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Special to the Leader & Times

The need for updated lighting in local parks continues to be discussed, and those projects have been going on.

Recently, City of Liberal crews installed pathway lighting at Country Club Park, and the project is another new one funded by Liberal’s 1-cent sales tax.

“When temps are in the triple digits, walking after sundown is much more comfortable. We are also relocating the sidewalk along Parkway Boulevard to bring the park path safely away from the road,” a release from the City of Liberal noted. “Once complete, these lights will help guide your journey safely around the whole park.”

Blue Bonnet Park, Mahuron Park, and McCray Park will also receive pole-mounted lights along sidewalks soon to improve safety and the visitor experience.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

TOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Finnup Center at the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City.

The meeting will begin at noon and continue until all agenda items are addressed.

The meeting will begin with a report from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, including a public hearing on the following regulations:

ROBERT PIERCE

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Seward County’s facility fee waiver policy has been revised for events hosted by non-profit agencies.

Monday, commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a flat fee rate of $300 for the Ag Building and $600 for the Activity Center at the fairgrounds.

The move came after qualified applicants were permitted in past years to submit a facility fee waiver, which eliminated all fees for events. Recently, county officials received requests to revise the waiver to allow applicants to instead pay a reduced fee.

ELLY GRIMM

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Maria Elisa Morales has known for a long time she wanted to have a career in something creative, and recently, she took a big step with that in opening her new store Eli Fancysweet at 1038 N. Kansas Ave.

As she tells it, she has long been known for her creativity.