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Author: Tracy Roberts

PAWPRINTS ON THE HEARTLAND

NEWS RELEASE

Subject:  PAWPRINTS/GALENA

2/18/22

The Pawprints on the Heartland’s low-cost spay/neuter van will be operating in GALENA on TUESDAY, MARCH 8th.

The fee for the spay/neuter surgery for cats and small dogs is $40.00.  Assistance is available for low-income, disabled, and elderly.

All pets must be at least three months old and, on a leash, or in a carrier.  Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 620-232-0907 on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Only 25 slots are open and will be filled on first call basis. 

To date, over approximately 90,000 pets have been spayed/neutered with this program preventing the birth of millions of homeless animals.

Pawprints is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping control the overpopulation of animals.  Each year thousands of pets in southeast Kansas must be put to death simply because there are not enough homes for them.  Pawprints’ motto is “PREVENTION, NOT DESTRUCTION”.

If you would like to sponsor a spay/neuter for a disadvantaged animal, send your $40.00 donation to PAWPRINTS, P.O. Box 644, Pittsburg, KS 66762

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POOL MANAGER

Job details

Pay

$350 per week

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Temporary for the 2022 Summer Season

Number of openings for this position

  • 1

Schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Other

Job description

  • Manage and supervise pool staff; run weekly in-service trainings.
  • Signup lifeguards for first aid, CPR and lifesaving skills classes by a licensed instructor.
  • Create and assist in implementation of new procedures to improve daily operations.
  • Supervise the pool lifeguards, ensuring and enforcing compliance with all establish safety rules and lifeguard certification requirements.
  • Certify in all required fields.
  • Interview, hire and train a full staff.
  • Provide proper first-aidcare for guests that struggle swimming or other first-aid interventions.
  • Maintain, stock, and run day to day concessions.
  • Lead first responder for any medical issues that occur.
  • Train and certify in basic lifeguarding skills, first-aid, and AR/CPR procedures.
  • Complete daily checklist (ensuring pumps, skimmers and drains are operating properly).
  • Obtain and maintain required certifications.
  • Obtain certifications to maintain position.
  • Recruit Lifeguards.
  • Be available for daily hours and parties planned.
  • Hire an assistant manager to help with the day to day operations when not available.

For more information please call the City Clerks office at 620-783-5265 ext. 1. Applications can be found online at www.galenaks.gov. All applications can be returned to the City Clerks office located at 211 W 7th, Galena, Kansas 66739.

COVID TESTING INFORMATION

Please Scan the above QR code with your smartphone or enter www.ivymedical.co/galena to pre-register for your free COVID 19 test. Our Galena, KS site is located at City Hall/Police Station in the Community Room. Drive through testing is available for pre-registered patients, the building is also open for those who wish to come inside. We ask that if you are experiencing any
flu-like symptoms that you stay in your car.

Once you have pre-registered, promptly go to your email and CONFIRM the link (blue lines). Please check your spam as the email is automatically sent after the registration page is complete. If you miss this step, you will not be notified of your results. Please keep track of the PASSWORD you create.

After testing, you will receive an email with results. CLICK THE LINK: Enter your email and password to retrieve results. Rapid test will be available within 2 hours or less and the PCR test will take 24-48 hours for notification.

Trouble with Results? Go to ivymedical.co

Locate the “Need Help w/Covid Results” link Click and Follow the prompts.

Still need help. Email: hello@ivymedical.co

Please know that Ivy Medical is a HIPPA compliant company and use of our software and email notification of test results is the best way to maintain compliance and the safety of your information.

Solid Waste Pickup Update

The Public Works Department will be picking up Thursday and Fridays routes today Friday, February 4, 2022. Please be patient with us as we try and catch up under these weather conditions.

Inclement Weather Information

Due to Inclement weather the City Clerks Office and the Court Clerks Office will be closed today Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Trash Services have been postponed until futher notice.

For utility emergencies please call 620-783-1991 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. After hours utility emergencies please call 620-783-5065.

Regular Meeting 01/17/2022 Canceled

Due to the lack of quorum, illnesses, and lack of President of Council the scheduled meeting for today, Monday, January 17th, 2022 is canceled. All agenda items will be addressed at the Regular Meeting on Monday, February 07, 2022.

Toys for Kids

On November 26, 2021, members of the Galena Police Department, Galena Fire Department and the City Clerks office participated in a Boot Block at 7th and Main Street in Galena to raise money for the annual Toys for Kids program. During the Boot Block we were able to collect over $2900.00 for this program.

Members of the City Clerks office, the City Court, and the Public Works Department used this money to buy toys for the Toys for Kids Program.  

On December 14, 2021, Santa visited the Spring Grove School to pass out toys for each child enrolled.

We would like to thank the community their support and donating to help make this another successful year for the program.

Arrest Made as a Result of an Ongoing Investigation

On Thursday December 9, 2021, at approximately 3:40 pm, Officers with the Galena Police Department were dispatched to 1606 South Main Street for a disturbance. Once officers arrived, they identified one of the persons involved in the disturbance as Bazil Hudson. Mr. Hudson has been part of a separate investigation by the Galena Police Department.

The Galena Police Department has been investigating allegations of Sex Crime reported to them a few months prior. Investigators submitted charges through the Cherokee County Attorneys Office last week in that case. As officers were working the disturbance they were initially called for; they were notified a Warrant had been issued by the Cherokee County District Court for the prior crimes.

Bazil V. Hudson, 29, of Galena was taken into custody for the active warrant. The following charges were listed on the warrant: Rape, two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, and Aggravated Indecent Solicitation of a child. As officer’s were arresting Mr. Hudson; additional charges are being submitted to the County Attorney’s office for two counts of Criminal Threat, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Bazil Hudson was transported to the Cherokee County Jail where he is being held in lieu of $111,000 bond.

Road Closure Notification

North Main Street from Clark Street to Front Street will be closed to make repairs beginning December 7th at 7am and ending on December 9th at 5pm. Please see attached photo for detour route.