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Cherokee County Floodplain Mapping Update – Open House – AUG 9

Join Cherokee County and the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) for a public Open House on the draft Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) from 2-6:30 pm on August the 9th at the Columbus Community Building located at 320 E. Maple St. Columbus, KS 66725. Chat with local flood experts to learn how the new maps will have an impact on YOUR property.

Impacted addresses are all located in Baxter Springs.

APPROACHING: 416 W 12TH ST, 1105 GRANT AVE, 215 W 6TH ST, 302 W 8TH ST, and 801 LINCOLN AVE

REMAINING: 1436 WYANDOTTE AVE, 1040 FAIRVIEW AVE, 635 CHEROKEE AVE, 1501 WYANDOTTE AVE, 615 W 14TH ST, 1601 WYANDOTTE AVE, 740 EAST AVE, 606 WASHINGTON AVE, 635 W 12TH ST, 629 W 12TH ST, 643 W 12TH ST, 534 W 12TH ST, 540 W 11TH ST, 1305 E 12TH ST, 629 E 6TH ST, 1120 WYANDOTTE AVE, 633 EAST AVE, 1128 WYANDOTTE AVE, 242 E 7TH ST, 1525 WYANDOTTE AVE, 809 W 12TH ST, 1232 KANSAS AVE, 404 E 7TH ST, 1531 WYANDOTTE AVE, 250 E 7TH ST, 1507 WYANDOTTE AVE, 710 MILITARY AVE, 517 W 11TH ST, 1320 KANSAS AVE, 1006 WYANDOTTE AVE, 335 E 7TH ST, 531 W 11TH ST, 1431 WYANDOTTE AVE, 540 W 14TH ST, 1301 E 12TH ST, 536 W 14TH ST, 620 EAST AVE, 736 GRANT AVE, 1607 WYANDOTTE AVE, 1407 WYANDOTTE AVE, 537 FAIRVIEW AVE, 541 W 14TH ST, 1308 KANSAS AVE, 1230 KANSAS AVE, 610 CHEROKEE AVE, 640 W 15TH ST, 642 W 15TH ST, 526 FAIRVIEW AVE, 141 E 7TH ST, 1333 WYANDOTTE AVE, 703 1/2 W 12TH ST, 703 1/2 W 12TH ST, 726 GRANT AVE, 726 GRANT AVE, 1149 E 12TH ST, 617 E 6TH ST, 705 MILITARY AVE, 532 W 11TH ST, and 541 W 15TH ST.

REMOVING: 704 PARK AVE, 513 W 16TH ST, 604 CHEROKEE AVE, 536 W 11TH ST, 641 WASHINGTON AVE, 521 W 13TH ST, 415 W 8TH ST, 100 YOUNGMAN AVE, 721 WASHINGTON AVE, 721 PARK AVE, 721 PARK AVE, 634 CLEVELAND AVE, 327 E 6TH ST, 890 OAK CREST, 531 W 16TH ST, 608 EAST AVE, 328 E 6TH ST, 536 WASHINGTON AVE, 1404 KANSAS AVE, 702 PARK AVE, 523 W 15TH ST, 536 W 15TH ST, 506 FAIRVIEW AVE, 1215 LIONS AVE, 606 W 11TH ST, 625 W 11TH ST, 607 W 11TH ST, 442 FAIRVIEW AVE, 820 W 12TH ST, 725 PARK AVE, 702 GRANT AVE, 548 WASHINGTON AVE, 444 E 8TH ST, 525 W 16TH ST, 527 FAIRVIEW AVE, 425 W 8TH ST, 745 GRANT AVE, 535 GARFIELD AVE, 700 W 12TH ST, 1124 KANSAS AVE, 705 GARFIELD AVE, 721 MILITARY AVE, 530 W 16TH ST, 734 MILITARY AVE, and 608 E 6TH ST.

Code Enforcement Officer

The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Code Enforcement Officer positions. The Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety,  water waste, and other matters of public concern; The officer will also serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments.

TYPE:  Full Time

SALARY:  Depending on Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must have high school diploma or GED, 21 years of age, valid driver’s license, U.S. citizen and no Felony convictions. Applicants must successfully complete a preliminary background check  KLETC preferred but not required. Have ability to communicate well in person, over the phone and the radio with public and other Law Enforcement employees.  Applicants recommended for hire will be required to successfully complete a post offer drug screen, written, psychological, and physical exams.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: 

Apply at the City Clerk’s Office, 211 W 7th Street, Galena, KS or print an Application Form, Addendum to Employment Application, Authorization to Release Information from the City Web Site: www.galenaks.gov and/or mail resume to:  City of Galena, c/o Human Resource Dept., 210 Turner Drive, Galena, KS 66739 or email resume to police@galenaks.gov. 

 The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Galena Police Department to conduct Enforcement Campaign near High School

Beginning February 25 thru March 8, The Galena Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States – ahead of all other types of injury, disease or violence.

“Even one teen death is unacceptable,” Chief Charles said. “Please slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up.”

Officers will issue citations to any individual who refuses to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting or failing to buckle up. Remind teens that driving is a privilege and encourage them to learn about the importance of driving safely.

Galena Christmas Parade

The 2018 Galena Christmas Parade will be held December 1, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. in Downtown Galena.

If your group or organization would like to participate in this year’s parade, please call (620) 783-5265.

Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Float and Best Band.

The Christmas Parade is sponsored by the Galena Economic & Development Committee.

 

 

Free Car Seat Checkup

Free Car Seat Checkup

 

Galena Police Department Officer Corky Hicks will be conducting Free Car Seat Checkups on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. at the Galena Fire Department.

Those interested are being asked to drive their vehicles up to one of the Fire Department bays on the day of inspection.

At this time Officer Hicks does not have car seats to give away. He will be checking car seat installations and giving out information on safety for your child(ren). Officer Hicks will also be installing cars seats for those who need it.

Everyone is invited to this free event and should expect 20-30 minutes per inspection.

To set up an appointment or to get more information please email Officer Hicks at chicks@mocic.riss.net or call the Galena Police Department at (620) 783-5065 and ask for Officer Corky Hicks. If Officer Hicks is not on duty, leave your name and number and he will return your call as soon as possible.

 

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Galena Police Department taking back unwanted prescription drugs October 27th

Got Drugs?[Columbus, Kansas] – On Saturday, October 27th, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Galena Police Department will join the Drug Enforcement Administration in the National Drug Take Back Event.

Residents will have the opportunity to discard any expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs by stopping by the Galena Police Department, Monarch Pharmacy in Baxter Springs or the Apple Market in Columbus.

“This program has been incredibly successful and has allowed us to safely discard literally tons of prescription drugs from within our county alone,” stated Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.

“Those are potentially dangerous drugs, which will not accidentally fall into the hands of children, be stolen by substance abusers or be disposed of by introducing them into our local waterways.”

“In addition to the opportunity to safely dispose of prescription drugs on October 27th, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Galena Police Department both offer the same service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through secure drop off boxes in their respective lobby’s,” concluded Sheriff Groves.

 

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Seat-Belt Enforcement Oct 29-Nov 2, 2018

Ticket or Treat

Beginning October 29 through November 2, 2018, the Galena Police Department will be paying special attention to seat-belt  enforcement around schools within the city.  Our officers will join  Law Enforcement Agencies throughout Kansas in an effort to ensure all passengers in vehicles are properly restrained. For more than 20 years, officers have educated and warned drivers and passengers regarding the importance of using seat-belts while in their vehicle. There should be no surprises when it comes to this enforcement effort. Officers will issue citations to anyone who does not obey Kansas law.

Please slow down, especially in school zones, eliminate the distractions, and always buckle up

for the latest data and to see more about Kansas safety belt laws, go to: Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office  

You Drink. You Drive. You Lose

August 16 through Labor Day, September 3

 The Galena Police Department will join 150 other local and state police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing drunk and other drugged drivers from the roadways.  You Drink. You Drive. You Lose., is underwritten by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

According to Chief Charles, this campaign is intended to remind drivers of several things:

  1. If you are planning on going out to drink, make a designated driver a substantial part of this plan.
  2. Check your medications for any driving/operating warnings. A prescription is for medication; it is not a permission slip to drive.
  3. Think of a family you know – maybe your own – and consider how you would feel if your decision to drink and drive was the cause of serious injury or death.
  4. A DUI arrest can cost you thousands of dollars.
  5. We are asking all citizens on the roadways – drivers and passengers, alike – to watch for suspicious driving behaviors. Note location, a description of the suspect vehicle, and its direction of travel and call 911 as soon as it’s safe to do so.  You may save a life.
  6. You can count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws – not just during this campaign but throughout the year.
  7. Always remember that the best protection against an impaired driver (even when it’s yourself) is the use of seat belts and appropriate child restraints – every trip, every time. Restraints save lives and reduce injury severity across a wide range of driving mistakes and mishaps.

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