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from the Unified Government newsletter
Doug Bach, Unified Government county administrator, has announced his decision to extend the contract of Police Chief Ellen Hanson through the end of the year.
“Chief Hanson continues to do a great job in the Police Department. I met with command staff and informed them of my decision,” Bach said.
Bach said he plans to conduct the police chief selection process sometime in the fall of this year.
Community-wide Israel Independence Day celebration takes place May 6
The Kansas City community is invited to celebrate the 66th anniversary of Israel at a celebration on Tuesday, May 6, in the social hall of the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W. 115th St. in Overland Park, Kansas. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until around 8 p.m.
The modern nation – first recognized by Kansas City native son Harry Truman when he was president – turns 66 this month. Join Kansas City’s Jewish community as it celebrates Israel’s birthday with traditional Israeli food, music and dance. The program is free and sponsored by the Israel Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
This area has close ties with Israel – Kansas City, Missouri, has a sister city relationship with the city of Ramla, Israel, just outside of Tel Aviv. Leawood, Kansas, has a partnership with the Gezer Region in Israel.
The birthday celebration will feature Israeli food by created by Steve Ellenberg, fun kids’ activities, including Sifryat Pajama (Israeli PJ Library). Those attending the festivities will be able to take tourist-style photos in Israel (with the help of technology) and make care packages for Israel Defense Force soldiers. Live entertainment will include the Tizmoret Orchestra as well as the Encore Dance Troupe of the Jewish Community Center and the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Choir. Food is available for a nominal fee.
For more information, go to https://jewishkansascity.org/Events/2014-Events/May/Yom-HaAtzmaut-Celebration or please contact Yahav Barnea, the local Israeli emissary at [email protected] or 913-327-8124.
by Kelly Rogge
The 2014 Business Solution Series at Kansas City Kansas Community College will continues next week with a discussion on the Affordable Care Act.
The breakfast is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at KCKCC, Flint Building. Alson Martin from Lathrop and Gage will give the presentation. This is the last of five monthly meetings designed to help further economic expansion in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties. The cost is $10 and reservations can be made by contacting KCKCC Workforce Development at 913-288-7660 or by email at [email protected].
The session will focus on the Affordable Care Act and the complexities of health insurance, especially to a business owner. Attendees will learn what small business owners, employers and individuals need to know about legislation as well as other healthcare reform facts, legal compliance, types of retirement plans and the advantages, opportunities and possible penalties related to the Affordable Care Act.
Martin is a recognized national authority in the field of business law, taxation, healthcare and employee benefits. He is also the author of “Healthcare Reform Facts, Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships.”
The series is developed and created by KCKCC Workforce Development in conjunction with the Wyandotte Economic Development Council, Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce, the Unified Government of KCK-Wyandotte County, the Kansas Black Chamber of Commerce, the Leavenworth County Development Corporation and the Leavenworth, Lansing Chamber of Commerce.
For more information about the Business Solutions Series, contact Marisa Gray at [email protected] or by phone at 913-288-7660.