Pilgrims flood St Peter’s Square for last view of Pope John Paul II
Huge crowds of pilgrims students and clergy filled St Peter’s Square lining miles of streets to glimpse the pope in state. People shared memories traded photos and watched as ushers moved them toward the basilica where the pope lay in state. Some described lengthy waits in shifting weather while others filmed and reflected on the pope’s final public appearance.
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Vatican City
St. Peter’s Square
John Paul II
Ottavio Ronchi
John Paul
St. Peter’s Basilica
Federica Marinucci
Basilica
Sara Milanese
Italy
Vatican
Apostolic Palace
Rome
Cell phone policy debate stalls again at district meeting
Garden City USD 457 Board spends a second meeting weighing camera phone rules. Some members push a full ban on camera phones to curb misuse and protect privacy, while others favor strict penalties or banning only camera function. Concerns over enforcement and legitimate use are voiced.
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Garden City
USD 457 Board of Education
Gail Dunford
Dunford
Harold Perkins
Perkins
Voters flock to Finney County polls for local race and amendment
Finney County voters pressed to the polls this morning casting ballots for Garden City commission hopefuls including incumbents Reynaldo Mesa and Tommy Austin along with Stacy Gonzales and other candidates. They also decide a constitutional amendment to ban same sex marriage and a 15 percent sales tax for Horse Thief Reservoir construction. Results released on the county site. turnout expected higher than normal.
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Finney County
Dolores Gonzalez
Garden City
Garden City Commission
Reynaldo Mesa
Tommy Austin
Stacy Gonzales
Mesa
Austin
Reynaldo
Stacy
Gonzalez
J.R. Behan
David Crase
Bill Hammond
America
Garden City police probe threats by 11 year old student
Garden City police investigate after an 11 year old fifth grader at Charles O Stones Intermediate Center allegedly described plans for a school shooting. The boy faced criminal threat charges. authorities say bullying context and a list of targeted staff were found. Parents receive letters as investigation continues.
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Garden City Public Schools
Garden City
Day
Garden City Police Department
Charles O. Stones
Hawkins
Jennie Barker Road
N. Ninth St
Cessna
Finney County Attorney’s Office
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Devores Gonzavez
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Matthew Asebedo
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James Hawkins
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Nicholas Murray Butler
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