Roundup Eric Music programs set for this week
Garden Valley Retirement Village at 1505 E Spruce St hosts two free programs this week. Joe and Jon Irsik perform fiddle at 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by Gospel Gold from Dodge City and Montezuma at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 275-5036 for details.
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GCCC fall enrollment set to begin soon
Garden City Community College opens 2014 fall enrollment on April 22 with classes starting August 18. Current students may enroll midweek, with phone enrollment 12 to 6 pm. Five early enrollment days April 26 May 1 May 5 June 2 July 21 require reservations. Parents welcome.
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Lee Richardson Zoo Announces Summer Hours Through Labor Day
The Lee Richardson Zoo shifts to summer hours with pedestrian access 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and vehicle entry 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Visitors may stay until 7 p.m. Free pedestrian and member vehicle admission. non-member cars $10 with a day pass for unlimited reentry. Members need current card and photo ID. memberships sold at the zoo office, Safari Shoppe, or entrance booth.
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Kansas approves school funding plan with tenure removal
Kansas Legislature narrowly backed a plan to boost aid for poorer districts and end teacher tenure. The House 63 57 approved the measure, the Senate 22 16, sending it to Gov. Sam Brownback who signaled support. The bill expands local property tax authority, adds $129 million for needy districts, and removes three year tenure protections, prompting union and LGBT group opposition and potential lawsuits.
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Kansas lawmakers approve minor abortion law changes
Legislature approves technical changes to abortion laws addressing website disclosures and emergency procedures to avoid new policy. Bill passes Senate 34 to 6 after House approval, headed to Gov. Sam Brownback for signature amid GOP anti abortion majorities and ongoing court challenges from Planned Parenthood and providers.
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Salina adopts conservation based water rates to curb use
Salina switches from a declining rate to a conservation rate targeting excess consumption. Customers pay for usage over their winter quarter base, with 4.20 per 1000 gallons up to 12,000 gallons and 8.40 for every additional 1000. The plan aims to discourage waste while costs rise with river water treatment and well pumping. Hutchinson and Manhattan remain on declining structures with lower base rates and smaller penalties for extra use.
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