Battle for Stevens replacement on high court escalates
Washington AP reports the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens triggers an election year fight over Obama’s next Supreme Court pick. Obama vows a swift, independent nominee in Stevens’ mold, while Republicans promise opposition to any activist stance. Leading names include Elena Kagan Merrick Garland and Diane Wood with Wood seen as energizing liberals and provoking conservatives.
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Garden City scholarship auction draws about 1000 at fairgrounds
Garden City Community College Endowment Association hosts its annual Scholarship Auction at Finney County Fairgrounds exhibition building drawing about 1000 attendees. Silent bids start at 10 dollars, live auction items exceed 300 dollars, with prizes including NCAA tickets and a Dodge Challenger SE. Contestants say the event’s people and atmosphere matter as much as the prizes, with Becki Ronen selecting the final winner.
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Garden City Community College Endowment Association
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Lachele Greathouse
Stephanie Bogner
Garden City
Finney County Fairground
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Greathouse
Bogner
Garden City Community College
Kansas
Becki Ronen
Noreene Jaeger
Keller Leopold
Skeeters
Ronen
Garden City USD 457 board to vote on budget cuts
The Garden City USD 457 Board of Education plans to act on a package of budget reductions for the 2010 11 and 2011 12 school years, including 14 library para positions, closing posts, eliminating teachers and paras, and shifting funds via program budgeting and mill levy changes. District leaders aim to implement attrition where possible, with librarians voicing concern over increased workload and reduced library support.
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USD 457 Board of Education
Garden City High School
Kathy Machotka
Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center
Sharon Parks
Bernadine Sitts
Parks
John
Rural Kansas census forms lag state average
Southwest Kansas shows census participation under state 70 percent, with district rates from the Update/Leave drive. Finney County hits 63 percent, while Garfield and Terry townships rise to 82 and 74 percent respectively as workers update addresses and deliver questionnaires.
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Pleasant Valley
Pierceville
Sherlock Township
Terry Township
Ivanhoe Township
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