Budget debate eyes funding for special education program
A Garden City district group reviewed seven of 15 program budgets for 2005 05 with 98 100 and 102 percent funding levels. They discussed cuts including 10 para educator positions and replacing a half time school psychologist while urging a long term funding plan to sustain services for bilingual and special education students. Local officials cite state money as key to soften future cuts and raise graduation rates.
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City weighs fluoridation level after RO plant start
Garden City commissioners consider maintaining fluoride at about .28 parts per million after the reverse osmosis plant went online. The plan would be funded by a grant and city funds, with annual chemical costs under 30 thousand dollars and a five year maintenance commitment.
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Janie Perkins
Reynaldo Mesa
Garden City
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Joel Mahnken
Shelter Faces Theft Confusion Over Missing Dogs
Local shelter workers note many missing pets are misreported as thefts with purebred toy breeds being targeted. A Garden City dog owner recalls her boxer Patience vanishing after glimpses of the animal from her window, while authorities urge checking the shelter first and delaying theft reports if unsure. Microchip security and vigilant exterior containment are recommended.
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Casanova
Amanda Smith
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TB testing prompts slaughter of five dairy cattle in Kansas
USDA Kansas chief Vet Kevin Warner says 4 to 5 percent of cattle at each dairy show first test reactions, with strongest responders sent to slaughter after a second test. If TB is found, the USDA would buy the entire herd or quarantine and retest. about 50,000 head remain to test through Saturday. Teagarden notes Kansas TB free since 1995 and dairy cattle must be tested before entry.
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Kevin Warner
USDA
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