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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2011
Page
3
A musical variety program featuring Bob Pruitt and his daughter Katie is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garden Valley Retirement Village located at 1505 E. Spruce St. The public is invited at no charge.
Garden City Community College will be closed Friday through Monday for the Easter holiday. No offices or facilities will be open and no college or adult education classes will meet. Regular daytime and evening classes resume April 26.
A Hunter Education class will be held at the 4 H building Meade County Fairgrounds Meade with sessions April 30 8 am to 5 pm and May 1 1 pm to completion Students must attend both days stay the full class and be at least 11 years old Younger students under 13 require a parent or guardian Pre registration is required by calling 620 873 5163 and leaving name date of birth and phone number The class limited to 45 with notes on overflow and questions to Game Warden Jeff Cakin at the same number Lengthy outdoor training Saturday focuses on classroom work Sunday on both classroom and practical exercises Safety equipment can be provided or brought by students Firearms and ammunition are not allowed on site Rain or shine please prepare for outside conditions and wear long trousers closed shoes and bring water.
Florence Wilson Elementary School hosts a golf ball drop fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on May 25 with balls sold at 5 each. Prizes include a netbook, an Xbox 360 and a Kindle. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Contact Jennifer Armstrong or Kim Lightner at 805-7400.
Dodge City's police chief Robin James resigned amid an investigation into a December deer hunting incident. The Kansas wildlife agency examined use of a spotlight and permission to be on property while off duty. The case went to Ford County attorney, then to the state attorney general to avoid a conflict of interest. James was appointed chief last May.
Kansas faces a 7.7 billion dollar long term unfunded liability for KPERS with per resident impact near 2700. debate centers on the eight percent investment assumption and five year smoothing, while lawmakers weigh higher contributions and potential 401(k) style shifts. state officials prepare for May KPERS board action and April talks on a unified pension bill.
Nicole Nuss, 9, tests a Velcro block on a Bungee Run inflatable while Joselyn Vargas, 3, searches a shredded paper pile for eggs. The Garden City Family YMCA offered egg dying, carnival games, and open swimming, inviting families to enjoy a free community event with activities for all ages.
Sumner County Kansas seeks a federal civil detention facility for up to 400 detainees. ICE is evaluating a stand‑alone site. county officials estimate an $11 to $12 million contract could fund building, payroll, and utilities. Local leaders emphasize potential job gains and regional benefits while awaiting final negotiations.
Kansas congressman Rep. Mike Pompeo urged the House Armed Services Committee to waive the two year limit to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Army Chaplain Rev. Emil Kapaun who died in a Korean War prison camp in May 1951. Kapaun, a World War II and Korea veteran, is noted for caring for soldiers despite injury and illness. The push follows prior recommendations and support from Kansas lawmakers and Defense Secretary Gates.
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