Mission wraps for another year in KMOM effort
The national Mission of Mercy team to help those without dental care included eight volunteers plus Mike Alexander a Hutchinson carpenter who joins the effort during vacations. Garden City hosted KMOM on Friday and Saturday at Finney County Fairgrounds marking the event's second local hosting since 2003 with 1 776 patients served and $830 700 in donated care across 1 489 fillings 2 045 extractions 389 cleanings by 110 dentists 75 hygienists and 755 volunteers.
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Roberts
Wichita
Jayhawks Tour Stops in Garden City with All-Star Lineup
The KU Barnstorming Tour draws a 3,000 plus crowd to Garden City as KU seniors face the Southwest Kansas All-Stars. Local players Bobby Wesley and Brodrick Smith along with several regional standouts were announced for the showcase coached by Mark Applegate. Fans waited for autographs and a glimpse of the 2007-08 national champions.
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Holcomb
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Ulysses
Michael Morales
Syracuse
Will Brown
South Gray
Eli Applegate
Marquez Patterson
Dodge City
Rebels
Mark Applegate
Willow
Campus Drive
Russell Robinson
Sasha Kaun
Darnell Jackson
Jeremy Case
Brad Witherspoon
Rodrick Stewart
Ann Snodgrass
Garden City High School
Pay still issue as Kansas teacher shortage worsens
Kansas faces a looming statewide teacher shortage as retirements loom and college graduates in math science and special education fall short. District leaders report salaries near 50 000 with signing bonuses in Texas and 15 new teachers leaving Garden City since August. Kansas ranks 38th nationally in teacher pay with recruitment fierce.
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Garden City
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Alexa Posny
Posny
Young Garden City Wrestler Veronica Fry Makes Waves
Veronica Fry an 11-year-old from Garden City builds a following in wrestling. She began three years ago after watching her brother and competes against boys and girls. Coach Joe Arellano notes her state wins in 2006 2007 and her focus and strength draw attention and occasional scheduling friction.
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