Scots-Irish program highlighted DAR meeting at First Christian
The William Wilson Chapter DAR met April 16 at First Christian Church with Dixie Drake hosting. Kathryn Turley discussed Scots-Irish immigration and contributions, while Judy O Brate presided in the regent's absence. Frances O Brate led devotions. Helen Jenkins to present a May 21 program on The Patriot who Refused to Sign. Senior Center pinochle results noted. 4-H news covered Rock Springs camp sign-up, Relay for Life teams, and upcoming contests.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
First Christian Church
Dixie Drake
Kathryn Turley
America
Judy O’brate
Frances O’brate
Turley
Carley Hazelton
National Defense
Helen Jenkins
Garden City Youth Poet Earns Honorable Mention in Kansas Voices
Erin Fulton earned an honorable mention in the youth poetry division of the 2008 Kansas Voices Contest which drew 613 entries from 287 Kansas authors. Her piece titled A Rebellious Traditionalist Looks at Modern Poeticism or Written over the Noise of Benét Rolling in His Grave. The 19th Anniversary Winner's Reading is at 7 p.m. May 3 in Baden Square Winfield. Phyllis Lopez led Senior Center pitch, with Georgia Farnsworth second and John Patterson third.
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Garden City
Kansas
Erin
Benét
Baden Square
Gary
Winfield
Bear trainer mourns as grizzly kills handler in filming
Randy Miller, owner of Predators in Action in Big Bear Lake California, laments the loss of his cousin Stephan Miller who was killed during a promotional video shoot. He describes Rocky the five year old bear as loving and well trained, but says the bite occurred suddenly during a routine act. Paramedics failed to revive Stephan Miller as 911 transcripts reveal frantic cries and urgent attempts to save him.
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Big Bear Lake
Calif
Associated Press
Randy Miller
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Miller
Rocky
Children from polygamist ranch head to group homes
About 437 children removed from the Yearning for Zion Ranch in West Texas are being placed in group homes and temporary facilities across Texas. Officials caution the move could be culturally jarring as children shift from home schooling and modest dress to mainstream life while foster care decisions are made.
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San Angelo
Texas
Susan Hays
State Child Protective Services Program
Shari Pulliam
San Angelo Coliseum
Houston
Eldorado
Pulliam
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