Florence Wilson Relay for Life golf ball drop raises thousands
Florence Wilson Elementary staff led a Relay for Life fundraiser at the Garden City playground with a golf ball drop. About 150 people watched as Gerald Lightner piloted a helicopter and 1,137 balls sold for 5 dollars each, yielding 5685 dollars for Relay for Life. Prizes included an Acer Netbook and gift items donated by supporters.
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Kim Lightner
Florence Wilson Elementary
Lightner
Florence Wilson
Relay For Life
Garden City
Gerald Lightner
Livermore
Angel de Jesus Vega
Kenny Harms
Erica Wasinger
Elva Gutierrez
Kae Lee Hogan
Garden City High School
Deane Wiley Park
NHS
Jesse Bernal Sr
Gary Hibler
Taxes at top of Legislature wrap up agenda
Kansas lawmakers head back from spring break to finish the year amid a projected 510 million shortfall and no operating budget. With possible tax increases on the table, educators and elder advocates press for revenue enhancements while the majority weighs which taxes to raise and by how much.
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Topeka
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Jerry Henry
House
Appropriations Committee
Coalition Educates on Immigration in Garden City Meeting
Levita Rupp of Catholic Social Services said 95 percent of newcomers seek family reunification rather than political involvement. The Coalition of Ethnic Minority leaders, formed by diverse local groups, met at Garden City Community College to promote mutual respect and cooperative community participation. Jonathan Galia of Tyson Fresh Meats initiated plans to identify leaders from different groups.
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Levita Rupp
U.S
Rupp
Catholic Social Services
Garden City Community College
USD 457
Garden City Police Department
Center For Families and Children
Program teaches life skills at Henderson Middle School
Eric De La Rosa leads the Discovery Program at Kenneth Henderson Middle School teaching life skills such as teamwork communication and anger management with a focus on dignity and respect. The class refurbished four bicycles donated for giveaway and aims for four more this week while incorporating community service and technology lessons.
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Eric de la Rosa
de la Rosa
Kenneth Henderson
Discovery
Kenneth Henderson Middle School
Respect
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