Local youth pageant champ bags national finals and honors
Curtis Near III, three, competed July 5 8 in Orlando for America's Cover Girl and Cover Boy Finals. He is the son of Curtis and Veronica Near. Garden City Curti won a crown a 5 foot trophy two savings bonds a color TV and the 2003 National Centerfold title. He placed third runner up adding a 4 foot trophy to his 66 prior trophies. He has held Tiny Mr Kansas 2008 and plans to crown Tiny Mr Kansas 2004 in Wichita mid March. He will host preliminaries across Ark City Garden City Great Bend and Dodge City with more than 20 events this year. He also volunteers with community service. He is grandson of Luis Alice Herrera and Jay Sue Near. Glenn Cleveland led Senior Center pitch results with Kimsey and Wallace placing in the top three. Optimist Club notes cover scholarship recipients projects bookmobile donations and upcoming events. Separate bridge and pinochle results from Senior Center rounds are listed with winners.
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Bob Hope remembered at D C Mass in memorial
AP report on a memorial Mass in Washington for Bob Hope, who died aged 100. Cardinal Theodore E McCarrick presided at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as Dolores and Kelly Hope recalled the comedian's life and influence. About 800 attendees attended the service.
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Panel urges vaccine coverage for all by insurance plans
A government backed plan would require all insurance plans to cover vaccines and offer subsidies or vouchers for the uninsured. The Institute of Medicine panel proposes a shift from government as purchaser to ensuring access, with incentives for private vaccine investment. CDC data show 75 percent toddler vaccination rates, with gaps across states. federal officials call for disparities reduction while CDC has not yet commented.
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Becker's Bridge West dealer ends in triumph
West dealer Becker's Bridge declares victory as both sides remain vulnerable. North holds Q9875 Q874 342 Aa%. The play centers on a decisive contract and the ensuing trick sequence.
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Aggressive bids shape Vanderbilt final. two tables diverge
In the 1989 Vanderbilt finals Becker Rubin vs Bramley Bluhm showcase, West's cautious two diamonds vs East's overcall leads to a doomed 3NT by one side and a five diamonds contract by the other after bold splinter bidding. A late club switch prevents defeat. the other line yields down one.
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