Garden City district sees gains in most state subgroups
Garden City USD 457 posted improved state assessment results for most subgroups in reading and math. English learners declined in reading but met the annual progress goal. students with disabilities rose sharply in reading and math with inclusion efforts. District officials credit expanded in‑class support and certified staff, while noting future No Child Left Behind challenges.
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United Way drive expands as volunteers seek more local support
The United Way campaign aims for a 2004 goal of 35 000 more than last year, with Escareno noting strong local support and a push to involve more small businesses. A Friday golf tournament sponsored by Aquila and a Walk of Faith fundraiser at Garden City High School mobilized volunteers from about 15 agencies, including Family Crisis Services and CASA, to boost community donations and showcase local unity.
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Russell Child Development Center
Salvation Army
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United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas
Garden City Family Ymca
United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association
the Chamber
Henderson
RSVP
Elmer Lehman
Vera Lou Adam
Judy Faurot
Scott City
Garden City
Brevan Martinez
Gabrielle
Faurot
Kansas drivers urged to buckle up for Labor Day drive
Officials push Kansas seat belt use during Clicks campaign as 61 percent wore belts in 2002. NHTSA nationwide 79 percent. Kansas trails at 61 with primary laws debated. Nurse DJ Chris Melin recalls her father killed by unbuckled passenger in Wisconsin accident.
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David Marshall
KDOT
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Bureau
Chris Melin
Chris Rose
KKJQ
Windsor preservation alliance pursues Windsor refit gains grants
Windsor preservation alliance raises about 30000 for restoration and received a 50000 grant from the Kansas Historical Society and Finnup Foundation. bids to fix Windsor range 40000 to 45000 with a bid decision at the September 17 meeting. funds may help pay Crook's Shoe Store debt of 35000 and Strackeljohn estate could cut costs with upcoming steps.
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Alliance
Harness
Kansas Historical Society
Finnup Foundation
Windsor
Preservation Alliance
Crook
Western State Bank
Garland Furniture
ALCO
Kansas Ave
Strackeljohn
Drought Drives Market Shift as Kansas Farmers Scramble for Feed
Kansas farm figures show 40 percent in very poor and 22 percent fair conditions with 3 percent good. Producers move cattle off pastures, feeding supplemental hay while stock water stands at 32 percent adequate and hay at 73 percent adequate or surplus. Despite drought, spring rains boosted early wheat and hay yields, though a fourth cutting wanes as heat rises. Corn remains downhill with 24 percent very poor and 31 percent poor. some producers switch to silage.
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Steve Hessman
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dodge City
Hessman
Kansas
Stoskopf
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