Aviation art contest invites youths Beyond the Clouds 2017
State and federal aviation officials call for 6 to 17 year olds to enter the 2017 International Aviation Art Contest Beyond the Clouds. No entry fee. Sponsored by Kansas Department of Transportation NASAO FAA and others. Three state winners in each age group advance to national, then international rounds. Deadline January 20, 2017. Entries must be 11 by 16 inches and not computer generated. More info at nasao.org education NASAO center for aviation research and education international aviation art contest.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
National Association of State Aviation Officials
Federal Aviation Administration
Nasao.org
Nasao
Christmas Open House at Garden Valley Retirement Village
A Christmas Open House is planned Saturday at Garden Valley Retirement Village 1505 E. Spruce St from 2 to 4 p.m. The event features live entertainment tours goodies fellowship and Christmas melodies. A duet with Gwyneth Frack and Sarah Dumler performs 2 to 2:30 p.m. Kay Linville 2:30 to 3 p.m. Frack 3 to 3:30 p.m.
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Garden Valley Retirement Village
E. Spruce St
Gwyneth Frack
Sarah Dumler
Kay Linville
Frack
USD 457 Increases Karlin Contract for Another Year
The USD 457 Board of Education unanimously approved a one year extension for Superintendent Dr. Steve Karlin after a 30 minute closed session. Karlin, whose 2015 contract includes a base salary of 145000 plus benefits, praised Garden City and its school district. The board also confirmed several certified and classified staff actions, retirements, resignations, and a transfer, with a board meeting set for December 15.
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USD 457 Board of Education
Steve Karlin
Karlin
Garden City
Jean Clifford
Lisa Morton
Lincoln
Mediate Center
Peggy Dinkel
Horace Good
Natalie Faust
Kenneth Henderson
Audrey Foil
HGMS
Maria Murillo-Avalos
Melissa Lanning
Blanca Morales-Fernandez
Jennie Barker
Wilson Ausmer
Garden City High School
Bianca Corral
Jeff Dawson
Gina Basilio
BSIC
GCHS
Robert Hubbard
Fleming St
Stevens County wins largest grant in Kansas fire recruit program
The Office of the State Fire Marshal announced the first recipients of a new grant to bolster volunteer recruitment for Kansas fire departments. Stevens County Fire Department led all recipients with 15 576 dollars, funding eight bunker gear sets and gear maintenance, washer extractor machines, and junior firefighter programs. Chief Rodney Kelling noted volunteers’ declining numbers and emphasized gear quality and safety as key attractors. The 2016 budget funded the program to aid departments statewide, with reapplication possible in 2017 as budgets allow.
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Kansas
Stevens County
Kansas Firefighter
Doug Jorgensen
Kansas Fire
Rodney Kelling
Kelling
Fire Department
Sam Brownback
Kevin Doel
Doel
Office of the State Fire Marshal
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Kylie Travers
Bernadine Sitts Inter
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Golden Plains Credit Union
Gea En Cleeo
E. Kansas Ave
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