Community charity drive fuels help for 400 families
Lorine Hewson notes the seasonal wave of generosity as 408 food items and 148 coats are collected by nine Finney County 4-H clubs. Kelsey Lee leads the drive to Emmaus House and United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries, amid ongoing need from working families and lingering post fire economic impact.
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Lorine Hewson
Marsh
Finney County
4-H
Kelsey Lee
Emmaus
United Methodist
Lee
Emmaus House
Isela Lerma
MAM
Karen Nonhof
Lerma
ConAgra
Nonhof
Bob Kreutzer
Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau
Lee Richardson Zoo Advisory Board
Dan Baffa
Kreutzer
Mesa
Zoo
CTB
Commission
Bids for Big Pool project under new plan debated
City commissioners review a proposed kiddie pool relocation to improve safety and protect the Big Pool’s concrete, with Fuller claiming a 171 400 dollar saving and a faster build. The plan cites fencing options and reduced shell reuse to preserve structural integrity while cutting costs.
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Fuller
Gary
Mesa
Judge rejects move to court in Dodge City school case
Judge Bullock declines transferring the 1999 school finance suit to the Supreme Court noting only a preliminary order and a final plan after a deadline. He questions delays to educational funding while acknowledging potential required increases up to a billion dollars. Biles and supporters push for the same Supreme Court path used in earlier cases.
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Supreme Court
Bullock
Biles
Board of Education
Dodge City
Salina
Sebelius
Phill Kline
Nicole Corcoran
Associated Press
Kansas
Alan Rupe
Wichita
Bul
Kansas lawmakers weigh Bullock ruling on school funding
The Kansas Supreme Court's Bullock decision draws debate as lawmakers and Gov. Sebelius face a July 1 deadline to fix flaws. Republicans warn the ruling could shape legislative policy while supporters seek a more favorable outcome from future court actions.
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Bullock
Kathleen Sebelius
Supreme Court
House
Doug Mays
Topeka
Salvation Army Christmas fund public appeal in Garden City
Ramirez outlines lower fund raising totals at multiple local kettles and stores while urging donations through Friday for Angel Tree toys. The program still needs unwrapped toys, canned or dry foods, and holiday meals. collection points include Wal Mart and local banks and stores with hours through Christmas Eve.
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Buffalo Jones Ave
Sears
Kansas Ave
JC Penney
Target
Wal-Mart
Garden City Travel Plaza
Solar Ave
Ramirez
Lucy
Furniture Mart
Fleming St
Commerce Bank
N. Main St
Commercial Federal Bank
E. Kansas Ave
Security Savings Bank
Bank of America
Golden Plains Credit Union
Salvation Army
Marcos Ramirez
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Fourth St
Kansas Avenue
Eighth
Eighth Street
Kansas Department of Transportation
KLINK
WenDee LaPlant
LaPlant
Garden City
Sunda
All Welcome
First Christian Church
Lock
Rupe
Statehouse
Sen
John Wratil
Rleawood
Johnson County
Blue Valley
Ninth St
Bob Huber
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Texas
Inday
Golden Plains
Dillons
E. Kansas
Buffalo Jones
BEDIT
N. Main
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