Internal affairs probes rock Garden City police careers
The Garden City department faced two high profile internal affairs cases centered on Sgt. Mark Freeman and Capt. Stan Wojdylak. Freeman resigned January 20 after a August 2000 inquiry into integrity conduct unbecoming an officer and powers of arrest, with the investigation closed administratively and under appeal at resignation time.
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USD 457 Board Reconsiders Theoni School Closure
The USD 457 Board meets at 7 30 p m in the Educational Support Center to revisit Theoni Elementary School closure due to 12 student enrollment and rising maintenance costs. They will also review a high school math plan to add daily math for freshmen and sophomores and hear public input before a final vote.
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How to file a complaint with Garden City Police
Citizens may file complaints by phone, in person, or by mail with the Garden City Police Department. Capt. Mike Utz says anonymous complaints are accepted if there is something to follow up. The department’s form requests witnesses and marks whether the issue is an allegation or an inquiry.
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Veteran officer suspended in internal affair probe
Wojdylak, a 20 year veteran, was suspended with pay on December 4 as an internal affairs inquiry continues. The probe covers his supervisory duties over Freeman during the events that sparked the Freeman inquiry, with the goal of 30 days but now extending into a second 30 day period.
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Homeowners rush to refinance after rate cut
Homeowners rush to refinance after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a point. Local banks report a surge in inquiries and refinances with calls flooding in and volume rising sharply. Bank officials from Western State Bank, Bank of America, Garden City State Bank, and Commerce Bank note busier loan desks and doubled refinancing activity as homeowners seek lower monthly payments.
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Refinancing tips and strategies for homeowners
An older rule suggests refinancing if rates fall by two points but today a one point decrease may suffice for those planning to stay. Consider costs, assess if you can reduce term or switch from adjustable to fixed, and seek a good faith estimate. Negotiate fees with current or new lenders and explore equity cash options. See Tips, Page A2.
Healy School Hopes to Stay Open in USD 468
Healy Kansas area features a brown brick school building serving USD 468 on the town's extreme northwest corner near two paved streets, with a dirt road to the playground. The large Methodist church remains secure, but the Healy district faces uncertainty as it is singled out in a Kansan page note.
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Utica Athletes Face Choices as School Closes
Utica High School closure forces student athletes to choose new homes. Healy athletic director Neil Baker says Utica players may transfer to Healy Ness City Ran som and other schools, with some students already planning moves. The situation prompts discussions on athletic eligibility and district logistics.
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