Finney County retools public works leadership structure
Finney County reorganizes the public works department shifting half of duties to a new road and bridge director. John Ellerman, long time county engineer, now focuses on engineering, utilities and signs while Roger Calkins, road and bridge director, oversees road and bridge, noxious weeds and the shop. County administrator Randy Partington says the change frees Ellerman to do more engineering work on projects such as road overlays and the planned biking walking trail from Southwind subdivision to Garden City. Ellerman was authorized in November to apply for a Kansas Department of Transportation program.
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Garden City High School culinary program earns Elite 50 honor
For the second year running Garden City High School's culinary program is named to the Elite 50 list by Sullivan University. Karen Burden leads the program with FCCLA advisory duties. Senior essays by Tania Cisneros and Zac Hopkins helped selection after Cisneros won a knife skills contest in Dallas and earlier Kansas FCCLA competitions.
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Brownback broadens ban on refugee assistance in Kansas
Governor Sam Brownback issued an executive order expanding Kansas limits on aiding refugee resettlement. The directive blocks assistance for refugees deemed security risks while allowing welcome, non risk cases. Officials note federal checks are stringent, and criticism cites political motives amid broader GOP actions on refugees.
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