Art competition planned in Ulysses area
The Main ARTery in Ulysses invites local artists to enter the Fourth Annual Juried Art Competition themed Art in the Fast Lane. Transportation inspired entries, reception February 5 from 1 to 4 p.m., cash awards at 2 p.m., entries due Jan 28 to Feb 2, exhibition February 5 to March 19.
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Ulysses
Mainarterykansas
S. Main St
Friday Films series screens thriller at Finney County Library
The Second Friday Films series at Finney County Public Library presents a Swedish thriller featuring Lisbeth Salander, a 24 year old genius hacker. Shown with subtitles at 7 p.m. on the month’s second Friday, the mature audience film contains disturbing sexual violence. Admission is free with refreshments.
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Finney County
Walnut St
Lisbeth Salander
Southwest Arts & Humanities Council
Strong Kids fitness class at Garden City YMCA begins
The Strong Kids program for youth through sixth grade starts Monday at the Garden City Family YMCA and runs through February 2. Registration is 10 dollars for members and 20 dollars for participants, with classes in the Hinder racquetball court and YMCA facilities. Contact Stacy Crase at 275-1199 or gckymca.fitness@gmail.com for details.
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Garden City Family Ymca
YMCA
Stacy Crase
Health and
Gmail
State Board of Education elects Dennis as chairman
After two days of debate and six ballots the Kansas State Board of Education chose David Dennis a Wichita Republican as chairman on a 6 4 vote. He replaces Janet Waugh and ends a 5 5 deadlock that had blocked leadership decisions. The board manages policies for 293 districts and oversees about 3 billion in funding though it cannot raise revenue.
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Topeka
Kansas State Board of Education
David Dennis
Wichita
Dennis
Air Force
Kansas City
Janet Waugh
Jana Shaver
Independence
Sally Cauble
Liberal
Ken Willard
Hutchinson
Waugh
Kathy Martin
Clay Center
Carolyn Wims
Campbell
Kansas
Garden City CC Trustees eye four finalists for new president
Garden City Community College trustees agreed to invite four finalists from 30 applicant résumés for interviews to choose the sixth permanent president. Interim President Joseph Emmons and chairman William Clifford led the process with a campus and community search committee. Interviews set for February with daylong sessions for public meetups.
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Garden City Community College
GCCC
Ron Schwartz
Joseph Emmons
William Clifford
Biog
Wilder to speak at Garden City MLK event at GCCC
L Douglas Wilder the first African American elected Virginia governor will address Garden City Community College on MLK Day. The 10 am to noon program at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex is co sponsored by the Cultural Relations Board the city and GCCC with BSU members reading poetry and welcoming remarks by interim president Joseph Emmons. Wilder’s talk titled The Movement Past Present and Future highlights his public service career including Congress Virginia senate lieutenant governorship and efforts on fair housing and minority hiring.
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L. Douglas Wilder
Garden City
Wilder
Virginia
Dennis Perryman
Garden City Community College
Cultural Relations Board
City of
MLK
City
GCCC
Black Student Union
Student Support Services Program
Kansas National Education Association
Student Government Association
BSU
Maurice Couch
Vernon Dupree
Dupree
Joseph Emmons
Fredericksburg
Capitol City
Hardy leads USD 308 bid with rapid district gains
James Hardy, in under three years as Wichita County Schools superintendent candidate, highlights passing a 4.5 million bond, guiding building plans, and overseeing construction while outlining budget cuts and cross district experience. He compares Wichita County to Hutchinson and cites demographic challenges, staffing scope, and his education background from Kansas State and Fort Hays State.
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Hutchinson
Wichita County Schools
James Hardy
Hardy
Usd 308
Wichita County
Manhattan
Ingalls
Riley County
Morland Public Schools
Kansas State University
Fort Hays State University
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