Picture This: T shirt decorating at Finney County Library
Participants display decorated T shirts during a Finney County Public Library program. The event showcases creativity and community involvement as community members of varied ages take part in a hands on art activity.
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Garden City weighs smoking ban ordinance based on Lawrence
City commissioners directed City Attorney Randy Grisell to draft a smoking ban for all public places, including restaurants bars and private offices. The plan mirrors a Lawrence ordinance with a July 25 meeting in view though no action is guaranteed. Mayor Fuller and Commissioner Behan back a total ban to advance public health.
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Telegram survey locks in private business smoking ban verdict
The Telegram reports online survey results showing 47.3 percent support banning smoking in private businesses with 251 votes, 0.8 percent unsure with 4 votes, from a final tally. It also cites prior poll on public places with Yes 68.4 percent 1276 votes, No 30.3 percent 566 votes, Not sure 1.3 percent 24. Source: gctelegram.com.
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Rising expectations in kindergarten rise above first grade
Meredith Sonderegger, longtime teacher, notes that kindergarten standards have grown tougher due to federal and state requirements. She currently teaches a Gertrude Walker Elementary School curriculum that in parts surpasses the first grade program she taught in the 1960s. See Kindergarten, Page A5.
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Gertrude Walker
Kindergarten Prep Ideas From USD 457 Teachers
USD 457 kindergarten teachers propose activities to boost early skills before entry. Activities include color ID with crayons, sorting ranches, counting objects, letter practice with shaving cream or chalk, fine motor play with beads and tweezers, and modeling social skills by verbalizing emotions during turn taking.
Murder sentencing postponed again in Garden City case
A Garden City man, Kongkane Souphasavath, 41, had his sentencing rescheduled for 1:15 p.m. August 22 after his attorney was hospitalized. He was convicted in April of killing Lucky Kingstone and attempting to kill Sisana Detvongsa on December 6, 2005. The judge postponed again as a public defender sought time. two California convictions remain unconfirmed.
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Lucky Kingstone
Sisana Detvongsa
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Clay Hummer
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Hicks
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Hail damages corn at Kansas State University station
Jeff Elliott surveyed hail damage to corn at the Kansas State University Extension Station northeast of Garden City. He notes dime sized hail but impact varies by growth stage and may affect yield. Meteorologist Jason Grzywacz reports penny to quarter sized hail in several areas with winds up to 70 mph.
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Kansas State University
Garden City
Elliott
Jason Grzywacz
National Weather Service
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Finney County
Lane
Scott Counties
Lane County
Grzywacz
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