Foundation elects new officers for Sunflower Foundation board
The Sunflower Foundation announces new board officers for a one year term beginning July 1. Chris Ruder of Lenexa is chair, Mia Korbelik of Dodge City secretary, and Kraig Gross of Hays treasurer. Officers bring KU Hospital, United Methodist-Mexican American Ministries, and Kansas Natural Gas Inc. affiliations.
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Sunflower Foundation
Kansans
Chris Ruder
Lenexa
Ruder
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City
Mia Korbelik
Dodge City
United Methodist-Mexican American Ministries
Garden City
Korbelik
Kraig Gross
Hays
Sinance Committee
Gross
Kansas Natural Gas Inc
Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Enrollment dates set for USD 457 Garden City High
Enrollment for the 2009 2010 school year at Garden City High School and USD 457 middle schools has been scheduled. High School enrollments run July 30 with morning and afternoon blocks. Abe Hubert and Kenneth Henderson middle schools have Aug 4 and 5 enrollment sessions. Returning students should already be enrolled. new district students enroll at the Educational Support Center on Fleming Street. School begins Aug 12 with a half day for certain grades, full day Aug 13. County-wide garage sale, ice cream contest proceeds aid Growing the Vision foundation.
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Garden City High School
USD
Abe Hubert
Kenneth Henderson
Fleming St
Garden City
Tribune
Dixon Drug
M&m Antiques
Eagle Convenience Store
Mary Wright
Greeley County
Growing the Vision: A Foundation For
USD 457 Board of Education
Kelly Shivers
Gertrude Walker
Jessica Guevara
Edith Scheuerman
Jennifer Camilleri
Novi
Mich
Bernadine Sitts
Nancy Eckels
Scott City
Alta Brown
Rita Galliart
Anthony
Amanda Wehrman
McPherson
Lana Bates
Mason
Brittney Cloyd
Sterling
Ill
Patience DeRoo
Paw Paw
Charles O. Stones
Dee Jones
Plymell
Lorretta Robinson
Holly
Tirra Elder
Smart Start
Russell Child Development Center
Areceli Ramirez
Educational Support Center
Vicki Gile
Jennie Wilson
Jennie Barker
Duane Jones
Julia Cantu
New Outlook Academy
Alishea Guebara
GCHS
Florence Wilson
Victor Ornelas
Judy Guinard
Richard Ploof
Buffalo Jones
Mike Utz
John Scheppner
Darren Dennis
Learning Services
Birmingham
Ala
Fleas and Ticks Challenge Pets and People in Salina
Health and veterinary experts warn fleas and ticks are a seasonal problem as temperatures rise. Frontline Plus tops recommended products with ongoing treatment advised, and experts note pets need continuous care from March through November. Ticks remain harder to kill and require targeted prevention, while humans should use clothing repellent and avoid tall grass. Separately, the USD 457 Board of Education approved resignations hires and budget adjustments, plus a petty cash fund plan for some schools.
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Salina
Petco
Kim Trostle
Trostle
Meredith Whener
Atherton Veterinary Clinic
Whener
Frontline Plus
Chip Miller
Kansas State University Research and Extension Horticulturist
K-State Extension Office
Kansas
Miller
Camp spotlights string music at Garden City Community College
About 20 students listened to Ken Hakoda Salina Symphony Conductor at GCCC as he advised on measure 134 then returned to rehearsal. Two orchestra groups will give a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday to close the 2009 Southwest Kansas Music Academy Summer String Music Camp.
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Garden City Community College
Ken Hakoda
Salina
Southwest Kansas Music Academy
Hakoda
Kansas Wesleyan University
Doug Beyer
GCCC
Beyer
Kansas
Rachel Wedel
Gctelegram.com
Hispanic group expands focus beyond immigration issues
Sunflower Community Action's Comunidad Latina en Accion in Wichita has shifted from immigration reform to broader worker justice goals. Over about a year the group has recovered $800,000 for Hispanic immigrants by pursuing unpaid wages and workers' compensation, often by sending demand letters on workers' behalf.
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Wichita
Martin Martinez
Sunflower Community Action
Comunidad Latina En Accion
Latin Community In Action
Teresa Molina
Molina
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Dodge City High School
Caleb Austin
Austin
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Tami Lee Hughes
University of Kansas
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Sarah Bartel
Kansas State University
Sarah Baxter
Newman University
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Wendy Mickey
Karen Health
Ulysses School System
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