Garden City Kids Mini Triathlon and weekend events
The weekend offers a Kid Power Mini Triathlon for kids 12 and under at the Big Pool on Saturday with two age divisions and a 7:30 a.m. registration. Distances differ by age, designed for finish lines, with entry fees of 15 dollars per person and 30 dollars per trio. Also Saturday events include The Goonies at Stevens Park and a Sunday evening classical concert at the Stevens Park bandshell. Additionally several county fairs run July 22–25 at Finney, Grant, Scott, Lane, and Stanton county fairgrounds with concerts, rides, and livestock shows.
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Lake Ave
Grant County
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Scott County
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Lane County
Downtown Garden City Farmers Market Open Mic Night
The Downtown Garden City Farmers Market runs 5 to 8 p.m. today at Stevens Park featuring Open Mic Night. Fresh local produce baked goods crafts jewelry jams and jellies and more will be available. For more information call Sherri Johnston at 620 805 5992.
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Rummage Sale Items Sought by FCPA
The Finney County Preservation Alliance seeks donations for a rummage sale during the downtown sidewalk sale on Aug 1. Drop off 1 5 p.m. at 413 N Main St Windsor Hotel Monday through Friday. Proceeds fund Windsor Hotel improvements. Email gardencitywinds or follow on Facebook for details.
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Kansas troopers to inspect school buses this fall
From now until the start of the school year the Kansas Highway Patrol will inspect school buses for operable lights exits tires windshields wipers fire extinguishers first aid kits and emergency spill kits. Vehicles failing any regulation cannot transport students until rechecked after defects are fixed.
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Garden City Schools reorganize administration
Garden City USD 457 restructured central office after Rick Atha’s February resignation to prepare for 2015 2016. The district plans a 435000 district wide cut due to the Brownback funding formula and will not fill some admin positions saving 450000. Renee Scott leads secondary education overseeing middle high schools and the Alternate Education Center. Ryan Meng fills her former academy post. Superintendent Steve Karlin champions systemic thinking and professional development led by Karen Johnson and deputy Heath Hogan taking on HR and legal duties. Charlie Stllian becomes transportation director.
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Sam Brownback
Renee Scott
Peter Senge
Karlin
Karen Johnson
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Heath Hogan
Hogan
Charlie Stllian
Kenneth Henderson
Sullian
Thomas Friedman
Marshall outraised Huelskamp in fiscal quarter race
Republican Roger Marshall a Great Bend obstetrician raised 184 580 in the second quarter, with 153 000 from individuals, 2 700 from a PAC and a 29 000 loan. Tim Huelskamp reported 76 520 raised, with 40 020 from individuals and 36 500 from PACs, leaving him 666 040 on hand.
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Alan LaPolice
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