Stanton County 4-H Fair Highlights Youth Learning by Doing
The Stanton County 4-H Fair showcased youth projects from vegetables to quilts and photography with emphasis on life skills like responsibility and teamwork. Swine weigh-in and showmanship, a clothing style revue, and a family cookout ran through July 23, spotlighting about 40 full time 4-H members and 40 to 60 outreach participants. Abbey Martin’s log cabin quilt won grand champion in junior arts and crafts, while Marissa Dickson earned blue ribbon and reserve champion for leather checkbook. Carlee and Cassie Overturf spoke of early mornings and animal care, while Stephanie Dickson of the extension office noted the venue helps 4-Hers reach their goals.
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Schools back federated improvement bill in federal debate
Local districts debate No Child Left Behind alternatives as Moran and Coleman Lieberman Landrieu push growth models. Critics cite English learner timelines and modified assessments, urging flexible AYP metrics and extended adjustment periods for language learners and students with disabilities.
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R-Minn
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Kansas
Janie Perkins
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Garden City
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Seniors workshop highlights meth impact in Finney County
Garden City detective Larry Watson described methamphetamine as a powerful drug that has dominated local abuse, noting a nine eight percent addiction rate versus ten percent for alcohol. He contrasted meth with cocaine and shown images of its effects. Lois Limes warned about drug endangered children, while Marty Dinkel promoted support for grandparents and relatives raising grandchildren.
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Garden City
Finney County
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Lois Limes
Southwest Kansas
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