Boundary changes set new feeder patterns for schools
The board approved intermediate center feeder plans affecting Abe Hubert Georgia Matthews Florence Wilson Edith Scheuerman and Gertrude Walker elementary schools feeding into Bernadine Sitts. Other feeders assign Alta Brown Buffalo Jones Jennie Wilson and Victor Ornel as well as Jennie Barker and Plymell to different centers. The plan aims to balance attendance and strengthen neighborhood schools while removing trailer classrooms. The board also discussed filling the May resignations including John Scheopner with an appointment by the new board to be seated July.
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Victor Ornel
Charles Stones
Jennie Barker
Plymell
Robert Schwarz
Overland Park
John Scheopner
Scheopner
Scheepner
Gloria Hopkins
Jean Clifford
Finney County 4-H funding seeks 4.7 percent increase
County extension officials urged a 220000 budget request for 2012 highlighting stable but lean operations. They cited three agents without raises in four years, higher expenses, and limited access to email. Commissioners weighed cuts, duplication concerns, and possible school collaborations.
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Extension Council
KSU
Finney County
KSU Extension Group
Kstate
Finney County Committee On
Finney County Historical Museum
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Finney County Fair Board
County-wide fireworks rules diverge as Garden City plans ban
In Finney County the discharge of many non aerial fireworks is allowed during a shared window while towns may tighten rules. Garden City officials may keep the ban despite state practice and cancel the July display, citing fire risk and a plan to reschedule when safer. City Manager Matt Allen notes the display is canceled but possible to move to a later date.
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Rozmiarek
Finney County
Kansas
Garden City
Shelton
Matt Allen
County Commission
Allen
Wreck Investigation Closes Kansas Ave Scene
Police investigated a highway wreck after a van was struck by a passing vehicle on Kansas Avenue. Belmont Place to Second Street were closed for several hours as officers secured the scene and collected evidence. The area reopened at 6 p.m. with the cause still under inquiry.
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Kansas Avenue
Belmont Place
Second Street
Police Department
Michael Reagle
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