Beef Empire Days rodeo marks 25th anniversary in Garden City
The Beef Empire Days PRCA Rodeo in Garden City celebrates its 25th year since 1986 with top national cowboys and cowgirls. Organizers credit keeping Old West tradition alive as Mike Mathis, longtime announcer, notes the sport’s American roots. Rod Wolking, president, recalls decades of volunteer effort and evolving facilities as the rodeo community maintains year round activity.
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Gates warns NATO future could be dismal
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Europe’s penny pinching and reluctance for front line engagement threaten NATO’s future. He warned the United States will not fund the alliance as a charity and urged European nations to boost defense spending and reforms. Britain supported his view while Germany faced his sharp criticism over Libya abstention.
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Power couple: Two Kansas superintendents lead two districts
Bonita Deiter became chief administrator of Ulysses USD 214 on May 18 after being promoted from assistant superintendent. Her husband, Skip Landis, is the superintendent for Bucklin USD 459, a pair with deep west Kansas rural district experience and shared challenges from funding cuts to declining enrollment.
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Bonnie” Deiter
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Government to crack down on immigration fraudsters
Washington AP Officials warn immigrants about fake legal aid and scammers posing as immigration attorneys. Mayorkas says a new initiative will educate applicants and shut down unrecognized providers offering immigration services. See Fraud, Page A5.
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