Retiring in glory Judge speaks at Flag Day ceremony
Judge spoke at Flag Day observances at Valley View Cemetery where over 40 Garden City residents joined Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and American Legion veterans. She urged dignified retirement of worn flags noting incineration is traditional but not reckless handling. Two veterans draped a flag over a frame above hot coals to keep it from burning. The Legion will burn more than 150 unserviceable flags collected in Finney County.
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Fourth: New funding source sought for city fireworks event
Mesa urges finding a new funding source to support the community fireworks display. Finney County Commission chair Roman Halbur says the county may add funds but wants the city to share more. If needed, the city could seek partial sponsorship from other groups, with both sides contributing from the Alcohol Fund Advisory tax fund.
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Education stance ties abstinence policy to prairie fire
Government funds about 1 billion dollars for abstinence-only programs since 1996, creating an abstinence-until-marriage industry says Fox of a group opposing them. Unruh notes public interest sustains programs beyond parents and teachers, with students driving engagement. Kansas board members push explicit abstinence until marriage messaging, with Kathy Martin praising marriage as the ideal context for sex and family life.
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Kansas
Kathy Martin
Clay Center
Natural gas prices dip amid high storage levels and weather risk
Energy officials note that gas prices fall due to high storage, with Aquila using contracted pricing for most purchases. Experts warn volatility remains from world markets and events like hurricanes. Consumers are urged to seal homes, service furnaces, fix leaks, and maintain efficient hot water heaters to curb winter bills.
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Clinic and hospital clash over new specialty facility plan
The health care dispute centers on a women's health focused clinic and St. Catherine hospital in a small community. Clinic officials say a specialty hospital could cost 4 to 9 million dollars and be 20 000 to 30 000 square feet. St. Catherine and Cooper Medical question viability and impact on resources. If no agreement is reached, expect prenatal care to shift to Plaza Medical Center or United Methodist Western Kansas Mexican American Ministries Community Health Center.
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Scott Taylor
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Plaza Medical Center
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