Public invited to music program at Garden Valley Village
A musical variety program featuring Deann Crase & Friends will play at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garden Valley Retirement Village 1505 E Spruce St. The public is encouraged to attend at no charge. For more information call 275-5036.
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USD 457 launches digital myON reader for students
Garden City Public Schools partners with Capstone Publishing to offer USD 457 families the myON reader this summer. It provides an online personalized library of enhanced digital books with features like an embedded dictionary highlighting and audio. Each student gets a reading profile and recommended book list to boost reading skills. The program runs through July with login codes available from the Learning Services Department at 805-7050.
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Myon Reader
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Walk Run Roll slated for end of month
The Dylan Spencer Family Memorial Walk Run Roll is set for June 29 to benefit the Scott Community Walking Trail. The 10K starts at 7 am, 5K soon after, and a Kids Fun Run at 8:30 am. Pre registration and day rates offered with online and phone contact details.
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Scott Community
Suzanne Griffith
Nancy Goodman
Galena probes town past linked to bordello and murders
In Galena the ghostly revival of a historic bordello and murder past draws interest. The Discovery Channel Ghost Lab plans interviews with locals and re-enactments with local actors, while After Midnight Paranormal Investigations partners with a Route 66 era two story home at 206 North Main Street for the project.
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Galena
Discovery Channel
Brad
Barry Klinge
Russ Keeler
Siloam Springs
Ark
N. Main St
Route 66
Kansas debate over multistate standards pits Legislature against Board
In Topeka Kansas lawmakers clash with the State Board of Education over adopting Common Core and similar multistate standards Critics warn of higher costs and federal influence while the board asserts constitutional authority over education policy Budget impacts cited in a December audit estimate costs from 34 million to 63 million over five years as districts buy materials and retrain staff The debate reflects long standing tensions between branches and a shared concern for Kansas students and global competitiveness
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Kansas
State Board of Education
Governors
Education Commissioners’ Associations
National Research Council
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Senate
Anthony Hensley
Legis
State Board
GOP
House Education Committee
Kasha Kelley
Arkansas City
Sam Brownback
U.S
Sally Cauble
Independence
Huschka remembered for his contributions to Garden City
Garden City resident Martin Huschka died at 93 after a long life of service. WWII veteran, farmer, stockman, former Finney County commissioner, school bus driver, and member of the American Legion VFW and Knights of Columbus, he supported Meals on Wheels until 91 and left a lasting civic legacy in Garden City.
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Garden City
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Mary Ellen Huschka
Mark
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Gerald
James Huschka
Rosemary Corbett
Petersen
JoAnn Yager
Pawnee
Finney County
U.S
Army
35Th Division
161St Field Artillery
Omaha Beach
France
Washington, D.C
Corbett
Dillons
Rick Corbett
Ken Minter
Duane West
Paul Hoover
al Towles
Bob Unruh
Gerald Lightcap
Traditions
Minter
City of
Southwind
County Commission
Area Mental Health Center
St. Dominic Catholic School
St. Dominic Church
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