Garden City Eyes July Fireworks Waiver Amid Dry Conditions
Garden City commissioners will discuss a waiver to permit fireworks July 1 through 5 at the Administrative Center while prohibitions may apply if conditions are too dry. The shelter areas remain off limits and owners must authorize private displays. Safety tips from local fire officials emphasize supervision, outdoor use, water access, and avoiding illegal fireworks.
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Shelton
Garden City
Eighth St
Finney County Exhibition
Lee Richardson Zoo
Hispanic population growth mirrors in Garden City classrooms
USD 457 superintendent Milt Pippenger and migrant coordinator Janie Perkins describe early intervention efforts to reduce Hispanic dropout rates. Programs include an expanded Early Learning Program, ESL endorsed teachers, parent liaison work, and after school tutoring funded by Title I and migrant grants. The district notes progress but aims for higher participation and stronger outcomes.
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Burr
Garden City
USD 457
Milt Pippenger
Pippenger
Janie Perkins
Perkins
Pierceville-Plymell
Jennie Barker
Gephardt Urges Delay of Palestinian State Plan
House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt urged President Bush to delay his proposal for a Palestinian state while focusing on stopping terrorism and building a government on the Palestinian side. He advocated regional talks with Israel and others, possible peacekeeping, and cited recent West Bank clashes and attacks as context for2 the call.
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House
Dick Gephardt
Bush
Gephardt
D-Mo
West Bank
Nablus
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Jerusalem
Ariel Sharon
West
United States
Gissin
Israel
Middle East
Kansas farmers gain grants boost for markets and ventures
Funding helps Salina Farmers Market and others expand marketing and product lines. Davenport Orchard plans wine equipment upgrade with a 25000 dollar award while 4 Star Hydroponics will boost lighting for tomatoes. Second round offers up to 25000 per grant. deadline July 15. applications via Kilgore.
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Kansas
Homitzky
Salina’s
Topeka
KDOC
Kilgore
Buffalo
Davenport Orchard & Vineyard
Lawrence
Stafford County
Smoky Hill Bison Co
Lindsborg
Gary
Education funding gap hits Hispanic students in growing districts
A Censu s Bureau based report says Hispanic school age numbers are rising fastest in the Midwest and South, with Florida, Arkansas and North Carolina quadrupling and Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska tripling since 1990. The gap in reading, math and science remains as analysts urge more funding for schools serving Hispanic students, including teacher training and bilingual programs.
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Gross
Census Bureau
Midwest
Florida
Arkansas
North Carolina
Raul Gonzalez
National Council of la Raza
California
Texas
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Claire Homitzky
American Home Products
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Nancy Orrick
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