All School Reunion to Unveil 3-Foot Beaver Sculpture
Scott Community High School hosts a Friday through Sunday all school reunion featuring the unveiling of a 3 foot bronze Beaver sculpture funded by alumni. The piece will be installed in the renovated SCHS building with a 5 PM Friday ceremony. Ruby Force Rodenbeek will unveil, with the 1905 and 2005 class descendants reciting. The event includes a 1 PM escort from the bank and a 5 PM wall unveiling.
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Scott Community High School
SCHS
First National Bank
Main Street
Ruby Force Rodenbeek
Teacher negotiations meeting moved in Garden City
The third meeting between Garden City Educators Association and the USD 457 Board of Education was postponed to a later date awaiting Kansas Legislature action on school finance. A Finney County Economic Development Corp meeting is rescheduled to 4 p.m. July 7 at the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss future evolution and ties to the chamber.
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Finney County Senior Citizen Association
10Th St
Finney County
Wilbur Wright
The
Smoky Hill Ramblers
Dorman Diller
Norma Nichols
Garden City Educators’ Association
USD 457 Board of Education
Educational Support Center
Fleming St
Kansas
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Garden City Area
Kansas Press Assn. ex-exec charged with theft
Jeff Burkhead, former executive director of the Kansas Press Association, faces a theft charge alleging unauthorized control of property valued over 25,000 dollars. The case follows an audit showing 119,500 dollars used for personal expenses on company cards, vehicle, and other assets. Burkhead resigned in 2003 amid a prior loss and settlement totaling 56,000 dollars plus earlier payments and a 25,000 dollar insurance settlement.
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Topeka
Jeff Burkhead
Kansas Press Association
Shawnee County
Burkhead
EPA
GCFD Fires Debate Delays Holcomb Station Agreement
Garden City officials table the Holcomb fire services pact amid firefighters concerns on staffing and working conditions. A peer review committee of Behan, Sonnenberg, Johnston, and Shelton will examine issues before July meetings.
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Garden City
JR. Behan
Holcomb
Behan
Cliff Sonnenberg
Electric Su
Dennis Johnston
Garden City Police Department
International Association of Firefighters
Reynaldo Mesa
Fire Chief Warns on Fireworks Risks Ahead of Holiday
Garden City Fire Department chief Allen Shelton urges safe fireworks use as the Fourth of July weekend approaches in Finney County. Tips include keep fireworks cool dry and away from vehicles gas stations and stands. Advice covers burn care eye protection child supervision and keeping a bucket of water. Last year Kansas saw 258 fireworks injuries with many under 18.
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Kansas
Finney County
Allen Shelton
Garden City
Shelton
Janie Wimmer
St. Catherine Hospital
Wimmer
Fireworks Safety Tips From Kansas State Fire Marshal
Purchase fireworks from a reputable dealer and only those approved for discharge in your area. Wear eye protection and have a water source handy. Ignite outdoors in a safe area, light one at a time, and do not relight duds. Do not give to young children, supervise older children, avoid pointing at people or animals, never fire in metal or glass, and do not carry fireworks or ignition sources in pockets. Source: Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office
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Kansas State Fire Marshal
Wimmer
Kansas State Fire Marshall
Garden City Commission Keeps Health Insurance Plan Unchanged
After heated exchanges, Garden City commissioners vote to make no changes to the city health insurance plan for next year. The discussion centered on raising employee contributions and potential salary adjustments, with Fuller proposing higher premiums and pay raises, while others urged restraint. The board also approved a $2,250 split for Halloran's senior management institute cost, with Fuller voting against.
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Garden City
Gary Fuller
Commission
Fuller
Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Kansas
Jim Berry
Garden City Police Department
David Sander
Sander
David Crase
Berry
Crase
Janie Perkins
J.R. Behan
Dodge City
Liberal
Hays
Behan
Reynaldo Mesa
Halloran
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Central and Labrador
GCFD
City of
Bob Halloran
Randy Grisell
Ashley Sperry
Drew Glenn
M and M Fireworks
East
Kansas Avenue
Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office
Area
Area Mental Health Center
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