Garden City Fire Residency Policy Sparks City Debate
Garden City firefighters and the Fire Department Improvement Team pressed city commissioners Tuesday for changes to the residency rule claiming it unfairly targets their profession. The panel urged shifting from a three mile city radius to county boundaries or a 60 minute drive, while city officials noted the shift reflects a move from volunteer to countywide staffing.
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Garden City Fire Department Improvement Team
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Bob Halloran
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Garden City museum preserves Southeast Asian immigrant stories
Southeast Asians who moved to Garden City over 20 years ago are being documented by the Finney County Museum. KU anthropology professor Don Stull returned Tuesday to discuss the oral history project funded with 7800 by the Kansas Humanities Council. The exhibit aims to capture immigrants voices before they are lost.
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Kansas Humanities Council
Mary Regan
Lent begins as Ash Wednesday services span day
Garden City residents mark the start of Lent with Ash Wednesday services at St Mary Catholic Church and other churches. Mary Sanchez, newly moved to Garden City, received the ash cross and plans to give up a personal sacrifice for 40 days of contemplation. George Rodriguez notes the season's penance and Easter preparation across denominations.
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St. Dominic Catholic Church
Mary Sanchez
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Garden City
St. Cornelius Episcopal Church
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St. Mary Catholic Church
George Rodriguez
All Day Kindergarten Faces Funding Hurdles In Kansas
Advocates push for statewide full day kindergarten as a means to close the achievement gap. The plan received early backing from the state board of education, but lawmakers flag cost as the main obstacle. Officials estimate a $44 million annual expense if all eligible students attend.
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Kansas City
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Ruth Teichman
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City OKs Funding For Youth Services In 2006 And 2007
City commission approves 2006 2007 funding for the 25th Judicial District Youth Services program. Garden City Commission offers 50000 in 2006 while city contributes 20000 and 40000 for 2007 to sustain operations amid expiring federal state grants.
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Finney County Commission
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