Garden City caps drought with OT win to reach 6A state
Garden City High School boys basketball ended a 1992 drought by beating Wichita North 61 56 in overtime to win the Derby sub state and earn a 6A state tournament berth in Emporia. Kurt Bangle scored 26 with 15 rebounds as GC tied the game in regulation and sealed it from the line in OT. The Buffaloes, 14 8 as the seventh seed, face Maize 20 2 at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Best Show Best Show Pooches At Weekend Dog Show
The 14th annual American Kennel Club all breed dog show and obedience trial drew 900 dogs to Finney County Fairgrounds. Waller of Wheatland Mo and her Australian Shepherd Ticket arrived early to prep with exercising, coat washing and trimming as spectators watched the event unfold amid vehicle decor and grooming chatter.
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Secrets of longevity and a life shaped by war
Pauline Baysinger, 66, recalls a childhood in England during World War II. She describes living in an air raid shelter and wearing a Mickey Mouse gas mask. Despite war, she learned positive lessons from those experiences while staying physically and mentally fit through God and exercise.
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Millionaire farmer leaves $2.5 million to Scott Community Foundation
Loyal Hoffman, a quiet 84 year old retired farmer who died February 1, left more than 2.5 million dollars to the Scott Community Foundation. Scholarships will aid Scott County High School graduates and a yearly 5000 dollar award will go to a boy and a girl. Funds also support VIPs a local senior citizen group. Charlene Unruh trustee noted Hoffmans generous legacy and wish to inspire others. Hoffmans parents moved to Scott County in the 1930s and he served in World War II before returning to farming.
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Scott County
Holcomb board member eyes district improvements
Holcomb USD 363 board member and option president Cindy Messenger seeks better communication among staff and board, expanded access to advanced classes, and a nepotism policy. She notes challenges like teacher resignations and the ongoing superintendent search as she runs unopposed for District 2 in April.
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