Teacher questions lawmakers on school funding debate
Fourth grade teacher Carol Wethington joined about 40 attendees at a legislative coffee Saturday in Garden City to press legislators on the House school finance bill. She objected to raising the local option budget lid from 25 to 30 percent, arguing the provision favors wealthier districts like Johnson County. The event, organized by the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Southwestern Bell Communications, touched on tax funded education and Medicaid, with the Kansas Supreme Court demanding a mid April deadline for action.
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Johnson County seeks more local authority over schools
In the Kansas City area Johnson County attracts families with strong schools, prompting buyers to move from urban districts. Local leaders push for more school tax and policy control as state aid remains debated, while Shawnee Mission Olathe and Blue Valley districts seek funds for low income, bilingual, and special education needs.
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Sublette Lady Larks make 2A history with back to back undefeated titles
Sublette defeated Sacred Heart 65 46 in Bramlage Coliseum to claim the Class 2A state girls championship. The win marks Sublette as the first 2A school to post consecutive undefeated seasons and the third overall in Kansas girls history. Coach Barry Lucas hailed the achievement as unbelievable and town officials echoed pride in a team effort.
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Holcomb Woman Sells Pins From Personal Gift Flair
Judy Polyefko, a 64 year old Holcomb resident, wears glittering green and silver clover pins and speaks plainly about politics, family, and music. She has just finished her second-to-last radiation treatment at St. Catherine Hospital’s Cancer Center, drawing interest in her handmade pins.
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Judy Polyefko
Holcomb
St. Catherine Hospital
Neighbors help friend amid care for premature baby
A community member, aided by coworkers, heads to Walgreens to buy items for Easter gifts and shares how her handmade pins, magnets, and trinkets fund treatments for her grandson Chris born prematurely. She has sold crafts for years with sons John and Jeff Gillespie, raising money for causes that touch her.
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