Class fee increases on board's agenda
The school board plans to discuss higher class fees at the upcoming meeting. Trustees will review proposed amounts, potential impact on families, and implementation timelines. Officials caution adjustments aim to sustain programs and services amid budget pressures.
Countdown to War as Bush Faces Iraq Deadline
President Bush moves to order a large scale strike if Saddam Hussein does not surrender by 7 p.m. Wednesday. Iraqi leaders reject the ultimatum in a joint Revolution Command Council Baath party meeting chaired by Saddam. Ari Fleischer warns of mistakes and possible mass destruction weapons, while Bush seeks allies and calls Putin amid rising security measures. Russia delays a nuclear arms vote due to war fears.
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Residents differ on reasoning for war in Iraq
Garden City residents weigh Bush speech and 48 hour deadline as war looms. Skeptics say the case for invasion is unclear while supporters cite U S aims and WMD concerns. Local reactions mix caution, pride, and calls for decisive action.
Gail Dunford Bio Highlights Local Medical Technologist
Gail Dunford is a medical technologist at St. Catherine Hospital who moved to Garden City in 1977. She earned a B.S. in Medical Technology from the University of South Dakota and holds multiple affiliations and leadership roles including ASCP associate member, former Parish School Organization president, Kenneth Henderson Middle School site council member, YMCA Sea Hawks board president, and advisory work for the City Commission Big Pool study, plus music ministry at St. Dominic Catholic Church and the Salmagundi Club.
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Dunford outlines major USD 457 board issues in race
Gail Dunford, a candidate for four seats on the Garden City USD 457 Board of Education, cites retaining teachers, implementing ESEA, and funding as the three biggest challenges. She backs mentorship to lower turnover and says the district can handle No Child Left Behind with current guidelines. She also urges reform of the state funding formula and advocacy via the Kansas Association of School Boards.
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Finney County approves 2.5M dairy plant bonds
Finney County commissioners minus Cliff Mayo unanimously approve 2.5 million in industrial revenue bonds to back Plymell Dairy set to operate 12 miles south of Garden City. Richard Strandmark and Dean Kleysteuber plan a 1000-head facility costing 3.5 to 4 million dollars, employing 8 to 10 workers. The project aims to boost local dairy industry beyond shipping costs.
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USD 457 Board backs turf funding at Memorial Stadium
The USD 457 Board of Education unanimously approved the long range facilities committee plan for 2003 04, authorizing a $560 000 artificial turf project at Memorial Stadium. Five members present supported the plan while Jeff Crist and John Scheppner were absent, enabling the bidding process to begin.
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