Legion backtracks hours as smoking ban tightens in city
Garden City leaders cite unintended consequences of a smoking ban affecting restau rants bars and public spaces with a 50 foot buffer from entrances. The American Legion plans to close the facility on Tuesdays and Thursdays amid revenue losses and reduced sponsorship impact on local youth programs. Judge notes charity projects and disabled access may be delayed while non veterans access is debated. staff writer Stephanie Farley contributed to this report.
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Education board backs staff support amid non tested subject push
Dunford urges district to aid staff as they meet rising testing benchmarks and tackle teacher shortages. USD 457 notes measures including a 403(b) match up to 50 per month, professional development, and a one-time $500 bonus for new teachers, with calls to sustain such supports.
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USD 457 Board of Education candidates and safety plan
USD 457 discusses safety upgrades including a second school resource officer at Garden City High School and controlled access in some buildings. Board member Gail Dunford emphasizes open communication while voters choose four seats among incumbents and new candidate Harold Orosco in the April 3 election.
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Area lawmakers rehash legislative issues at town meeting
About 50 residents attended a Garden City gathering where health care, Medicaid reform, community college funding, unemployment insurance, Real ID, and tax policy were debated. Neufeld urged personal health responsibility and preventive programs while Solley warned higher taxes would push residents away.
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Ministry: Sisters strive to help others in need
Two Dominican Sisters run the Ministry of Presence aiding the poor in Garden City and nearby towns. They provide transportation for Social Security, Veterans Affairs, chemotherapy, and leukemia therapy, with trips reaching Denver and St Louis. The program relies on donations and grants as demand outpaces capacity.
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Railroader model trains delight at Pikes Peak club show
Railroad enthusiasts gathered as the Pikes Peak club displayed an 18 by 18 foot model train layout featuring a golf course prison wind turbines and a UFO crash site. Founding members said the project started five or six years ago and may take decades to complete. Attendees planned future train days and a young visitor envisioned becoming an engineer who also wants to drive the Silverton train in Durango.
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