Sunflower plan merged into eco development bill
The Sunflower plan plus a bond proposal for an intermodal hub in Gardner and tax breaks and stimulus for Hill's Pet Nutrition were packed into an Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 touted by House Speaker Melvin Neufeld. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius opposed more coal plant actions and warned the package may violate the state Constitution. Legislators enter day 87 of a 90 day session with unclear Senate work remaining.
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Gardner
Hill
Topeka
House
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Kathleen Sebelius
Neufeld
Health and Environment Regulator
Bruce
Sebelius
Senate
Deena Horst
Salina
Schmidt
Chamber
Neighborhood girl wins regional art and writing contest
Madeline Lee, a Savanta family member, created The Baddest Day during Christmas break through March, winning a Smoky Hills regional contest for writing and illustration. Her book advancement offers a national prize with options like a laptop or TV. She donated her winning book to Satanta Grade School library and aims for future in art or caregiving careers.
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Madeline
Clayton
Smoky Hills
Matt
Rachel Lee
Matt Lee
Kansas
Satanta
Nathaniel
Eileen Christelow
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Emphasize Roots and Fun
Andrade notes Cinco de Mayo as a memory of roots for Mexicans and a symbol for Americans with Mexican heritage. The event featured children’s games dancing and foods like sno cones and elotes, while Castrellon highlights teaching ancestors' history to her kids. Kevin Rodriguez, eight, calls the day fun for the music and energy.
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Mexico
Castrellon
Cinco de Mayo
Exhibit traces Mexican American history in Garden City
The Finney County Historical Museum hosts an exhibit based on Janet Benson’s interviews and in Kansas State University essays about Guadalupe Sanchez and others. It covers Mexican American migration, discrimination, and activism from early 1900s through bilingual education gains, with veterans clubs pushing for equality. Open daily 1 to 5 pm, weekdays 10 to 5 after Memorial Day.
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Kansas State University
Janet Benson
Guadalupe Sanchez
St. Mary Choir
United States
America
Cou
Garden City
Benson
State Theater
Latin Club
American G.I. Forum
Roy Hidalgo
Hildago
Bertha Sanchez
Finney County Historical Museum
S. Fourth St
Genet
Platinum Gas Saver claims 22 percent gas mileage boost
Federal Consumer Protection verified the Boston National Fuelsaver Corp device to increase miles per gallon by 22 percent. The Platinum Gas Saver connects to a vacuum line, adds platinum to the air and fuel, and claims improvement while meeting emission standards.
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Boston National Fuelsaver Corp
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Eco Devo Bill
Andrade
the Plaza Hotel
Samy
E. Kansas Ave
Federal Consumer Protection
Joe Robinson
Hustler FasTrak
Kawasaki
Honda
Kohler
Hustler
Coffe Garden City Farm Equipment
W. Jones Ave
Garden City, KS
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