Holcomb Council to discuss fire services tonight
The Holcomb City Council meets at 7 at the City Offices to talk with Garden City Fire Chief Allen Shelton about Holcomb fire services. Mayor Dennis Lauer disbanded the volunteer department in 2004, with efforts to recruit volunteers failing, now moving toward contracting with Garden City Fire Department and potential full time staffing 10 to 12 hours daily. The agenda includes water and sewer talks for High View, Miller housing update, and surveying neighbors for a Community Development Block Grant application.
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Holcomb City
High-View
Miller
Ulysses man arrested on burglary allegation
Ulysses police arrested Christopher Nuckles on felony aggravated burglary theft criminal damage domestic battery obstruction and drug paraphernalia charges after he allegedly forced entry into Rhonda Bellows residence 2009 N Third St and restrained her during a verbal altercation. He was located at his home 1204 E Chestnut St after attempting to flee and was taken into custody following a brief struggle. Three area graduation ceremonies are planned with Garden City Community College Holcomb High and Garden City High set for Saturday and Sunday at designated campus venues. Tickets for GCHS Sixth Man Club stadium seats may be rented for 2 each at stadium entrances.
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Ulysses
Garden City
Christopher Nuckles
Rhonda Bellows
James Hawkins
Hawkins
Nuckles
N. Third St
Bellows
Chestnut St
Finney County
Garden City Community College
Dennis Perryman
Beth Tedrow
Campus
Garden City High School
Memorial Stadium
N. Main St
Holcomb High School
N. Jones Ave
GCHS
Rural Kansas health care gaps sharpen crisis concerns
A Kansas State University geography study finds wide gaps in health care access, strongest in western and southeastern Kansas. Urban counties average one doctor per 500 people, rural areas about one per 1,500, with aging and poverty elevating need. Telemedicine and physician incentives are proposed remedies to bridge the gap.
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Manhattan
Debarchana Ghosh
Kansas State University
Ghosh
Johnson
Shawnee
Sedgwick Counties
India
Mark Bannister
Fort Hays State University
Kansas
Bannister
Holcomb High hosts all-school water fun in celebration
On a sunny 90 degree day Holcomb High School marked top state test results with an all-school outdoor celebration. Principal Bill Biermann praised meeting AYP targets while students enjoyed games water battles and a barbecue. Students said the event offered a break from rules and homework and highlighted school pride.
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Holcomb High School
HHS
Bill Biermann
Crystal Torres
Marissa Manriquez
Pedro Rivas
Andrea Lira
Biermann
Ashley Sheldon
Sheldon
Byron O'Rourke
Cody Oberheim
Garden City Hall of Fame to honor Wilson and Martin
Florence Wilson a 1938 GCHS graduate and former Garden City educator will be inducted along with Carl Martin a 1956 GCHS graduate and former Southwestern College president. Induction is at 7 30 p m Friday in the Garden City High School cafeteria with a graduation address to the Class of 2005 and a pre event tour and dinner option. Reservations for dinner priced 10 are available via Roy Cessna at 276 5123.
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Florence Wilson
Garden City
Carl Martin
Wichita
Garden City High School
Wilson
GCHS
Garden City Community College
Kansas State Teacher's College
Emporia
Florencé’ “” Wilson
Martin
Memorial Stadium
Roy Cessna
Lobmeyer switches sides to prosecute in Finney County
Linda Lobmeyer, a Kansas native who began as an immigration lawyer, now serves as an assistant Finney County attorney. She moved from defense to prosecution, citing a new mindset and community ties, and admires the supportive office culture while planning to stay in Garden City.
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Linda Lobmeyer
Kansas City
Garden City
Washburn University Law School
Lobmeyer
Finney County
Finney County Attorney’s Office
John Wheeler
Kansas
Linda
Wheeler
Watch DOGS program aims to engage fathers in Garden City schools
Garden City officials consider Watch DOGS Dad of Great Students as a means to boost father involvement. The program, started in 1998 in Springdale, operates in about 600 schools across 35 states and seeks expansion to 5,000 schools. Tyson Fresh Meats backs startup kits to cover initial costs. Fathers visit schools for activities and support roles, as administrators coordinate schedules and classroom help.
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Watch Dogs
Scott Huse
Huse
Springdale
Ark
Tyson Fresh Meats
Holcomb
Tyson
Garden City
Paul Karkiainen
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