GCCC weighs dropping soccer to add golf on campus
Garden City Community College trustees discussed deactivating the men’s soccer program and introducing men’s golf with a projected budget shift from about 60 000 for soccer plus 12 000 travel to roughly 40 000 for golf. The plan aims to align with NCAA rules and Title IX while boosting campus intramural focus and local economy through golf events.
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Negotiators Reach 14B Budget With Planned 90 Day Schedule
Republicans control both chambers with a 32-8 Senate edge and a 92-383 House margin. Speaker Mike O Neal notes some oppose the bill for cuts while others oppose insufficient cuts. Senate VP John Vratil says the plan marks a real shift to meaningful cuts. House seeks a $50 million cash reserve at year end June 2012, while Senate favors reducing the cushion to ease cuts.
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GCCC Graduation Saturday Highlights and Faculty Retirements
GCCC hosts its annual graduation with a distinct Saturday program including college-wide ceremonies and college program receptions. A 2:30 p.m. pinning ceremony for the Associate Degree Registered Nursing graduates will take place at Garden City Church of the Nazarene. The college began awarding diplomas in 1920 and started the tradition of keynote speakers from graduates in 1989. Four faculty members plan to retire, marking their last participation in a GCCC commencement: Shelia Hendershot, David Kinder, Doris Meng, and Martin Neff.
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Holcomb High School Graduation Details
Commencement for 50 Holcomb High School graduates set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Holcomb High gymnasium. Valedictorian Nolan Gaede and salutatorian Mallory Komlofske lead the class.
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Drought tightens grip on Kansas grasslands and farms
Across Kansas drought tightens its hold as western counties face extreme conditions. Kansas Wheat conditions deteriorate with 50 percent in poor shape and 21 western counties declared disaster areas. Ranchers weigh reduced grazing on Morton County Grassland amid fire risk and dwindling forage.
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