Midwest Energy grants boost for Kansas towns
Midwest Energy's Community Fund has distributed four thousand dollars in grants to several southwest Kansas groups including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Scott, Greeley and Wichita counties and the Lakin Lions Club. A new grant round with a September deadline is announced, with awards from fifty to five hundred dollars based partly on meters across Midwest's 41 counties.
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Fiddlers and Pickers Set at Scott City Event and Festival
The Old Time Fiddlers Pickers and Singers will perform Sunday from 2 to 4 30 p m at the VIP Building 300 Church St Scott City with all musicians welcome and no admission charge The group also marks Pearl Bosley s 107th birthday The 23rd International Festival runs May 1 at Stevens Park from 11 a m to 9 p m featuring foods from 14 countries music dancing and children s games There is no admission fee A retirement reception for Ione Look of the Garden City school district will be 3 to 5 p m Tuesday at Pierceville Plymell Elementary School
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Sebelius says evolution debate could hurt Kansas image
Gov Kathleen Sebelius warned that hearings on how evolution is taught in Kansas schools could tarnish the state's image. The State Board of Education subcommittee finished four days of hearings with critics of evolution and plans to consider August changes to science standards. Kansas scientists warned against diluting science education while supporters of intelligent design urged more critical viewpoints.
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Nursing homes celebrate life with outhouse races and week of events
At Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City residents and staff held outhouse chair races as part of National Nursing Home Week. Winners were Jorge Garcia and Pedro Fierro, while others enjoyed sill string, costumes, and a week of zoo trips, tea, and parties aimed at celebrating life.
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Michael McCormick
Garden City
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Greeley
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National Nursing Home Week
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Laura Good
National Nursing Home
Governor signs Sunday liquor sales law in Kansas
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed legislation unifying Sunday liquor sales rules in Kansas effective July 1. The measure closes the local option loophole, allows citizeninitiated elections to reverse Sunday sales, permits cereal malt beverages in groceries, and doubles annual winery production from 50 000 to 100 000 gallons.
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USD 457 Board of Education Meeting Preview
The Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the Educational Support Center located at 1205 Fleming Street to discuss district matters.
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School board mulls dog park proposal with city officials
USD 457 Board of Education will discuss partnering with Garden City to convert an unused field near Kenneth Henderson Middle School into a dog park. City Manager Bob Halloran is invited to Monday’s meeting to present plans. The district may decide on land donation and will also vote on minor policy revisions.
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Kansas passes human trafficking crime law
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed a bill creating the crime of trafficking with up to 10 years and one month in prison for first offenses and up to 13 years nine months for aggravated trafficking. The law, effective July 1, follows a Newton case where a couple was accused of forced labor at a group home and later alleged abuse of mentally ill residents.
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