Retirement marks new chapter for Scott County agent
Betty LaToush, 62, plans retirement after 17 years as Scott County Kansas Research and Extension County Agent. She recalls 4-H roots, sewing as a hobby, and shifting focus from homemaking to family and consumer science. A reception 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Scott County Fairgrounds honors her career and community service.
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Kansas
Andre Gide
Scott County
Betty LaToush
Life
LaToush
Scott County Kansas Research and Extension County
Wyoming
Lusk
Cheyenne River
County Extension Homemaker Unit
William Carpenter
Scott County Fairgrounds
Uniforms at KHMS Discussed Again by USD 457 Board
The USD 457 Board of Education will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Educational Support Center to revisit the Kenneth Henderson Middle School site council proposal for uniforms. Discussion will cover legal questions, opt out, measurement, staff applicability, and alignment with school safety goals.
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USD 457 Board of Education
Kenneth Henderson
Fleming St
Randy Grisell
Grisell
Site Council
Finney County Commission Meeting Set for 8:30 a.m.
The Finney County Commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Finney County Administrative Center located at 311 North Ninth Street to discuss county matters.
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Finney County Administrative Center
North Ninth St
Finney County to hear grant for Plymell Dairy project
The Finney County Commission will hold a 9:15 a.m. public hearing Monday on dedicating up to 90,000 in community development block grant funds to Plymell Dairy, a 1000 head facility near Garden City with plans to grow to 2000 cows and create about nine jobs. The proposal follows earlier actions including 2.5 million in industrial revenue bonds and a 50 percent ten year property tax abatement. The dairy aims to milk a tanker daily with potential expansion and local involvement by Richard Strandmark and Dean Kleysteuber.
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Finney County Commission
Plymell Dairy
Garden City
Finney County
Carol Meyer
Richard Strandmark
Dean Kleysteuber
Strandmark
Cliff Mayo
Roman Halbur
Jerry Davis
Alan Fankhauser
Irv Stephens
ELF Graduation at Buffalo Jones Elementary Honors 4 Year Olds
Pride filled Buffalo Jones Elementary as 4 year olds in the ELF program received certificates at a Spanish language ceremony. Parents, siblings, and teachers filled the gym while slides showed classmates at work and play. Names of morning and afternoon recipients included Jose Acosta, Jacqueline Baca, Esai Borunda, Erika Acosta, Brayan Carrasco, Luis Cervantes, and many others.
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Jose Loya
Ricardo Lopez
Buffalo Jones Elementary School
Buffalo Jones Elementary
Maria Maldonado
Esmeralda
Jessica Carrillo
Laura Cano
Claudia Borunda
ELF
Buffalo Jones
Jose Acosta
Jacqueline Baca
Esai Borunda
Chelsea Cruz
Marvin Flores
Ale Garcia
Lizbeth Gonzales
Oscar Guzman
Heidi Menjivar
Itzel Reyes
Moises Rodriguez
Cinthia Terrazas
Erika Acosta
Brayan Carrasco
Luis Cervantes
Emily Diaz
Jesus Garcia
Jocelyne Hernandez
Briana Macias
Neyda Molina
Jesse Nunez
Jaqueline Posada
Jesus Reyes
Ariel Saldana
Marisabel Trejo
Garden City Chamber VP resigns to join two new businesses
Steve Dyer, vice president of the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce, will resign by June 12 to become a partner in Handyman Pro's and Starr Promotions. He co-founded a dual role in management and promotions, praising his decade of work and noting relief from daily boss obligations. Carol Meyer, chamber president, called the move surprising and says a successor is sought.
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Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce
Garden City
Chamber
Carol Meyer
Dyer
Anthony Cruz
Handyman Pro’s
Starr Promotions
Starr
Handyman Pro
Cruz
Steve Dyer
Meyer
Steve
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