Pennington paints toy box with Dumbo and 50 states
Local artist Pennington creates a toy box featuring Dumbo in flight and a map of all 50 states with capitals and birth details of his great-niece. He drew on a second-hand box found in a furniture store and spent weeks researching cartoons using Golden Books as his education. He also crafts ceramics and sculptures. He values the joy his work brings more than time spent.
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Garden City man ordained priest in jubilee year
Stoecklein of Garden City was ordained a priest at St. Louis School of Theology and received holy oil from Bishop Gilmore as family and friends cheered. The Dodge City Diocese marks 50 years as it begins its jubilee year. He will serve at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral in Dodge City and noted his youth program at St. Dominic's shaped his life while Sister Catherine Therese highlighted clergy needs.
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Holcomb class of 2001 shines at graduation ceremony
Graduating seniors at Holcomb showcased strong academics leadership and citizenship. The senior slides mixed baby and current photos while classmates performed for the camera. Laura Banda and Elliot Funk offered high school lessons as the class looks ahead to future goals and dreams with confidence.
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Graduation Reflections Mark Garden City Class of 2001
GCHS graduates recall nostalgia and progress as 323 seniors receive diplomas. Speakers include Dr. Jeffrey Boone and Grover Craig urging lifelong values and lasting ties. The ceremony aired on cable Channel 9 with overflow viewing in Clifford Hope Auditorium.
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Powell moves on Mideast proposal
Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Mitchell Commission findings and called for an immediate cease-fire and a halt to Jewish settlement construction. He named William Burns to coordinate with Israelis and Palestinians to implement recommendations and urged both sides to resume peace talks when conditions allow.
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Bush Returns To Yale To Accept Honorary Degree
President Bush faced student protests as he returned to Yale University for its 300th commencement. He accepted an honorary Doctor of Laws with Laura in the front row, noting mixed memories of Yale and gratitude that the institution now shares pride in his family legacy.
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