Retirements Honor Four GCCC Staff With 83 Years Service
Garden City Community College honored four retirees at a reception for a combined 83 years of service. The group includes Lee Tiberghien a longtime speech instructor, Gordon Gillock in business, Cherilyn Perryman in math, and other faculty, with replacements planned by Ball State University’s Jon Rutter. Tiberghien plans to return to Joplin Mo to work with soccer families and hospice volunteering while Perryman is praised as the department’s guiding mentor and “mother of math.”
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Virginia Padilla remembered for work with GCCC Nursing Department
Virginia Padilla served as secretary for the GCCC Nursing Department from 2004 to 2007 in the Penka Building of Practical Arts and Sciences. Lenora Cook, nursing and allied health director, praised Padilla as a person who helps those in need and acts as a foster parent, noting she plans to spend more in retirement.
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Obama closes gap as race tightens after primaries
Obama inches closer in the Democratic race amid Oregon and Kentucky contests. He set to gain United Mine Workers endorsement while McCain campaigned in Miami on Cuba policy. Despite clashes with Clinton, Obama praised her historic bid during a rally noting their past disagreements and mutual admiration.
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Trustees mull construction manager for GCCC project
Trustees discussed selecting a construction manager for a $4.7 million project at GCCC. Three firms would take a percentage cut, but details remain undisclosed. ACM Removal LLC won a $44,640 asbestos ceiling removal contract for Warren House, and financing talks target $1,083,800 with tax credits and private donations backing the plan.
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First year at Kenneth Henderson ends for Kysar and friends
Students sign shirts and yearbooks after a final band of goodbyes and hugs. Kysar cites teachers and friends as highlights and says she will miss everyone, while others cheer summer with plans from swim team to vacations. Todd Savolt feels relief at seventh grade's end and plans to work at Bob Huber Produce. Ben Blood and Savolt anticipate returning next year for more school.
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Bush vetoes farm bill amid expected override fight
President Bush vetoed the 300 billion farm bill calling it a tax hike as Congress moves toward a veto-proof override. Lawmakers from both parties support nutrition programs and subsidies, while White House and Pelosi arguments emphasize rising grocery costs and political optics. Some Republicans criticize pet projects such as horse tax breaks and salmon aid.
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