Picture This Cast Attends Star Wars Episode III Opening
The group including Shauna Griggs Jordan Dinkel Nathan O Brate Andrew Zoschke Bryce Miller Jessi Shivers and Kenyon Fryman traveled to Wichita for the Star Wars Episode III opening night. Photo credit Susie O Brate Garden City.
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Shauna Griggs
Jordan Dinkel
Nathan O'Brate
Andrew Zoschke
Bryce Miller
Jessi Shivers
Kenyon Fryman
Wichita
Phata
Susie O'Brate
Garden City
Sub shortages dominate first day of USD 457 talks
After a day of bargaining between teachers district administrators and the USD 457 Board of Education most items were settled but a substitute teacher shortage loomed large. Pay for substitutes during planning periods and professional development leaves remain for the next 3 p.m. June 17 session at the Educational Support Center.
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USD 457 Board of Education
Edu
District Eyes Year Round Calendar Research
USC 457 teacher contract talks consider a year round calendar. High school teacher David Duran explains the concept as multi track scheduling with rotating student groups. He cites a Kentucky town example where three groups attend nine months each with staggered vacations, including a month off in summer.
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USC 457
David Duran
Kentucky
Duran
Garden City
Leoti eyes a community owned general store initiative
Wichita County Economic Development Board leads Leoti residents in exploring a community owned general store to expand shopping options. A late April meeting drew about 35 residents with support for a venture that would avoid direct competition and serve local farm and work forces.
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Leoti
Garden City
Scott City
Wichita County Economic Development Board
Wichita Economic Development
Sharla Krenzel
Krenzel
Erwin Mitchell
Mitchell
Dollar General
Insurance checks after storms show light claims so far
Local insurance agents report few claims despite tornadoes and high winds this month. Ric Gudding of Rutter Kline Associates notes more homeowners, auto, and rental policies, but no spike this month. He cites weather familiarity and precautions, while noting wind damaged fences and farm equipment but few cattle trailer losses.
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Ric Gudding
Rutter/Kline Associates Inc
Hugoton
Gudding
Memorial Day events planned across town and region
Local and area Memorial Day observances are scheduled this weekend. Garden City holds an 11 a.m. ceremony at Valley View Cemetery. Copeland Legion hosts a 9 a.m. ceremony at Copeland Cemetery. Syracuse veterans plan a 10 a.m. service at Syracuse Cemetery. Haskell County services at 9 a.m. Banner Cemetery and 11 a.m. Sublette. Kearny County sponsors a Ted Van Campen Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday at Lakin Golf Course with 40 teams, $40 per player. Proceeds aid the memorial scholarship. contact numbers provided for details.
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Garden City
Veterans’ Groups
Valley View Cemetery
N. Third St
Copeland American Legion
Copeland Cemetery
Hamilton County
Tamarisk Golf Course
Syracuse
Doug Wallace
Haskell County
Banner Cemetery
Sublette
Kearny County
Ted van Campen
Lakin
Texas
LeRoy Danler
Justin Mader
Jim van Campen
Deerfield
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Lee Holiday
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Annie
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Bernard Malamud
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