Meeting on Christian School Set for Thursday
Garden City residents interested in a Christian school as an optional education choice are invited to a planning meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. The venue is the Palace Computer Learning Center at 1816 Palace Drive behind Golden Corral. For details, call Shelly Smith at 276-7826.
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Palace Computer Learning Center
Palace Drive
Golden Corral
Shelly Smith
Agency on Aging honors caregivers in Southwest Kansas
In National Caregivers Month the SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging praises family caregivers for dedication. An estimated 54 million family members and friends care for ill, disabled, or elderly individuals. For information contact the local senior center or the Family Caregivers Program at 800-742-9531 or write P.O. Box 1636 Dodge City KS 67801.
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SouthWest Kansas
P.O. Box
Dodge City
Deerfield High Plans Veterans Day Event at School
Deerfield High School will host a Veterans Day celebration in the high school gym at 2 30 p m Sunday. Officials aim to recognize as many Kearny County veterans as possible with Representative Gary Hayzlett and Gardiner set as guest speakers after the recognition. Public attendance is encouraged.
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Deerfield High School
Kearny County
Gary Hayzlett
Gardiner
Car Seat Check at Farm Bureau Saturday
Finney County Farm Bureau Association partners with Sgt. Ron Knoefel of the Kansas Highway Patrol to host a car seat check lane from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 1145 Kansas Plaza. Participants are asked to bring the child who uses the seat for proper fitting. For information call 275-8012.
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Finney County Farm Bureau Association
Ron Knoefel
The
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas Plaza
Farm Bureau
Dodge City Bans Public Nudity in Citywide Ordinance
Dodge City commissioners approved a ordinance banning nudity in public places to regulate adult entertainment. Violators face up to one year in jail and a 2500 dollar fine with exemptions for certain artistic and theatrical works. The ban, modeled after Wichita, was debated since August and aims to prevent industry problems.
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Dodge City
Dodge City Commission
Wichita
John Deardoff
Deer Crash Through Window at Union Valley Elementary
A young buck crashed through a classroom window at Union Valley Elementary School in Hutchinson Kansas. No students or staff were injured as the deer fled after being contained by officials. Principal Randy Roberts noted past animal intrusions and hoped only students would bound through the school in the future.
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Roberts
State parks report surge in family visits after Sept 11
Kansas state parks and facilities report a rise in visitors since mid September. Attendance rose about 12 percent vs. the past two falls, with totals nearing 8 million by November 2000. Officials cite improved facilities, new trails, and family time as key factors for outdoor recreation amid national distress.
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Topeka
Jerry Hover
Parks Direc
Tor
Kansas
Joyce Martin
Cedar Bluff
Troy Brown
Brown
Nigerian teacher finds small world in western Kansas classroom
Jovita Nwogwugwu from Lagos teaches science to grades seven through twelve at Healy High School. She notes universal traits in 12 year olds, uses hands on projects to engage hyperactive students, and shares Igbo culture to connect with pupils. Her path from Lagos to Lenora then Healy shows how isolated towns share similar educational challenges and opportunities.
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Healy
Jovita Nwogwugwu
Nigeria
Nwogwugwu
Healy High School
Jovita
Kansas
Lagos
African International School
Kansas Department of Education
West Solomon Valley
Lenora
U.S
Scott County Courthouse moves dip into contingency fund
Two days into renovation of the Scott County Courthouse, commissioners voted to use part of the $100,000 contingency fund to cover moving expenses estimated at $36,000. D&D Builders representatives urged postponing nonessential budget items while proceeding with bids. The move will save about $100,000 in project time and future construction costs. They also approved a $59,322 River City elevator bid, below a similar Otis quote.
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Scott City
Scott County
Glen Robinson
Darrell Faurot
D&d Builders
Garden City
Robinson
Pam Faurot
Jack Frick
River City
Error reverses cocaine conviction in Stanton County case
A Kansas appeals court reversed Manuel J. Oros final sale of cocaine conviction due to trial errors. A videotaped witness statement, admitted as hearsay without cross examination or oath, invalidated the evidence. The trial also relied on unavailable witness testimony, with prosecutors failing to prove effort to locate Suarez. Oros served prison time and is now under post release supervision.
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State Appeals Court
Stanton County
Manuel J. Oros
District Court
Oros
Manuel Suarez
Suarez
Stanton County Sheriff’s Office
Marshall Hart
Hart
Kenny Farrs
Finney County
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