Iraqi conflict toll rises with two soldiers and civilian killed
An American civilian contractor died and another was injured when gunmen struck a convoy near Balad 45 miles north of Baghdad. In Samarra a bomb killed two US soldiers and wounded three others while a roadside blast in Khadra wounded three soldiers as they defused it. Private contractors assist in rebuilding, policing, and guarding roles amid ongoing operations and exercises.
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Qatar
Balad
Baghdad
U.S
Iraq
Samarra
Khadra
GCCC faculty approve contract amid sweeping changes
GCCC faculty approve a three year contract amid major changes. Meng warns on possible threats to people while Ballantyne says the negotiation committee will map future direction for the college over five to ten years. A sick leave bank was discussed but not included and may be pursued by a human resources committee campus wide.
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Meng
Ballantyne
Gccc Board of Trustees
Sebelius eyes big save on state vehicle use
Governor Sebelius argues savings from a motor pool plan could cut costs by reducing idle state cars and outsourcing some trips to Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Kerr questions figures citing past audits and warns the administration may exaggerate savings while agencies may bear mileage and fuel costs. The plan envisions selling surplus cars and auctioning off underused vehicles by year end.
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Sebelius
Capitol
Lawrence
Department of Administration
Journal-World
Bill Graves
Joyce Glasscock
Graves
Tim Shallenburger
Shallenburger
City readies new water plant near Bancroft and Kelso
Dave Glenn, Garden City water superintendent, says a new plant near Bancroft and Kelso will re drill an old well and begin pumping about 5 million gallons daily, with potential 12 to 15 million later. The plant expansion adds three reverse osmosis skids, each 2.5 million gpd. Water bills may rise 15 cents per 1000 gallons after Jan 1, with commission discussion set for Nov 25.
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Dave Glenn
Bancroft
Kelso Streets
Garden City
Glenn
Garden City Commission
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group Hear Testimonials
Hear testimonials from patients who have already had weight loss surgery. You can lose weight and keep it off. When November 19, 2003 at 7 00 p m third Wednesday monthly Where Classroom A St Catherine Hospital Garden City KS Who Anyone over 100 lbs above ideal weight or has had surgery and wants to join Bring friends family and support persons.
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St. Catherine Hospital
Garden City
Flu prompts vaccine push as several districts report flu like symptoms
Health officials urge vaccination amid rising flu activity in southwest Kansas. Garden City nurses report no confirmed influenza A cases, but Garfield Elementary notes 15 students out yesterday from a 320 student body. Ulysses reports about 90 absences at Kepley Middle School, with declines later in the week. Syracuse and Scott City districts report varying absenteeism. KDHE outlines influenza symptoms transmission risks and treatment, stressing rest fluids and caution with aspirin for children.
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Speer
Polly Witt
USD 457
Garden City
Garfield Elementary
W. Walnut
Sarah Skipper
Skipper
Kansas
Ulysses
Bill Hall
Kepley Middle School
Colorado
Hall
Syracuse
Scott City Usd
Dean Katt
Scott City Middle School
Scott Community High School
Flu shots urged as KDHE notes ongoing influenza activity
Watson reported sporadic influenza activity across Kansas. KDHE tests viral specimens to identify strains and tracks changes through the season. Garden City health department offers $11 flu shots at 919 Zerr Rd. Deputy Epidemiologist Dr. Gail Hansen says flu vaccine is about 80 percent effective. illness may still occur but is usually milder with fewer complications. Vaccination remains important for high risk groups. Speer notes Kansas averages about 1,600 pneumonia and flu deaths annually.
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Watson
Division of Health and Environmental Laboratories
KDHE
Speer
Garden City
Gail Hansen
Hansen
Kansas
Melissa Shanks 97 dies in California after long life of art and service
Melissa Shanks 97 of San Diego California died November 8 2003 in Anaheim. Born April 22 1906 in Bross Kansas she was an artist longtime community member and WWII era helper to doctors. Survived by son Gordon and daughters Martha and Betty with several grandchildren and greats. Funeral held November 15 2003 at El Camino Memorial Park. Memorials to Milestone Hospice.
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Melissa Shanks
San Diego
California
Anaheim
Bross
Kingman County
Kansas
William Arthur
Flora Phipps
Garden City
Phipps
West
Melissa
China
Florence McCray
Japan
Cloisonne
First Presbyterian Church of
Joseph Matthew Shanks
Indiana
Joe
CPA
Savings & Loan
Kansas City
Missouri
Anchorage
Alaska
Yokohama
Occidental
Homer Roberts
Gordon Shanks
Seal Beach
Martha Martin
Poway
Betty Birkemark
Lassebo
Sweden
Pauline Stewart
Millville
Delaware
William Lyle Phipps
Rachel Hamilton
el Camino Memorial Park
Milestone Hospice
Carson St
Torrance
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