1st Lt. David Meier Welcomed Home on Leave
1st Lt. David Meier returns home from a military stint in Iraq as family and community members gather to celebrate his safe return. Neighbors, friends, and local officials extend appreciation for his service and welcome him back.
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Student faces charges in school gun incident
A 13-year-old seventh grader from Lakin Middle School in October is set to stand trial on two misdemeanor charges beginning January 13 at the Kearny County Courthouse. Sean Campbell faces counts of criminal use of weapons and possession of a firearm on school property.
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Blackman Proud Of Teaching Work In Garden City
Finney County resident Don Blackman reflects on a career helping adults and youth learn. He taught English as a second language to Garden City residents and describes education as his calling. His early challenge was language barriers from Army days in Germany. He sought inclusion and learned German to help open doors for others.
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Man learns German to teach and connect with Mennonites
Blackman recalls a six month stay with a non English speaking family. He learned German to communicate and later did translation work for the military. Now he uses German to educate and converse with Mennonites, praising their intelligence and candor.
Departure of four Garden Medical Clinic surgeons shocks patients
Local patients mourn the loss of four specialists from Garden Medical Clinic and St Catherine Hospital including orthopedic surgeon Steve Miller who plans to leave December 19. Podaitrist Chad Rappaport, urologist Sheldon Roberts and oncologist Roy Hall also exit, prompting searches for care elsewhere.
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Steve Miller
Miller
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Roy Hall
St. Catherine
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Livingston
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Stevens Park holiday lighting draws crowd for Santa visit
About 100 attendees braved wind and rain for the Stevens Park annual holiday lighting. Steps Dance Studio dancers in sequined Santa hats performed a free community show, and Tumbleweed Girl Scouts sang carols. Santa distributed candy canes as crowds, including families and dogs in sweaters, wished for holiday cheer.
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