Garden City fire department reforms approved by city manager
Garden City Manager Bob Halloran approved at least five recommendations from the Fire Department Improvement Team. Actions include 30 day posting of job announcements, letters of intent for other positions, tobacco use restrictions in buildings, enforcement by supervisors, designated outside areas for tobacco use, NFPA 1975 compliant uniforms, and city funding for station shorts. He blocked gym shorts and $100 yearly uniform footgear for staff, and set conditions on two other recommendations including smoking in vehicles. See Department, Page AS
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City of Garden City
Bob Halloran
Garden City Fire Department
Halloran
Salvation Army bell ringers return to Garden City streets
Salvation Army volunteers begin the annual bell ringing drive, staffing red kettles at Dillons East and West, JC Penney, Sears, Walgreens, Walmart and El Mercado to collect change for community services. Lt. Craig Lurtz notes about 3,000 volunteer hours planned and urges more help.
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Garden City
Salvation Army
San Francisco
Craig Lurtz
Dillons
District Sends Letter About Deadly Choking Game
Garden City Public Schools issued a letter to parents after an investigation found at least 32 students participated in the choking game. Superintendent Rick Atha said the message aims to alert families via letters and newsletters, budgeting about $2,600 to mail to roughly 7,000 students.
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Garden City Public Schools
Rick Atha
Atha
Dighton Mourns Loss Of Young Teacher Allan Fullbright
Allan Fullbright a 23 year old math teacher at Dighton Elementary collapsed Friday afternoon and died later at Lane County Hospital. Students and parents remarked on his strong teaching and personal connection with the class, leaving a lasting impression on the community. An autopsy is pending and USD 482 board members expressed shock and sympathy.
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Dighton
Allan R. Fullbright
Fullbright
Lane County Hospital
Mary Birney
USD 482 Board of Education
Presley Herndon
Generations share tips for a traditional Thanksgiving turkey
Garden City families pass down tips for selecting and cooking turkey for Thanksgiving. Lola Wilson recommends a 15 to 18 pound butterball and fridge thawing, while Ruth Williams favors a 15 pound bird raised on a local farm near Sublette. Williams plans two days of prep for 35 to 40 guests and includes ham and beef sides.
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Lola Wilson
Garden City
Wilson
Ruth Williams
Williams
Sublette
Cooking Tips for Roasting a Non-Stuffed Turkey
Step by step guidance for roasting a whole turkey without stuffing. Preheat to 325F, prep turkey by removing giblets, washing, and drying. Place breast up on a rack, insert thermometer, add water if desired, cover with foil, and roast until thigh reads 180F. Remove foil to brown, baste, then rest 20-30 minutes before carving.
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