Halloran Fire Improvement Proposals and Residency Talks
Garden City commissioners met to discuss expanding the three mile firefighter residency rule to include all of Finney County to aid recruitment. The nine member improvement team argues boundary extension won t affect response times since on call backs are not mandatory during emergencies. The team chair said more information is needed before decisions and noted meetings are closed to the public with a March 1 2006 deadline for final recommendations.
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Halloran
Garden City
Finney County
Reynaldo Mesa
Marla Flentie
Flentie
Austin Peters Group
Wichita
Kansas Association of Counties
Youth choking game linked to district wide risk
A district letter describes the choking game as dangerous with risks of strokes seizures and eye damage. Police found about 32 students across at least four schools aged 8 to 15 involved in choking themselves or others to get high. Two deaths by the game statewide this year, one in Lawrence and one in Wichita.
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Atha
Garden City
Mike Utz
Utz
United States
Polly Witt
Bbs-Tv
Channel 21
Witt
Lawrence
Wichita
Salvation Army bell ringers seek volunteers and donations
Bell ringers return to streets to support utility, water and gas aid, after school programs, and the thrift store. Last year kettles raised 28000 of 60000, with a goal of 30000 this year. Volunteers are urged to help, with Adopt A Family and Angel Tree programs also featured. Call 276-4027 for details.
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Salvation Army
Lurtz
Kettles
Carolyn Myers
The
Family Thanksgiving Traditions Highlight Deep Fried Turkey
Grandmother LaVaughn Roth, farm near Garden City, plans a 15 pound turkey as fewer relatives join, while discussing early planning. Kansas State University experts note deep frying’s origin with slaves and rising popularity, with safety lessons from Garden City residents like Chet Thompson about oil levels and fire risks.
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LaVaughn Roth
Garden City
Roth
South
James Waters
Dietary Foods
Kansas State University Research and Extension
Lawrence
Waters
Allstate Insurance Co
Chet Thompson
Thompson
Dighton Mourns Loss Of New District Educator
Dighton honors Fullbright, a first year teacher and junior high coach, described as beloved by students and parents. Memorial planned at United Methodist Church in Dighton for area youth and school community. Fullbright, formerly of Ellinwood, held degrees from Barton Community College and Fort Hays State University. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood.
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Levin
United Methodist
Dighton High
Ellinwood
Barton Community College
Fort Hays State University
Immanuel United Church of Christ
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Dighton High School
John Levin
Fullbright
Dighton
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Western State Bank
E. Kansas Ave
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