Police find body of missing man with GC ties
The body of Hays man Jacob Montoya III missing since September 30 was found Friday in a field in far eastern Ellis County. Funeral arrangements are pending at Garland Funeral Home in Garden City. Further details were released by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.
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Ross Dress for Less opens in Garden City at Schulman Crossing
A soft opening gave way to an official Saturday morning launch at Garden City’s Schulman Crossing. Manager Donna, recently moved from Denver, praised the welcoming community and packed crowd. District Manager Jeff Hostetler lauded the opening team of about 60 employees for their initiative and work ethic, noting many first jobs. This is Ross’s fourth Kansas store as the chain expands beyond 1,200 locations nationwide.
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Finney County 4-H creates tie-dye pillowcases for service challenge
Cooper Kleystueber, 12, helps at the Finney County Extension office as 4-H members produce 100 Magic Pillowcases for Kids. Half will go to the Garden City Family Crisis Center and half to Spirit of the Plains CASA for distribution to children in need.
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Kansas job growth in 2014 lags national pace
Analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Kansas private-sector jobs rose about 1 to 2 percent annually since early 2010, lagging the national trend. The finding frames the governor race debates between Sam Brownback and Paul Davis, with competing takes on tax cuts and job creation. Kansas posted its strongest post recession growth in 2011, the year taxes were cut.
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Buchele Commended in 2015 National Merit Program
GCHS senior Mary Lynn Buchele, inspired by her engineer granddad, endures four hours of nightly calculus as she aims to design farm equipment. She is among 4,000 students named Commended in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing in the top 5 percent.
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Local high school student earns PSAT recognition
Neighbors note Mary Lynn, one of the 1.5 million PSAT takers in 2013, as she becomes a semifinalist or finalist for scholarships. She plans to study engineering at Franklin W. Olin College, Rose Hulman or Wichita State, balancing science with arts courses at GCHS. Her mother praises her focus and potential.
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Weather Outlook Tue Sunny Cooler with 62 High
Mostly sunny weather with a cooler day ahead across the region. High near 62 and low around 36. Tuesday turns sunny with a higher temperature, reaching about 71 and a low near 39. See details on page A8.
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