II Accident injures Scott City man in rollover
A Scott City man George Tinajero, 26, remained in critical condition after a one vehicle rollover on Kansas Highway 4 about 15 miles east of U S 83. The driver Jose Acosta Gonzalez, 26, Healy, overcorrected after leaving the highway. Tinajero was ejected and flown to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita while Acosta Gonzalez was treated at Scott County Hospital and released.
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Scott City
George Tinajero
Jose Acosta- Gonzalez
Healy
Kansas Highway Patrol
Acosta-Gonzalez
Tinajero
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita
Scott County Hospital
Sunflower Festival Bazaar Saturday in Satanta Methodist Church
Satanta United Methodist Women host a Sunflower Festival bazaar from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall on Arapaho Avenue. Items for sale include food and garden produce, with a cakewalk and a chicken and noodle dinner by donation. Dinner menu features chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, Jell O Salad, French bread and pies. A drawing for a handcrafted Americana Triple Irish Chain quilt will be held at 7 p.m.
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Satanta
Cultural cooking classes highlight ethnic heritage in community
In cooperation with Finney County Extension Office the Garden Club International Festival Committee hosts cultural cooking classes starting 7 to 9 p.m. Nov 3 at 501 S Ninth St. Lupe Martinez Maria Garcia and Lori Gerber demonstrate tortillas and gordllas with no charge though donations are welcome for the 2004 festival. Future classes occur on the first Monday of December February March April and May. Registration 272-3670.
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Finney County Extension Office
Garden Club International Festival Committee
S. Ninth St
Lupe Martinez
Maria Garcia
Lori Gerber
SDSI chief says Kansas CDDOs risk conflicts in funding
Mark Hinde of Southwest Developmental Services Inc. argues the Kansas system can avoid conflicts by not providing services. SDSI lists and guides clients to agencies, offering no recommendations, while auditors warn CDDOs may steer referrals. Debate centers on SB 242 proposals to consolidate CDDOs and shift county control to the state.
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Southwest
Kansas
Mark Hinde
Southwest Developmental Services Inc
Cddos
Hinde
SDSI
Finney, Grant, Greeley
Hamilton
Haskell
Kearny
Lane
Morton, Scott
Seward
Stanton
Stevens
Wichita
Bethphage
Garden City
Mosaic
State of
Earl McGinn
McGinn
Senate
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Vigil remembers domestic violence victims in Finney County
A candlelight vigil on the Finney County Courthouse lawn supported domestic violence victims during October’s awareness month. Family Crisis Services hosted with a reception at its office, while Lt. Stan Jackson of the sheriff's office attended. Lana Christensen urged awareness and help, noting most victims stay initially, and services include shelter, protection orders, and advocacy.
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Finney County
N. Eighth St
Family Crisis Services
Lana Christensen
W. Fulton St
Christensen
Alison Christensen
Sheriff's Office
Jackson
Baylee Almos
Disaster loans eyed for Stanton County farmers amid drought
Stanton County joins Morton Stevens and seven Kansas counties in drought disaster relief as USDA low interest loan programs may aid growers. Local farmer Randy Morris notes dry conditions and timing for moisture while harvesting milo and wheat. The Farm Service Agency and state emergency board review disaster declarations with results due next week.
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Randy Morris
Stanton County
Morris
Washington, D.C
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Jerry Moran
Kansas
Morton County
Dennis Gashler
Farm Service Agency
Manhattan
Colorado
Oklahoma
Stevens County
Milo
National Weather Service
US Department of Agriculture State Emergency Board
Scott
Lane
Finney
Grant
Gashler
Kansas charter schools face mergers and new growth
Lawrence AP reports that about half of Kansas 26 charter schools have given notice they will close next year while a federal eight million dollar, three year grant to support planning and creation of new charter schools spurs renewed interest. Districts operate most charters, seeking funds, with several districts already eyeing new applications.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Diane DeBacker
Kansas State Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education
DeBacker
Brenda DeGroot
Basehor-Linwood Virtual School
Details emerge on Wichita teacher’s misconduct history
A report by ex FBI agent Daniel Jablonski documents a pattern of complaints against Wichita teacher Earnest Overton dating back to 1993. It details inappropriate conduct and several school transfers before the 1996 rape of a 14 year old student, leading to his 2001 arrest and a 2002 conviction. The district settled the victim’s lawsuit for 365000 dollars, paid from taxpayer funds and a district insurance policy.
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Wichita
FBI
Earnest Overton
Daniel Jablonski
Randy Rathbun
Rathbun
The
Wichita Eagle
William Brooks
Overton
Jablonski
Brooks
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William Carpenter
Scott County Fairgrounds
Veterans Memorial Building
Lakin
Senior Citizens Center
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Douglas County
Scott Aldis-Wilson Scottaw
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