Diversity still shapes Garden City breakfast talk
Michael Broad of Northern Michigan University spoke at the Garden City Cultural Relations Board breakfast at the Plaza Hotel. He and Don Stull co authored a Ford Foundation study of Garden City’s ethnic shift from 1980s, documenting Southeast Asian refugees and Latin American immigrants. The board notes ongoing graduation and income challenges amid a historically diverse community.
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Perfect attendance at parent-teacher conferences at Gertrude Walker
Principal Suzanne Smith cites a decade of 100 percent attendance by parents, achieved through home visits, car conferences, and persistent outreach. Assistant Superintendent Shelly Schwatken notes district elementary schools typically meet at least 90 percent turnout, with teachers scheduling appointment times.
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Bush withdraws Harriet Miers from Supreme Court bid
President Bush abandons the push to place Harriet Miers on the Supreme Court after conservatives question her ideology and Senate demands for internal documents related to her White House counsel role. Democrats accuse Bush of bowing to the radical right as talks turn to a third nominee.
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Holcomb evaluates Sunday liquor sales request
Holcomb City Council weighs Sunday liquor sales after Frank Hembree of Premier Liquors and Thirsty Dawg restaurant asks for approval. The measure draws limited debate before being tabled for study as Mayor Dennis Lauer and Councilman Bruce Heinitz oppose Sunday sales.
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Kansas science standards face copyright dispute over evolution material
Two national groups the National Academy of Sciences and the National Science Teachers Association refused to allow the Kansas Department of Education to use their standards in new science guidelines. The State Board of Education plans a vote next month on standards that critics say promote intelligent design while supporters call for balanced evolution teaching.
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