Bar ordinance clash leaves Bo's Outback in limbo
City officials battle over how to define a nearby school for a 200 foot distance rule. Bo's Outback at 607 N Eighth St sits within dispute of bar location versus the Bison Adult Diploma program next door. A proposed ordinance tweak would measure from the alcohol sales building to the church or school property line, aligning with city code.
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Pioneer Home license in Jeopardy over excess care
Kansas officials plan to revoke Pioneer Home adult care license after June inspections found care beyond licensed scope including giving medications and wound dressings. Staff lacked qualified hands on care and several violations cited include unmarked food, mold in showers, hot water issues, and missing TB tests. See Adult Care, Page AS.
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See You At the Pole at Garden City High School
Garden City students joined national See You At the Pole activities at the flag pole this morning. Cody Crouch, 15, says the event shows faith and belief in God though some fear being labeled a “Jesus freak.” About 30 to 40 current and former GCHS students gathered, part of a national tradition that has drawn millions in past years. Students alternated between songs and prayers for world leaders as part of the observance.
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Garden City murder case delayed for witness testimony
The preliminary hearing for Justin Servantez, 22, delayed to September 23 in Finney County District Court to allow a primary witness to testify. Servantez is charged with second degree murder in the shooting at a Laurel Street residence that killed Arellano Torres, 20. Police detective Bill Powers was subpoenaed but absent due to training.
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Holcomb Students Meet Adequate Progress On State Tests
Holcomb USD 363 reports adequate yearly progress on state assessments though officials warn more work remains. Seventh graders at Holcomb Middle School show strong math gains with over 90 percent proficient or higher, up 40 percent from the prior year, while eighth graders reach 89.3 percent proficient in reading. Principal Dave Novack credits early intervention and formative assessments for gains, with improvements noted among Hispanic students and those from low income backgrounds.
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2004 AYP at Holcomb Schools Highlight Reading and Math Proficiency
The report defines Adequate Yearly Progress as the share of students meeting or exceeding proficient levels on state tests under No Child Left Behind. It covers reading and math for grades 4, 7, 10 and 5, 8, 11, with kindergarten through eighth graders at 57.3 percent reading proficiency and 53.5 percent math. high school shows 51 percent in reading and 38 percent in math.
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