Foundation giving dry erase markers to district centers
The Garden City Public Schools Foundation will distrib ute dry erase markers to intermediate centers Friday with 8:30 a.m. Bernadine Sitts and 9 a.m. Charles O. Stones assemblies for distribution. Markers complement white boards funded in prior years, following teacher mini grants to boost instruction and community ties as part of the Western Kansas Community Foundation alliance.
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Charles O. Stones
Western Kansas Community Foundation
Antiquities Photos at Florence Wilson Elementary
Florence Wilson Elementary School's PTA sponsors Antiquities Photos with sepia portrait sessions on Saturday at 1709 Labrador St. Families pay a $10 coupon for one 10 by 13 inch photo. Antiquities Studios provides clothing and props. Appointments available. contact 805 7400 for details.
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Antiquities Photos
Labrador St
Antiquities Studios
Florence Wilson Elementary School
Shop Til You Drop Thursday at Elks Lodge
A community event will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Elks Lodge 905 Kansas Ave featuring sports collectibles candles Avon jewelry and purses from multiple vendors. Vendors may arrive at 5 p.m. and admission is free for the public.
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Obituary of Conrad Delgado Rodriguez Jr. 1969 2018 Garden City
Conrad Delgado Rodriguez Jr. 44 of Garden City died Sept 17 2018 at St. Catherine Hospital. Born Jan 9 1969 in Tribune to Conrad Delgado Rodriguez Sr. and Evelina Ramirez Montemayor he graduated Garden City High School. He worked as a Walmart greeter and cashier. Survived by sister Disselina Dee Garcia and brothers Abe Montemayor and Virgil Montemayor. Private family service planned with no visitation. Garnand Funeral Home in charge.
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Garden City
St. Catherine Hospital
Tribune
Conrad Delgado Rodriguez Sr
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Rodriguez
Walmart
Disselina “Dee” Garcia
Abe Montemayor
Virgil Montemayor
Houston
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Sbcglobal
Garnand Funeral Home
Kansas State Board to require fingerprints for teacher license renewals
The Kansas State Board of Education voted 9 to 1 to require teachers renewing licenses who have not previously been fingerprinted to submit fingerprints for checks against a state criminal database. The policy, targeting about 35,000 teachers with renewals every five years, aims to better screen for felons prior to classroom duties and includes a $50 one time fingerprinting fee.
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State Board of Education
Kansas
Deena Horst
Salina
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Judicial Branch
Steve Roberts
Overland Park
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Davis enters 2014 Kansas governor race in bid to unseat Brownback
Democrat Paul Davis, Kansas House minority leader from Lawrence, announced via Facebook Twitter and a YouTube video that he is running for governor. The 41 year old attorney aims to restore education and middle class protections while opposing tax cuts enacted by Brownback and the GOP legislature. Kansas Republican Party leaders dismissed his bid as too liberal but Democrats and independents back Davis. Sebelius will appear at a campaign reception in Mission Hills, though party officials caution on outside influence.
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Kansas
Sam Brownback
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House
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Arnold
GOP
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Kansas Democratic Party
Senate
Anthony Hensley
Kansas House
Democratic Caucus
Kathleen Sebelius
Mission Hills
Sebelius
Oktoberfest events and POW/MIA ceremony in Garden City
Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest activities run Saturday in downtown Garden City with German foods served 11 AM to 7 PM at the Knights hall and 11 AM to 3 PM on Grant Avenue. Kenneth and Cheryl Degenhardt perform starting 11:30 AM and Remedy plays 9 PM to 1 AM for a free dance. The American Legion Auxiliary holds POW/MIA Day ceremony Friday at 6:30 PM, open to the public, at 405 S Main St. POW/MIA Day honors service members missing or prisoners of war. flags fly on six national observance days.
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Dog Behavior Seminar Planned for Saturday
The Finney County Humane Society offers a seminar on dog behavioral problems led by Michael Gauna a Wichita dog trainer certified with the Council for Professional Dog Trainers. The 9 a.m. to noon event Saturday at St James Lutheran Church 1608 Belmont Place is open to the public. no dogs allowed for safety and health reasons.
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Wichita
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Belmont
Wheat planting begins as corn harvest lags in Kansas
Kansas farmers have started winter wheat planting while corn harvest is slow. NASS reports 5 percent of winter wheat planted, similar to last year and near the 6 percent average. Only 8 percent of corn has been harvested, far below last year's 50 percent and well under the normal near 24 percent at this date.
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Wichita
Kansas
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Former Lane-Scott manager charged in embezzlement case
Earl N. Steffens 59 of Dighton was arrested August 23 and charged in Lane County District Court with embezzling funds from High Line Services LLC, a Lane-Scott Electric Cooperative subsidiary. The alleged theft spans 2008 to 2012, with a second charge for credit card misuse totaling $9,960. Steffens is free on $30,000 bond. status conference set for October 17.
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Lane County
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Ness County
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Sunflower Electric
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High Line Services LLC
High Line
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