USD 457 to consider consent agenda at Monday meeting
USD 457 board meets at 7 p.m. in the Educational Support Center to approve the consent agenda, including purchasing custodial paper products, vehicles for the Russell Child Development Center, and school buses. Superintendent Rick Atha notes John Scheppner will receive a Boardmanship Academy Award. New business covers an intramural sports program funded by gate receipts student fees and sponsorship.
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Fleming St
Rick Atha
John Scheppner
Kansas
Atha
Russell Child Development Center
Martin Segovia
Senior advocacy group to meet Monday
The 2010 Kansas Silver Haired Legislature will hold its 28th annual session at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center in Topeka starting with an afternoon workshop for delegates on Monday. The official session opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday with proposed legislation entering committees at 9 a.m. The body, for ages 60 and up, drafts bills for Kansas seniors and will coordinate with the Kansas Legislature. Contact Karen Sipes at (785) 368-7196 for more information.
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Ramada Hotel and Convention Center
S.E. 6Th St
Topeka
Kansas
Karen Sipes
Extreme Fowl Third Annual Youth Trap Shoot in Lakin
The Third Annual Extreme Fowl trap shoot is set for October 2 at the Lakin Gun Club east of Lakin. Youth 16 and younger qualify by attending a gun safety meeting with pre-registration at 4 p.m. CT and a meal at 4:30 p.m. Call Justin Greer, John Holmes, Trent Warden, or Danny Besthorn after 6:30 p.m. for details.
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Lakin
Justin Greer
John Holmes
Trent Warden
Danny Besthorn
Corn yields in Kansas fall short of record forecasts
TURON AP Hutchinson News reports central Kansas corn harvest winds down as extreme heat and scarce rain trim potential. Dodge City Coop manager Jerald Kemmerer says about 25 percent of crop harvested with dry land yields 20 percent below last year and irrigated acres down 10 to 20 percent. Grain quality remains strong and 59 percent rated good or excellent by Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service.
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TURON
Kansas
Hutchinson News
Jerald Kemmerer
Dodge City Coop
Kemmerer
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service
From Homeless To Prosperity Tillmans Give Back
Stephanie and Shomari Tillman, who left a shelter in Kansas and built a graphic design business, celebrated their new location and online expansion with a $25,000 donation to the Salvation Army. The gift funds a room at a new family homeless shelter, honoring supporters met at the Olathe Salvation Army shelter.
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Clathe
Kansas
Stephanie
Shomari Tillman
Salvation Army
Olathe
Sequoyah 8 theater in Garden City unveils grand remodel
Mitchell Theatres completes an eight screen renovation at Sequoyah 8 in Garden City after a multi million dollar upgrade. Stadium seating high back rocker seats two new box office booths DTS digital sound and expanded lobby. Tickets lowered by one dollar and concessions trimmed. No. 1 combo now ten dollars with tax. Local owners Brian and Brent Mitchell say the remodel attracted strong public response while keeping the theater open during construction. For showtimes visit sequoyah8 or call 275-2760.
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Elkhart
Northridge Shopping Center
Northridge Cinema 8
Guymon
Okla
Chisholm Trail Center
Cinema 8
Newton
Garden City
Brian Mitchell
Finney County
Sequoyah8.com
Kansas lawsuit seeks immediate ruling on judicial nominations
Plaintiffs challenge Kansas Supreme Court and appellate justice nominations arguing excessive lawyer influence and voting rights violation. They ask US District Judge Monti Belot to deny dismissal, grant summary judgment, and issue a permanent injunction against the state. The case targets the nine member nominating commission and related statutes as unconstitutional.
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Wichita
Supreme Court
Kansas
Monti Belot
Belot
Kansas Supreme Court
Commission
Nominating Commission
Banner Art Auction Showcases Surreal Local Works
Downtown Vision hosts the third annual Banner Art Auction at 6 p.m. October 2 in the Clarion Inn ballroom, featuring spray, pastels, and acrylic works by area artists. Bidders start at 75 dollars. proceeds fund next year’s banners with excess funds split between artists and Downtown Vision.
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Buffalo Jones
Main Street
Garden City
Clarion Inn
E. Kansas Ave
Downtown Vision
Beverly Schmitz
Glass
Holcomb
Garden City Community College
Curt Kinney
Kinney Glass
Downtown Vision Board
Kinney
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