Anderson County Schools Earn Strong State Report Card
The Kansas State Department of Education data show Anderson County schools meet or exceed state averages in most areas with reading and grade school math above average. High school math trails, while writing in 10th grade draws concern, prompting plans to adjust teaching methods and strengthen overall strategies. Superintendent Gordon Myers notes good teachers and seeks publicizing results and ideas to lift performance further.
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Three ACHS Students Earn KMEA All-State Choir Berth
Three Anderson County High School students Ashley Ecclefield Jerrica Miller and Sennett Rockers were chosen from 160 auditioning vocalists to join the Kansas Music Educators Association All-Festival Choir at the three day Feb 26 28 convention in Wichita. The quartet from District I includes eight sopranos altos tenors and basses with Elise Peterson guiding the group along with instructors Steve Petty Carmen Hofer and Jeff Morrison.
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Steve Petty
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Iola Restores Civil War Statue Ol' Zachary
The Ol' Zachary statue of a Union soldier in Iola, one of four white bronze figures by J.W. Fiske Co, required repair after years of damage. The Allen County Veterans Day committee funded repair, and Degginger's Foundry rebuilt the statue after a risky move from Iola to Topeka and back, returning it to display in a local furniture store window.
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Lead poisoning bill eyed by Kansas Senate panel
KDHE Secretary Gary Mitchell testified on SB 437 to create a statewide program preventing lead poisoning in children. He warned that routine actions like opening a window can spread lead dust. the plan would measure exposure, outline screening, and aid local health departments. The bill faces a Aug. 31 deadline if the federal program is not established.
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Sheriffs May Choose Their Uniforms in Kansas Bill
A Kansas Senate committee endorsed SB 469 to let sheriffs pick their own uniform colors and fabrics. The attorney general's office would review changes within 30 days, with veto power preserved. The measure stems from a 1970 rule mandating French blue uniforms and aims for distinguishable attire across counties.
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Week of school events and tournaments listing
An active calendar of activities includes wrestling at Eudora and Silver Lake, junior high basketball at Prairie View and Wellsville, freshman and varsity events at Spring Hill and Silver Lake, spelling bees at Mt Ida and Greeley, regional piano and ACT tests, site council meetings, and Feb 13 14 basketball and wrestling tournaments with Louisburg, Gardner and Burlington highlights.
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Spring Hill
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Wellsville
Irving Site Council
Burlington
Water sports meeting set in Garnett for July and August
A Garnett area meeting on water ski wakeboard and kneeboard events is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by the Garnett Jaycees the session will feature Todd Whalen state coordinator for IIT Amateur League Waterski Wakeboard Kneeboard Tour.
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Public invited to Garnett Health Living weight loss program
Garnett-Anderson County Hospital launches a 12 week Health Living Weight Loss program led by nurse practitioner Cindy Inman starting Feb. 23. The first meeting at 5 30 p m in the Long-Term Care Facility basement with weekly sessions at 5 p m. Fee is 30 per person. Call 785 448 2674 to register.
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Garnett — Anderson County Hospital
Cindy Inman
Genealogists to discuss how to start
The Anderson County Genealogical Society will hold a beginner workshop for new genealogists from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 28 at the Garnett library, providing guidance on starting family history research.
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Anderson County Genealogical Society
Garnett Library
Calendar items for Anderson County and Garnett
A brief list shows Monday at 9 a.m. Anderson County Commission at the courthouse. Tuesday at 5 15 p.m. Garnett City Commission at city hall. Wednesday at 7 p.m. Friends of the Trail meeting at town hall.
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