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Those looking for a jump on some holiday shopping and decor will soon have just that chance.
This year's KSCB Holiday Home Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, and everything will be happening at the Seward County Activity Center at 810 Stadium Ave. and as KSCB Sales Manager Cheryl Collins tells it, this year’s show will be good for shoppers.
A Liberal teen suffered a suspected minor injury Tuesday night in an accident in Lyon County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported shortly before midnight Tuesday, for an unknown reason, a 2008 Lexus L460 struck a 2023 Chevy Trailblazer from behind on Interstate 335 about 25 miles northeast of Emporia.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Liberal City Commission honored that at its most recent meeting Tuesday evening.
Vice Mayor Matt Landry read the proclamation.
“WHEREAS, breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting one in eight women during their lifetime; and WHEREAS, early detection through regular screenings, mammograms, and increased awareness significantly improves survival rates of life for those diagnosed; and WHEREAS, continued research and innovation have led to improved treatments and a greater understanding of prevention, offering hope to individuals and families touched by breast cancer; WHEREAS the City of Liberal recognizes the courage and strength of breast cancer survivors and honors the memory of those lives who were lost to this disease; and WHEREAS, local healthcare providers, community organizations and volunteers in Liberal continue to play a vital role in education, early detection and supporting those affected; and WHEREAS, during the month of October, communities across the nation united to raise awareness, share information and encourage individuals to take proactive steps toward prevention and early detection,” Landry read.
About 20 years ago, Seward County started a local office for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Women Infants and Children (WIC) program at the Seward County Health Department.
At that time, Tiffani Krause was chosen to head up that office as director. As of Sept. 29, she is no longer in that position, as she has chosen to retire.
Prior to and while serving as WIC director, Krause has had extra education in breastfeeding, and she got her nursing degree in 1987 at Seward County Community College.
She brought with her a wealth of experience in the health care field, including two years as a nurse’s aide, as well as a licensed practical nurse and registered nurse, at Liberal Good Samaritan Society.
Sixteen members of the Eisenhower Middle School Warrior Band recently auditioned for the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association (SWKMEA) Middle School Honor Band and Honor Orchestra. Following a competitive audition process, 10 students were recognized.
Four students earned seats in the prestigious SWKMEA Middle School Honor Band: Emma Graham (flute), Cecilia Holder (trumpet), Omar Lizarraga (trumpet), and Caitlin Rice (French horn). Six additional students were selected as Honor Band alternates: Maryjose Romo (alto saxophone), Sindy Garcia Perez (trumpet), Jose Lopez Batz (trumpet), and Alberto Espinoza Villalba (tuba).
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