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The USD 480 school board had a hefty agenda to take on during its last regularly scheduled meeting of 2024 Monday evening.
Near the beginning of the meeting, Liberal High School Student Engagement Coordinator Rory Arnold was honored as the November Educator of the Month, with LHS Principal Ashley Kappelmann praising his work in the school.
Wednesday morning, deputies with the Seward County Sheriff’s office seized about 45 pounds of methamphetamine as part of a traffic stop for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 54 near Kismet.
Undersheriff Ryan Roehr said in a press release, during traffic enforcement, a deputy observed numerous indicators of criminal activity.
Another year has almost come and gone, which means another year of employment for many people, including with the City of Liberal.
Tuesday evening’s Liberal City Commission meeting began with the annual Employee Service Awards, which honored several of the city’s long-time employees. Recognized for 10 years of service were Jaime Sanchez (Parks/Sports Turf Department), Adrian Ward (Solid Waste Department), Karla Hannold (Communications Department), Valerie Timmer (Communications Department), and Aaron Luman (Liberal Fire Department). Recognized for 15 years of service were Brandt Helsel (Liberal Police Department), Argelia Aragon (Liberal Police Department), Jesus Aguilar (Water Department), Paul Holman (Cemetery Department), Esperanza Martinez (Communications Department), and Erika Villa (Building Department). Recognized for 20 years of service were Chris Head (Liberal Police Department), and Alicia Hidalgo (Administration), and recognized for 25 years of service were Guillermo Corona (Water Department) and Brian Fornwalt (Airport).
Some local children will get a chance to buy Christmas presents this Saturday at Walmart with the help of the Liberal Police Department.
Formerly known as Shop With A Cop, the event now known as LPD & Me Christmas will look to the event the department has had in previous years.
“Our staff will cook a delicious breakfast for the kids, officers and staff,” LPD Community Police Coordinator Dalanie Underwood said. “We will let everyone eat, and then we head over to Walmart and the shopping will begin.”
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