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Driver faces murder allegation Man accused of rear-ending motorcyclist in fatal crash By Mark Minton Staff writer
A Garden City man is facing allegations of second-degree murder, driving under the influence and reckless driving after fatally rear-ending a motorcyclist Saturday night in Garden City. Bashir Omar, 31, 312 W. Mary
St., was southbound in the 2400 block of Fleming Street at about 6:57 p.m. Saturday in a 2002 Jeep Liberty, and Robert Becker, 67, of Garden City, was also southbound on Fleming Street on a 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle. Witnesses told Garden City police that Omar's vehicle rear-ended Becker's motorcycle and caused it to crash. Becker was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say Omar showed signs of impairment when
officers made contact with him and conducted a field sobriety test. He was arrested and lodged in the Finney County jail, initially on allegations of involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and DUI. According to Finney County Attorney Susan Richmeier, District Judge Robert Frederick set Omar's bond at $125,000 on Sunday and changed the involuntary manslaughter count to an allegation of second-degree
murder committed unintentionally but recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life. Omar’s first appearance in Finney County District Court is scheduled for today. Richmeier said Monday afternoon that she had not yet received an affidavit on the incident for review and that charges in the case are pending until her office has been provided information from the
investigation. Garden City police believe there were multiple witnesses to the accident and are requesting assistance from the community. Those who witnessed the accident or have information relevant to it should call the Garden City Police Department at (620) 276-1300. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (620) 2757807, or text your tip to the GCPD at Tip411 (847411).
A legacy of support Leave a Legacy Run draws hundreds to raise money to fight cancer By Diana Henderson Special to The Telegram
The sidewalks and street between Heartland Cancer Center and St. Catherine Hospital were bustling with activity early Saturday morning for the 10th annual Leave a Legacy 10K/5K Run. The chilly weather didn’t keep the nearly 700 runners and walkers, including children, from embarking on a 10K or 5K journey through Garden City. Chris Pettz, 53, of Deerfield, was one of 30 people wearing orange T-shirts with a cowboy on the back declaring they were on team Ron P’s Wranglers. “My dad’s battling cancer,” Pettz said of his father, Ron Pettz. “My daughter suggested this. The whole family tries to get together to support my dad.” Pettz’s daughter, Jennifer Sperry, 24, of Deerfield, saw the event on Facebook and thought her grandfather would like to see the whole family get together. “Our family is pretty active,” she said. “It’s just a good way to get everybody together.” More than 100 signs covered the lawn in front of St. Catherine, declaring a name of a person that people were participating in honor or in memory of. Maria Quintanar, 27, of
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Garden City, joined team Sarah in memory of her grandfather, Ramon Gomez, 67, of Mexico, who died this year after his battle with cancer. “The fact that some people can survive is big,” she said. “I will remember running with an amazing team.” Thirty-seven people formed Team Sarah in honor of Sarah Jameson, 29, of Garden City, who was diagnosed with cancer in June 2016. Jameson said she really appreciated the support and gifts the Leave a Legacy Foundation provided her throughout the year. “When I became a patient last year, they were the first people to reach out to me,” she said. “I think it’s important to give back and help everybody who’s fighting.” Paige Kraus, 42, of Garden City, is one of 12 founding members who started the event 10 years ago in memory of their friend, Laura Kleysteuber, who died of brain cancer at the age of 30. “I think Laura was an amazing Christian woman who always gave back to others and lived an inspiring life,” Kraus said. “Therefore, she encouraged us to give back.” “It’s amazing how it’s caught on,” she added. “The number of participants has increased from 300 in the early years to last year we were at 700.”
Runners and walkers turn south on to Third Street from Spruce Street as they begin the Legacy Run races Saturday morning. This year’s event, in its 10th year, had approximately 700 participants. [PHOTOS BY BRAD NADING/STAFF
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School board approves K-8 tech plan By Mark Minton Staff writer
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The USD 457 Board of Education on Monday gave final approval to a new technology program that will facilitate iPads for student use in every district classroom by 2020. The program was approved in a 4-2 vote, with Tim Cruz, Mark Rude, Dr. Gloria Hopkins
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B.J. Guerrero holds up a thank you sign and yells support to runners and walkers as they head toward the finish line Saturday morning during the annual Legacy Run races. Guerrero said she came out to show her support for the fundraiser as three of her sisters have been affected by cancer.
and Jean Clifford in favor, and Dana Nanninga and Jennifer Standley opposed. Lara Bors was absent. Nanninga was concerned that there hadn’t been enough data collected on the positive effects of iPad usage at Garden City High School. The program will require a new funding commitment of $187,000, and while board members in favor felt that number represented
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a significant savings to the district when considering the scope of the project, Nanninga said the dollar amount was still too large to commit to without more concrete evidence that the rollout will be worth the money. Another concern shared by Nanninga and Standley was that widespread use of iPads and related technology at the elementary and middle school
levels would further desocialize students. Clifford noted that the transmission to widespread use of iPads at GCHS has “settled [students] down” during periods such as lunchtime. She explained that students previously struggled to sit still and behave appropriately. Now, she said, iPads have influenced See TECH, A5