Sugar beet history program set for April 12 at Finney Fairgrounds
Finney County High Plains Horticulture Society hosts a 7 p.m. presentation by Johnetta Hebrlee on the history of sugar beet farming in Finney County, covering development, production and local impact, including the Garden City sugar factory from 1906 to 1955, with historical pictures and info. Contact Eula Mae Galati at (620) 276-3616 for details. Also note National Safe Digging Month guidance urging callers to contact 811 before digging to avoid utility strikes, and a 7 p.m. musical program at Garden Valley Retirement Village featuring Deann Crase & Friends.
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Garden City
Eula Mae Galati
Kansas economy ranks 46th in nation in March report
The March report by State Policy Reports places Kansas 46th among states and the District of Columbia in the Index of State Economic Momentum. It notes lagging due to declines in oil and agriculture, with Kansas at 44th for personal income growth and 0.4 percent job loss from 2015 to 2016, while neighboring states Oklahoma Missouri Colorado Nebraska Utah California fared differently. Governor Brownback cites energy and agricultural headwinds and tax policy debate continues with opponents challenging the fiscal strategy.
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State Policy Reports
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Missouri
Michigan
Midwest
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Brownback
Hawley
Senate
Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Oklahoma
Youngsters Learn Gun Safety in Garden City Hunter Education Course
Austin Roth near 16 must complete hunter education to obtain a Kansas license, joining about 60 students in a two day course at Garden City Community College led by An gie Reisch and Lary Cole. The class covers gun safety, handling, and laws, with exams to earn certification.
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Roth
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Angie Reisch
Finney County
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Lary Cole
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Cole
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Ksoutdoors.com
Garden City
Holcomb
Kurt Hudson
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Hunter
James M. Dobson
Blue Cross and
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Bcbsks.com
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Blue Shield Association
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