Free Celtic guitar concert at Finney County Library
Roundup Library hosts a free 2 p.m. Sunday concert by Celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow at 605 E. Walnut St. He plays traditional tunes and his own compositions on acoustic guitar, sharing humor and legends behind the music. Credits include Fingerstyle Guitar magazine and performances at the University of Denver and Denver events. For information call 272-3680.
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Jerry Barlow
Finney County Public Library
Walnut St
Barlow
Fingerstyle
University of Denver
Lamont School of Music
Denver
Cherry Creek
Denver Center For Performing Arts
Swallow Hill Music Association
Library
Construction to Begin on US Highway 50 Project
Kansas Department of Transportation plans start of US 50 improvements April 19 weather permitting. The $14 million project by Ross Construction Co. Inc. adds passing lanes and 10-foot shoulders from the Finney Gray County line to Cimarron east city limits with traffic through construction. Concrete box extensions and grading will minimize traffic impact, with completion expected in October 2011. For details contact KDOT Southwest Public Affairs Manager Calvin Carter or area engineer Dale Luedke.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Finney
Gray County
Cimarron
Ross Construction Co. Inc
KDOT
Kdot Southwest
Calvin Carter
Dale Luedke
Free Friday film at Finney County Library series
The Second Friday Films at Finney County Public Library presents a Canadian comedy drama mystery about a failed restaurateur and his neighbor plotting to attract luminaries to their Newfoundland town. Starring William Hurt and Molly Parker, the film screens at 7 p.m. with free admission and refreshments. Call 272 3680 or 260 9700 for details.
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Finney County
Walnut St
Newfoundland
William Hurt
Molly Parker
Southwest Arts & Humanities Council Film Committee
Library
Arts Center
Nike
Cole’s
Buffalo Dunes
Finney County Public Library
Southwest Arts & Humanities Council
Washburn Students Star in Mikado at White Concert Hall
Washburn University students Luke Paasch and Matthew Bell from Garden City perform in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado at 7 30 p m Friday and Saturday in White Concert Hall on campus. Paasch sings in the chorus. Bell is principal percussionist. Tickets at the door are 8 for adults, 5 for seniors, and Washburn students enter free with ID. For information call 785-670-1511.
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Washburn University
Luke Paasch
Matthew Bell
Garden City
White Concert Hall
Washburn
College Ave
Topeka
Paasch
Bell
Dodge City meeting seeks healing after Bonilla sentencing
After Sam Bonilla received a sentence of more than six years for the Sept. 7 shooting death of Steven Holt and wounding Tanner Brunson, Latino community members, law enforcement, and city leaders in Dodge City met with Department of Justice mediators to discuss improving race relations. The two hour session, moderated by CRS representatives, focused on building communication, addressing concerns, and planning a follow up in a month.
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Dodge City
Sam Bonilla
Rebecca Escalante
Escalante
Bonilla
Steven Holt
Tanner Brunson
Arkansas River
Department of Justice
Craig Mellecker
Pascual Marquez
Community Relations Service
Kansas City
Mellecker
Justice Department
Terry Malone
Ken Strobel
Becky Monroe
U.S. Justice Department
Monroe
Marquez
Strobel
Endowment auction to support Garden City scholarships
The Garden City Community College Endowment Association hosts a scholarship auction titled Who's Your Daddy? at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Finney County Exhibition Building in Garden City. Doors open at 6, with a silent auction at 6:30 and live bidding at 7:30. wrist bands cost 25 dollars after Wednesday. A 2010 Dodge Challenger SE is among major prizes. Proceeds fund GCCC scholarships and related activities.
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Garden City Community College Endowment Association
Finney County Exhibition
Fairgrounds
Garden City
Keller- Leopold Insurance
Kinney Glass
Goldworks
Culligan of
Southwest Kansas
Skeeter’s Body Shop
Burtis Motor Co
Gccc Endowment Association
Plus Association
GCCC
Culligan
Western Beverage
Southwest Distributing
Great Western Dining
Pepsi
Gccc Meats
Keller Leopold Insurance
Skeeters Body Shop
Kansas
Oeck
Rowen
Pam Caldwell
Finney County Fairgrounds
Caldwell
Association
Lawmaker Responds to Ethics Complaint Over Capitol Rent
A CREW filing accuses nine members of Congress of paying below market rent for a Washington home linked to The Fellowship. Rep. Moran defends faith-based study, while CREW cites fair market value as the issue. Brownback’s aide notes a brief residency before a condo purchase.
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Topeka
Congress
Washington
Jerry Moran
Kansas
The
Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics
Crew
House
Senate
Moran
Sam Brownback
Capitol
C Street Center Inc
Fellowship
Melanine Sloan
Sloan
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Lex
CRS
Mitchell Theaters
Sequoyah Eight Cinema
Denver Bronco
Garnand Fine Furniture
Table Rock Lake
Chris McKinney
US Air Force Academy
Burtis
Highlands Ranch
Colorado
Timothy Hanigan
Christina Hanigan
E. Mary St
Garden City Police Department
Garden City Community College
Russell Child Development Center
Finney County Historical Society
Becki Ronen
Brad
Brian Hart
Brownback
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