Roundup CDBG reps in town Wednesday
Kansas Department of Commerce staff from the community development division will visit Garden City on Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the Garden City Administrative Center to discuss proposed changes for fiscal year 2005. Topics include the Community Development Block Grant program and programs such as Kansas Main Street and flood mitigation. The meeting is open to the public.
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Kansas Department of Commerce
Garden City
Eighth St
Kansas Main Street
Construction work on US 83 50 400 ramp loop interchange begins Monday
Kansas Department of Transportation confirms two phase reconstruction of Fulton Street bypass ramps and loops at the US 83 50 400 interchange. West side ramps close in phase one, east side in phase two with marked detours via Garden City streets. One lane traffic during work, temporary signals. Contractor Dobson Brothers Inc. estimated $1,316,440, finish by late July. Also, Better Kid Care teleconference on child play to be held Thursday at Finney County Extension Office from 6:10 to 8:10 p.m. Registration costs $2. call 272 3670 by Wednesday.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Fulton Street
Garden City
Dobson Brothers Inc
Lincoln
Neb
Finney County Extension Office
S. Ninth St
Fort Riley Sgt Christopher Ramirez Dies in Iraq Fighting
Sgt. Christopher Ramirez 34 of Edinburg Texas died Wednesday in Al Anbar near Fallujah. He belonged to Company B 1st Battalion 16th Infantry 1st Brigade 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley. Ramirez joined in 1991 and served at Fort Riley since 2001. He is the 36th Fort Riley soldier to die in Iraq.
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Fort Riley
Texas
Christopher Ramirez
Edinburg
al Anbar
Fallujah
Baghdad
16Th Infantry
Iraq
Deb Skidmore
Ramirez
Lakin Approves Upgrades To Wastewater Lagoons
Lakin moves forward with upgrades to the southeast lagoons to reduce odors. A $887,498 loan from Kansas Department of Health and Environment funds a new lift station aeration equipment and discharge line to the Arkansas River. Completion aimed for 2005 with a 20 year debt service and a rate rise from $4 to $8 per month.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Soukup
Bucher, Willis and Ratliff
Salina
Arkansas River
Lakin City
Emergency management training for Garden City administrators
Garden City USD 457 building principals joined about 40 fire police hospital and emergency management personnel at the Finney County Law Enforcement Center for two days of ICS For First Responders training. The program covered emergency factors history legal background and command system concepts.
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Garden City
USD 457
Finney County Law Enforcement Center
Finney County Emergency Management Services
Victor Ornel
Julie Koerperich
Syracuse man sought in nine Lakin area burglaries
Warrants issued for an 18-year-old Syracuse man on nine counts including aggravated burglary auto burglary and felony theft tied to a March crime spree spanning Lakin Tribune and surrounding counties. Authorities broadened the probe with multiple sheriffs noting vehicle entries and thousands in losses. The suspect remains at large with the name withheld.
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Lakin
Syracuse
Kearny County
Jim Jarboe
Kevin Campbell
Jarboe
Greeley
Hamilton
Prowers County
Colo
Garden City seniors plan 1970s Project Graduation party
Garden City High School seniors prepare for the upcoming Project Graduation with a 1970s theme. They sign Peace of Mind agreements pledging not to drink or use drugs. Olson leads the committee with senior parents and local vendors donating prizes and gifts for attendees. The event includes security from the police department and Jam House Productions activities. About 125 seniors attended last year, and about half of the class typically participates.
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Garden City High School
Cindy Olson
Olson
Garden City
Jam House Productions
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