Early registration for Garden City egg hunt today
The Garden City Recreation Commission allows wristband pickup for the annual egg hunt at 310 N Sixth St until 5 30 p m. The event starts noon Saturday at the Tangeman Sports Complex on Spruce Street. Registration is 1 per child for ages 2 to second grade. Call 276 1200 with questions.
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Kearny County Historical Society Plans Annual Meeting
The Kearny County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and dinner on April 26 at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Lakin. A program honors Civil War nurse Mary Ann Bickerdyke, noted for caring for soldiers and aiding veterans. reservations are required with calls to the museum at (620) 355-7448 or (620) 355-7598 for specific hours.
Columnist Bob Getz retires after 27 years at The Eagle
WICHITA AP Bob Getz ends 27 year run as Kansas humorist for The Wichita Eagle after about 5,800 columns and 3.37 million words He cites health as a major factor and signs off with farewell to deadlines Getz, 59, joined The Eagle in 1975 from Boca Raton News and endured two heart attacks and a quadruple bypass in 2002 He lampooned drivers licenses courts witches whales mayors police chiefs and Derby’s stop light.
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Protection One executives get raises amid sale plan
Protection One Inc. will pay its five top executives about 5 million in salary and severance bonuses if they lose their jobs on sale. Officials say the package keeps management through the sale to maximize Westar Energy Inc.’s price and aid repayment of more than 3 billion in debt.
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Zoo aviary reopens after repairs at Lee Richardson Zoo
The Marie Osterbuhr Aviary at Lee Richardson Zoo reopened Monday after winter closure for wooden walkway replacement and repairs. Birds returning include starlings crested wood partridge Livingstone's turaco golden tavern weaver and Bali Mynah. Andean tinamou and black-necked stilt will arrive for the first time.
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Easter events fill weekend schedule in Garden City area
Easter weekend schedules a Living Last Supper at Clifford Hope Auditorium Garden City High School with three free performances led by Bible Christian Church. Saturday Easter Egg Stravaganza at the YMCA features family activities and egg hunts. Also planned are Son Rise 5K and Half-Marathon runs benefiting ABC Pregnancy Center plus a legislative coffee at Wheat Lands Convention Center and the Kansas Authors Club spring meeting with a author talk and luncheon.
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Scheepner
High Plains Ultrasound
Son Rise
ABC Pregnancy Center
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Chamber of Commerce
Southwestern Bell Communication
Wheat Lands Convention Center
E. Fulton St
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Ward
State receives tobacco settlement payment in full
Kansas officials confirmed a $41.1 million payment from the national tobacco settlement, including $21.6 million from Philip Morris USA, easing fears that legal woes could block funds. The state’s 25 year, 1.6 billion share is dispersed each April and December under the 1998 settlement.
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Kansans urged to remain vigilant on security
Kansas homeland security chief Maj. Gen. Greg Gardner says despite a lower national terror alert Kansans must stay vigilant as U S forces topple Saddam Hussein and terrorists are detected. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius weighs relaxing security around the Capitol while firming measures in place. Security plans and a new fence near the State Defense Building remain under construction.
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Mays
Coffey County
Regents approve plan to bring upper level courses to southwest Kansas
Kansas state Regents approved a plan by Kansas State Emporia State and Fort Hays State to partner with Barton County Dodge City Garden City Pratt and Seward County community colleges. The initiative aims to double Southwest Kansas enrollment in upper level undergrad and graduate programs through satellite computer and face to face classes. An annual additional 200000 funding starting July 1 2004 would cover face to face teaching costs as a regional coordinator system begins at Dodge City Community College.
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Seward County
Kansas City suburbs push Sunday liquor sales debate
Kansas lawmakers revisit proposals as Kansas City suburbs press for Sunday liquor sales. City managers report little local demand, while Wyandotte Edwardsville Leawood Lenexa Clathe and Lawrence weigh in. Industry leaders forecast mixed support with a 60 percent chance of passage. If taxed, some oppose Sunday sales in favor of a tax.
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Trabue Liquor
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