Pilot to lecture and sign book at Finney library
Bob Vosburgh, former U S Air Force fighter pilot, will lecture and sign his book Lift Leadership that Soars Above and Beyond at the Finney County Public Library at noon to 1 p m Wednesday. He spent 14 years in the Air Force and a decade in corporate roles from sales to CEO and now serves as keynote speaker and business consultant. Patrons may bring lunch. drinks provided by the library.
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Bob Vosburgh
U.S Air Force
Finney County Public Library
Walnut St
Vosburgh
Air Force
Library
Disabilities poker run planned for Aug. 24
Bikers for Disabilities will hold its fourth annual Poker Run on August 24 at Stevens Park in Garden City in memory of Vernon Peck and Jim Deaver. Registration 8 to 10 a.m., run starts 10:30 a.m., return by 3 p.m. at Knights of Columbus. Pig roast, prizes, drawings, and music. Proceeds support Garden City Special Olympics. Call Francy Phillis at 276 8029 or Jeff Hollie Lyons at 275 1536 after 5 p.m.
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Stevens Park
Garden City
Vernon Peck
Jim Deaver
Knights of Columbus
Francy Phillis
Jeff
Hollie Lyons
USDA commodities slated for Finney County distribution
Commodities will be distributed at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St., 10 a.m. to noon and at the Salvation Army, 216 N. Ninth St., 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday. Items include juice, applesauce, beans, sauce, corn, salmon and walnuts. A 2002 commodity card is required with proof of income and residency in Finney County. Call 272-3620 for details.
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USDA
Finney County
10Th St
Salvation Army
N. Ninth St
Garden City pond tour marks ninth annual event
The Garden City Area Pond Association hosts its ninth annual public pond tour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tour maps are available at Gibson's Discount Center Ward's Garden Center Westlake Hardware Garden True Value Nature's Corner Meeting Nursery in Dodge City and The Green Halls in Scott City.
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Garden City Area Pond Association
Garden City
Gibson's Discount Center
Ward’s Garden Center
Westlake Hardware
Garden True Value
Nature’s Corner
Meeting Nursery
Dodge City
Green Halls
Scott City
United Way campaign kicks off August luncheon
The Finney County United Way will start its 2003 campaign with a noon luncheon on August 26 at Wheat Lands Conference Center. Tickets are $8 and available at 1511 E Fulton Terrace. phone 275-1425 for details.
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Finney County United Way
Wheat Lands Conference Center
E. Fulton St
E. Fulton Terrace
West Nile vaccines surge as Kansas reports first case
Kansas veterinarians report renewed demand for West Nile vaccines after Kansas State University confirms the state's first case in an unvaccinated horse in Cowley County. Experts warn immunity lags boosters, but many owners rush shots with costs around 35 to 45 dollars per dose.
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Topeka
Kansas
Matt Zupka
Equine Medicine & Surgery
Kansas State University
Cowley County
Nebraska
Bonnie Rush
Kansas State
West Nile
Rush
George Schreiner
Eudora Animal Hospital
Eudora
Schreiner
Jon Haggard
Zupka
Townsend Peterson
Kansas’ Natural History Museum
Peterson
George Teagarden
Teagarden
Bill Ogg
Kansas State Fair
Ogg
Local family hosts foreign exchange student with 4-H ties
Steve and Michelle Mayo hosted Paul duSartel from Ferney Voltaire France as part of the AFL exchange program. The 17 year old showed a blue ribbon pig at the Finney County Fair and enjoyed rodeo and regional tours. This is the Mayos second hosting experience following a Finnish girl four years earlier.
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Paul du Sartel
France
Finney County Fair
du Sartel
Steve Mayo
Steve
Michelle Mayo
Cliff
Pat Mayo
Paul duSartel
Ferney Voltaire
Geneva
Switzerland
Paul
Antoine duSartel
AFL
Mayos
duSartels
Garden City
United States
Kansas
Toronto
Canada
Lee Richardson Zoo
Coronado Museum
Dorothy's House
Liberal
Marchel Ranch
Dodge City
Mayes
Finland
Lawn mower race at Finney County Fairground Arena
Lawn mower racing filled gaps between demolition derby heats at Finney County Fairground Arena. SP class and Outlaw class mowers competed in a dirt track with 180-degree turns. Jim Wooller won the first SP heat and the first Outlaw heat, while Ron Wheeler battled the barriers before finishing second in the final Outlaw heat. Steve Hale and Mark Levy also placed among the top finishers.
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Finney County Fairground
Nascar
Jim Wooller
Steve Hale
Ron Wheeler
Dave Powell
Wheeler
Jim Woolard
Hale
Mark Levy
Police Beat Accidents and DUIs Across City Blocks
Police logs show multiple arrests for DUI and battery across various streets including North Second and North Fourth, with ages from 14 to 23. A group of teens faced curfew violations and PATH referrals, while numerous thefts and property losses statewide were noted with specific blocks and losses listed.
Hutchinson Eyes Joining International Baccalaureate Program
Hutchinson High School seeks about 193000 to join the International Baccalaureate program for college bound students. Officials say IB diplomas boost acceptance chances at selective colleges. The program, based in Geneva, operates in 1300 schools across 100 countries with three Kansas high schools currently listed in state.
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Hutchinson
Hutchinson High School
Geneva
Switzerland
Kansas
Shawnee Mission East
Wichita East
Sumner Academy
Kansas City
Kan
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Joshua Black
Evans
North Second Street
Agustin Banuelos
Parkwood
North Fourth Street
Manuel Guerrero-Ortiz
South Ninth Street
Joseph Roberts
E. Chestnut
West Jones Avenue
Edith Cavillo
Holcomb
East Edwards
Maria Silva
Krystal Portillo
12Th St
Edwin Longoria Jr
11Th St
Gilbert Quinonez
Jennie Barker
Omar Quinonez
PATH
Andrew Gomez
N. Taylor
Limbo Orteaga
Kansas Ave
North Taylor
Cristal Arreola
Trails End
Lake
Martin Alvarez
Tonio
Antonio Rios
Burnside
Inge
Jesse Cruz
Ninth St
North Ninth Street
Francisco Camillo
Walker
East Fulton Street
Schulman
Arapahoe
South 13Th Street
East Kansas Avenue
Kelso
North Eighth Street
East Kansas Ave
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