Emmaus House Cruise-In Friday at Western State Bank
The Emmaus House hosts its fourth Cruise-In of 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Western State Bank, 1500 E. Kansas Ave. Mustang and Ford classics anchor the event, with all vehicle types welcome. Entry is $5 or a food donation, plus a 1995 Chevy Corvette Convertible and a 2009 Trailmaster trailer on display, and a giveaway set for Nov. 1. Music by Mobile Music Masters and a food booth add to the lineup.
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Western State Bank
Kansas Ave
Mustang
Ford
Garden City Transition Council Picnic for Special Ed Students
The Garden City Transition Council invites all special education students aged 12 and older, families, and transition participants to a picnic from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Shelter 5, Finnup Park near the big cats’ cages. The council provides ham burgers, hot dogs, table service, and drinks. attendees bring a dish or dessert. Reservations by Friday to Laurie Gerber at 276-6364 or laurie familiestogetherinc.org.
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Garden City
Alzheimer's group hears speaker on dementia care Monday
Julie Songer of the Central and Western Kansas Alzheimer's Office will speak at the Garden City Area Alzheimer's and Other Dementias Support Group meeting at 2 p.m. Monday in the First United Methodist Church main parlor. The session includes Q&A and Songer will lead planning for the September 26 Alzheimer’s Walk at Lee Richardson Zoo.
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Julie Songer
Central and Western Kansas
Alzheimer’s Office
Garden City
What Were They Thinking Exhibit at Stauth Museum
The Stauth Museum in Montezuma announces an exhibit titled What Were They Thinking running from September 12 to November 8 featuring Kansas collections of unusual and ordinary items. Kansans are invited to submit their collections for display with first to notify to reserve space. contact (620) 846-2527 or stauthmuseum@com.net with a deadline of August 20.
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Stauth
Montezuma
Kansas
Muse
Stauthm
Ucom.net
Brownback
Larry Williams
Lawrence
Afghanistan
Fort Leavenworth
Tonganoxie
Obama Administra
Designs Sought for New Kansas License Plate
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Arts Commission invites Kansas artists to submit designs for a new arts license plate. Lawmakers approved a $25 to $100 annual fee, with costs covered by the commission and at least $12,500 expected to fund arts programs. Eligible entrants must be Kansas residents at least 18 years old. Deadline is October 15.
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Topeka
Kansas Arts Commission
Tate
Kansas
Brownback voices health care and Gitmo stance at county fair
Sen. Sam Brownback spoke to 100 supporters at Leavenworth County Fair about health care reform and opposition to moving Guantanamo detainees to Fort Leavenworth. He urged incremental health changes and defended opposition to a federally run system while highlighting public discourse as a check on legislation.
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Sam Brownback
Guantanamo
Kansas
Kansas Republican
Leavenworth
Brownback
Barack Obama
Guantanamo Bay
Fort Leavenworth
U.S
Tion
Standish
Mich
al-Qaida
Obama
New Hampshire
Leavenworth County
Kathy Brown
Lenexa
House
Nancy Pelosi
Steny Hoyer
GCCC and FHSU launch 2 2 education degree pathway
Garden City Community College signs an agreement with Fort Hays State University to allow education majors to transfer after two years. About 30 GCCC students are already in FHSU’s education program as they pursue elementary education, early childhood and special education tracks with coordinated courses and internships across both campuses.
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Debbie Mercer
Fort Hays State University College of Education and Technology
Kevin Brungardt
Garden City Community College
GCCC
Fort Hays State University
FHSU
Judy Whitehill
Social Science Divi
Armstrong
College of Education and Technology
Garden City
Hays
Kevin Brungarat
United States
Kansas adult-store sign law won't be enforced
Kansas and Lion's Den Adult Superstore reached an agreement to halt enforcement of a 40 square foot sign limit and restricted content near highways. The measure faced legal challenges over free commercial speech, with critics arguing past rulings hit similar laws in other states. The deal avoids further litigation and costs for taxpayers.
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Topeka
Kansas
Steve Six
Lion’s den
Interstate 70
Abilene
U.S
Julie Robinson
Six
Ashley Anstaett
Anstaett
Missouri
Robinson
Unnec
Richard Bryant
Kansas City, Mo
The
Phillip Cosby
Overland Park
Tim Huelskamp
Fowler
Bryant
Hays Med Center to help Larned patients
Hays Medical Center will partner with Pawnee County Health Care to ease a health care shortage in Larned. After Catholic Health Initiatives said St. Joseph Memorial Hospital would close by Sept. 30, Hays plans a temporary ER and outpatient service in Larned by Oct. 1. A special election Tuesday will decide whether to raise the county sales tax 1 percent to fund health care services.
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Paul Degener
Degener
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Brad Nading
Fort Hays
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