Pearl Harbor exhibits mark 75th anniversary at Stauth Museum
On through January 22 2017 the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma hosts two National WWII Museum exhibits Infamy December 7 1941 and We Remember Images from the National WWII Museum plus WWII objects on loan. Movie events include Pearl Harbor Schindler's List and Unbroken showings with modest concessions. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 9am to noon and 1 to 4 30pm Sundays 1 30 to 4 30pm closed major holidays. For details call 620 846 2527 or visit stauthmemorialmuseum.org.
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Pearl Harbor
Stauth Museum of
N. Aztec
Montezuma
Shelter closure and museum hours through New Year
Garden City Finney County Animal Shelter will be closed Friday through January 2 as it transitions to Finney County Humane Society. Lost pet calls go to Garden City Police at 620 276 1300. Exhibits at Finney County Historical Museum shut Saturday through Monday and Dec 30 through Jan 1, 2017 with standard hours otherwise 1 to 5 p.m. Zoo closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Finnup Center for Conservation Education closed Friday through Monday and January 2.
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Garden City-Finney County Animal Shelter
Finney County Humane Society
Garden City Police Department
Finney County Historical Museum
Lee Richardson Zoo
Finnup Center For Conservation Education
Groundwater levels to be measured in 568 Kansas wells
A Kansas Geological Survey crew at the University of Kansas will measure groundwater in 568 wells in early January as part of a statewide effort with the Kansas Department of Agriculture to assess High Plains aquifer health. Measurements cover December through February to track long term trends amid irrigation and municipal use, with 90 percent of wells tapping the Ogallala aquifer.
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Lawrence
Kansas Geological Survey
University of Kansas
High Plains
Kansas
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Division of Water Resources
DWR
KGS
Colby
Atwood
Goodland and
St. Francis
Tribune
Syracuse
Ulysses
Elkhart
Liberal
Meade
Dodge City
Ogallala
Dakota
Garden City
Stafford
Gmds
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church and dining options in Garden City
Multiple churches offer Christmas Eve services on Saturday with various times and formats. A joint service is planned at St James Lutheran and The Presbyterian Church, plus Masses at St Dominic and St Mary. Free meals for the hungry are at Second Baptist. A list of restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Day includes Burger King, Time Out, Golden Corral, Ninja Sushi, Jade Buffet, Tacos El Tapatio, IHOP, Bonnie's Kitchen, and more with specific hours.
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A.J. Striffler
St. James Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Community Congregational Church
Garden City
Church of the Brethren
N. Eighth St
First United Methodist Church
N. Main St
Tod Anthony
Pierceville
St. Dominic Catholic Church
J C St
St. Mary Catholic Church
St. John St
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Holy Eucharist
Rita Stockton
Second Baptist Church
the Presbyterian Church
Texas St
Orthodox Christian Church
Ninja Sushi & Steak House
Jade Buffet
E. Kansas Ave
E. Fulton St
Burger King East
IHOP
E. Crestway Drive
Bonnie's Kitchen
Garden City Travel Plaza
Solar Ave
Agencies offer tips for safe Kansas holiday driving
The Kansas Highway Patrol Kansas Turnpike Authority and Kansas Department of Transportation issue safety tips for holiday travel. Check routes at KanDrive.org or 511 numbers, inform family of your plan, call for help if needed, replace wipers check tires fluids and exhaust, wear seat belts and use proper child seats. Designate a sober driver for rides home after festivities.
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Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Kansas Department of Transportation
KanDrive.org
KHP
Kansas Turnpike
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E. Mary L Gonades
Stephanie Bogner
Geological Survey
Brownie Wilson
Wilson
Brad Nading
Tek
Burger King West
Taylor Plaza
Time Out
Sports Bar & Grill
N. Taylor Ave
Golden Corral
E. Kansas Plaza
Parrot Cove
Hela
Santa
Samy’s
Tony Vargas
Samysgck.com
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