Library plans four part book discussion series
Finney County Public Library will host a free four part series titled American Writers of the Gilded Age starting March at 605 E Walnut St. Kansas Humanities Council sponsors Talk About Literature in Kansas. First meeting March 3 at 10 a.m. led by Steven Hind. Other titles include The Awakening The Call of the Wild and American Indian Stories. Call 272-3680 for details.
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Finney County Public Library
Walnut St
Kansas Humanities Council
Kansas
Steven Hind
Hutchinson Community College
Mark Twain
America
Kate Chopin
Zitkala-La
Jack London
Drive-through zoo entrance reopens with timing details
The Lee Richardson Zoo announces its drive-through entrance booth will reopen Thursday. The zoo opens at 8 a.m. for vehicles and pedestrians, while the booth opens at 10 a.m. with a $3 fee for non member vehicles. Vehicles entering before 8 a.m. are admitted free.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Benefit for cancer patient planned dance for Thea Osborne
A benefit dance to aid cancer patient Thea Osborne is set for April 28 at the VFW Club on 1101 W Mary St. Proceeds support her medical expenses and donations can be sent to Thea Osborne Medical Fund at American State Bank and Trust Co. The contact numbers are 276-8015 and 275-6578.
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Thea Osborne
VFW
W. Mary St
American State Bank and Trust Co
E. Mary St
DUI Proposal Sparks Sheriff Concerns Over Jail Strain
A bill proposing to double jail time for drunk drivers with a blood alcohol level at 0.15 or higher and to double penalties for those who refuse a breath test worries Kansas sheriffs. Sedgwick County Sheriff Gary Steed and Ford County Detention Sgt. Chris Weis warn of strained jails, with costs of about 35 dollars per inmate daily. A large share of arrestees in Sedgwick and Wichita would meet the tougher standard or refuse testing.
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Hutchinson
Sedgwick
Gary Steed
Kansas Sheriff’s Association
Ford County
Chris Weis
Steed
Area resident Pearl Bosley celebrated life to the fullest
Pearl Bosley died Thursday at 108 after living through three centuries. She enjoyed travel and dancing, and was never shy about making friends at dances and in Garden City. Her companion of 26 years, Jack Thomas, 90, recalled Caribbean cruises and trips to Colorado, Florida, and Nevada. Bosley moved to Park Lane in Scott City in 2000 but remained independent minded and active, outliving her husband and two sons. She is survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren. See page A2 for complete obituary.
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Pearl Bosley
Pearl
Jack Thomas
Thomas
Bosley
Colorado
Florida
Nevada
Garden City
Dighton
Park Lane Nursing Home
Scott City
Diana Coberly
Jack
Coberly
Blizzard-like weather nears in Southwest Kansas region
The National Weather Service in Dodge City warns of a blizzard from 10 a.m. to midnight with 30 to 40 mph winds, gusts to 60 mph in parts, and drifting snow. Garden City could see 1 to 4 inches, northwest areas 2 to 4 inches, while temperatures drop from the upper 30s to the 20s overnight. tornado watches remain in effect for most counties until 6 a.m. Saturday.
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National Weather Service
Dodge City
Michael Scott
Scott
Garden City
Scott City
Oklahoma Panhandle
Telegram
Greeley
Hamilton
Landowners sue Pioneer over free gas clause in leases
Grant County landowners and three named plaintiffs sue Pioneer Natural Resources USA Inc to stop plans to disconnect free gas taps. The class action filed in Grant County District Court alleges the company seeks to sever obligations while retaining access to gas resources. Plaintiffs’ attorney warns residents could lose gas by March 1 amid winter concerns.
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Grant County
Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc
Lee Thompson
Thompson Law Firm
Wichita
Pioneer Natural
West
Texas
Colorado
Pioneer
Dennis B. Leighty
Betty Anthony
Arthur E. Hackett
Tomson
Johnson City
Moran Tomson
New Outlook Academy Helps At Risk Students Complete Education
The USD 457 alternative high school in Garden City, now named New Outlook Academy, serves ninth to 12th graders at risk of dropping out. With expanded space from the Front Door project, the program offers Discovery activities, core classes, and newcomer services while aiming for self reliance and smaller class sizes as enrollment grows.
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Kyle Deger
Deger
Julie King
New Outlook Academy
Brad Springston
Garden City High School
Finney County Community Learning Center
W. Jones Ave
Garden City Community College
Springston
Dream
Outlook Academy
GCHS
James Mireles
Board of Education
Rick Atha
Cheyenne Ortiz
Ortiz
Asper
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