Trinity Lutheran Church group aids New Orleans rebuild
A group from Trinity Lutheran Church traveled to New Orleans to help with post Katrina rebuilding efforts. They joined local volunteers, assisted with housing repairs, and supported community recovery projects during their mission.
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Sunflower expands wind energy portfolio with 24 MW pact
Sunflower Electric Power Corp signs a 20 year contract with a TradeWind Energy subsidiary to buy 24 megawatts from Smoky Hills Wind Project Phase II. Sunflower already purchased 50.4 MW from Phase I, with Phase II slated online by end of 2008. The Smoky Hills II site lies 25 miles west of Salina.
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Garden City Community College eyes workforce focus and growth
Garden City Community College trustees at a retreat urged prioritizing workforce training in high demand areas while boosting arts and athletic opportunities to enhance quality of life for students and the community. They discussed five year plans, with business leaders stressing need for skilled workers in plumbing, electrical, welding, masonry, carpentry, health care and education.
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Downtown Vision Board Maps Future Downtown Goals
Garden City Downtown Vision Inc aims to keep downtown a destination for residents and visitors. At a weekend board retreat, members discussed how downtown could look with artist renderings, envisioning cars filling Main Street spaces and steady foot traffic supporting local shops.
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Garden City’s Gary Smith Keeps Helping Others Daily
Gary Smith, 48, a familiar face in downtown Garden City, rides his bike and walks his dog while delivering newspapers and collecting cans. He moved here to be near his brother, David Smith of the police department, and volunteers at Emmaus House serving hot meals and watching over guests. He staffed the house during the recent holidays when it was usually closed.
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Purple Attic: Gary Smith helps neighbors despite health risks
Gary Smith, a fragile diabetic, says helping others keeps him going though stress and sitting worsen his condition. First responders know him well and neighbors describe him as compassionate and devoted to Kansas State, often sporting purple attire and fond memories of Wildcats games.
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