Harry Potter Costume Contest Set at Library
Finney County Public Library invites children ages 8 to 12 to a Harry Potter Costume Contest for the Half Blood Prince release. The event starts at 2 p.m. July 16 at 605 E. Walnut, with judging at 2:20 p.m. and refreshments for participants. winners receive a copy of the book.
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J.K. Rowling
Finney County Public Library
E. Walnut
Huelskamp Eyes Run for Congress in Kansas
Tim Huelskamp a leading conservative Kansas Senator plans an exploratory committee to raise funds for a potential bid in the 1st Congressional District should Rep Moran run for governor. Moran's possible gubernatorial challenge follows other GOP mover talks and a district that spans two thirds of the state.
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Topeka
Tim Huelskamp
Kansas
Senate
Jerry Moran
Huelskamp
Fowler
Congress
Moran
Kathleen Sebelius
House
Doug Mays
Derek Schmidt
Independence
Hospital chief links care to region's economic growth
Scott Taylor, new CEO of St. Catherine Hospital, argues health care drives southwest Kansas development. He notes hires of a urologist and an internal medicine physician, and says growth needs more doctors and staff. The article cites a KH A funded report valuing health care’s Kansas impact at about $14 million in 2003. The FCEDC plans industrial land, 3,700 primary jobs in 20 years, and a possible quarter‑cent sales tax to fund development, with a Thursday meeting to form subcommittees.
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Scott Taylor
St. Catherine Hospital
Kansas
Catholic Health Initiatives Hospital
Taylor
Ronald Catanese
Sam Ismael
Kansas Hospital Association
Khas
Kansas State University Research and Extension
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Fulton Terrace
FCEDC
Palm City
Fla
Bill Fruth
Dennis Smith
Smith
Garden City
Giving the Gift of Life Spreads Blood Drive Family Outing
Harvey and Dixie Drake and their two children donated at the American Red Cross Blood Donor Center on Walnut Street amid a national blood shortage. Harvey has five years of donation, Dixie about two, and son Tyler 18 marked his first donation. Kayla Drake, 19, has donated seven pints since 17. The Central Plains Region aims for 500 pints daily. donors must be 17 and over 110 pounds. The Battle of the Badges drive offers a free T shirt and runs on select days at the Blood Donor Center. For info call 800 GIVE-LIFE.
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Tyler Drake
Harvey
Dixie
American Red Cross
St. Catherine Medical Building
E. Walnut St
Dixie Drake
American Red Cross Blood Donor Center
Harvey Drake
Tyler
Garden City High School
Kayla Drake
Vicky Copess
Central Plains Region
Central Plains
United States
Kansas
Oklahoma
Copess
Red Cross
Blood Donor Center
Debra Kaye Eckels
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
Quick police beat arrests and citations across city
Officers booked Jose Martinez Perez 20 and Ramona Martinez Perez 28 both of Ulysses for theft at Wal Mart on East Kansas Avenue. Loss $130. Mercedes Ramos 33 cited for driving while suspended at South Main Street. Vincent Ramos Torres 20 arrested for domestic battery warrant and bond violation. Juan Pascual Lopez 30 arrested for domestic battery on Spencer Street. Coertze, Hercvee, and Joebert all Sterling residents arrested for prohibited acts at Grain Bin. Jeffrey Williams 49 cited for consumption of cereal malt beverage in public. Kevin James 52 cited for driving while suspended. Niller Pinto 40 and Clematino Blanco 58 cited for prohibited acts.
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Jose Martinez-Perez
Ramona Martinez-Perez
Ulysses
Wal-Mart
E. Kansas Ave
Mercedes Ramos
Jennie Barker
South Main Street
Vincent Ramos-Torres
Alfalfa St
Law Enforcement Center
Finney County
Juan Pascual-Lopez
Kansas Ave
Spencer Street
Christian Hercvee
Christoffel Coertze
Johan Joebert
Sterling
E. Fulton St
Jeffrey Williams
East Fulton Street
Kevin James
W. Mary St
Apt
Niller Pinto
Clematino Blanco
North Taylor Avenue
Obituary for Jay Healy Clayton Howard Magie 89
Jay Healy Clayton Howard Magie age 89 died Tuesday July 5 2005 at Morton County Care Center in Elkhart. Price and Sons Funeral Home Garden City will announce arrangements.
Kansas Lottery Winning Numbers Tuesday Draw
AP reports Kansas Lottery results with Daily Pick 3 16 5 and Kansas 2by2 Red 09 14 White 11 12.
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Topeka
Kansas
GOP chairmen risk power by crossing speaker on school plan
In Topeka the 12th day of Kansas's 20th special session sees Rep. Dan Johnson and 16 other Republicans crossing party lines to back a $160 million school finance bill, challenging House Speaker Doug Mays who seeks a constitutional amendment to curb the high court. The vote failed 59-63, leaving leadership in jeopardy and ending hopes to end the session.
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GOP
Topeka
Hns
Dan Johnson
Hays
House Agriculture Committee
Kansas Supreme Court
Doug Mays
Ropeka
Senate
Mays
High Court
Johnson
House
Pat Colloton
Leawood
Ray Cox
Bonner Springs
Barbara Craft
Junction City
Don Hill
Emporia
David Huff
Lenexa
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