Tea Party rally draws Kansas residents to protest spending
About 100 people gathered at a Garden City bank to stage a Tea Party protest echoing 1773 tactics. Residents like Celia Beymer and Cleon Hanson urged fiscal restraint while legislators Tim Huelskamp Larry Powell and Melvin Neufeld spoke on federal spending, taxes, and national debt. the event critiqued stimulus, bailouts and the administration’s spending.
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Chuck Collins Memorial Race Promotes Cancer Fundraiser
Sammy and Terri Matthews established the Chuck Collins Memorial race after his cancer diagnosis and death in 2006 to support Garden City Relay for Life. The event, now in Great Bend on July 18, charges a $30 entry and $5 spectator fee, with proceeds benefiting local cancer patients. The couple promotes via fliers, radio ads, and a website, covering track fees and trophies from their profits.
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Admiral denounces North Korea missile launches in tests
U S military voices strong condemnation of Pyongyang's launches as the Kang Nam 1 heads home after a week at sea. Kuala Lumpur talks see Malaysia pledged action with the United States to block North Korean weapons financing. In Seoul, negotiators discuss UN sanctions implementation.
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Freedom Parade on Main Street Celebrates Veterans
Spectators enjoyed red white and blue floats in a Downtown Vision Freedom Parade honoring veterans of foreign wars. Rosie the Riveter and Betsy Ross characters entertained crowds while volunteers from Peoples State Bank handed out small flags. Two year old Madeleine Priest wandered along Main Street amid candy flings as she waited for more parade entries.
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No injuries from fires over weekend
Local law enforcement and fire officials reported mostly minor incidents during Fourth of July weekend. Fireworks caused seven grass fires and four trash fires, due to embers from fireworks, charcoal, and other activities. No injuries or property damage were reported.
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