ACT T oe Spaces Still Open For Zoo Camps
Limited spots remain for two upcoming zoo camps run by the education division. Wild Kansas runs July 29 for third to fifth graders with animal encounters and a sneak peek at the river exhibit under construction. Take Flight August 3 to 5 targets sixth to eighth graders with birds bugs and bats plus veterinary care and crafts. Each camp costs 25 dollars with scholarships for free or reduced lunch. Call 276-1250 for registration.
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Association to host candidate coffee in Finney County
Finney County Taxpayers Association hosts a candidate coffee at Plaza Inn 1911 E Kansas Ave from 7 to 9 30 p m inviting all voters and candidates to attend The Aug 3 primary advance ballots are at the Finney County Clerk Office 311 N Ninth St and must be returned by Aug 2 Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom promotes agriculture license plates to fund education for teachers and students on www ksagclassroom org or call 866 759 8031
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Fair in honor of ADA scheduled for Monday
A community Resource Fair marks the 14th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act at the Plaza Hotel. The free event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. dance. A Coast Guard vessel safety check occurs Sunday at Wal-Mart lot, with stickers given for each vessel checked.
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Kansas Ave
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Candidates with similar backgrounds vie in Kansas Senate primary
Two contenders Lee Jones and Robert Conroy, both railroad workers, square off in the August 3 Democratic primary. Jones, 53, of Lenexa, advocates moderation and higher school funding. Conroy, 76, of Shawnee, cites veteran service and Medicare drug-price relief as priorities. The winner meets either incumbent Sam Brownback or Arch Naramore in the general.
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Topeka
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Spanish language radio network launches news service in Kansas
A Topeka based Morris Communications venture begins Spanish news segments this month to inform Latino audiences. Led by Enrique Hernandez the service provides international national and regional news entertainment and sports with plans to expand to more states and stations including Liberal and Garden City in Kansas.
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Garden City
Woman Overcomes Disability to Join YMCA Fitness Journey
Twila Merritt, 41, of Garden City, battles Lupus and a brain tumor while maintaining a Monday Wednesday Friday gym routine at the Garden City Family YMCA. She progressed from needing help to walk to rolling her own chair, loses weight, gains energy, and credits trainer Jason Karril and YMCA staff for support.
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Garden City
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Center St
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Sebelius to Speak at Boston Democratic Convention
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will deliver a three minute speech at the national Democratic convention in Boston between 4 and 7 pm next week. Her office says she will discuss the party's future, a stronger economy, and improved health care, with additional forums on health care and women's issues.
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