Forum draws small crowd at Finney County event
Finney County Taxpayer Association hosts a Tuesday evening forum at Plaza Hotel drawing a sparse turnout. Ten area election candidates attended, including Ward Loyd and Jeff Crist vying for the 123rd Kansas House seat. Candidates manned individual tables to answer voter questions as spectators watched.
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Plaza Hotel
Kansas Ave
Ward Loyd
Loyd
Jeff Crist
Kansas House
Taxpayers’ Association
Lee Messenger
Messenger
Finney County Commission
Jerry Davis
Robert Baker
Howard Solley
Garden City approves 2005 budget with lower mill levy
City commissioners unanimously approved the 2005 budget cutting the proposed property tax mill levy from 33.913 to 33.72 mills by rolling back a planned borrowing. The vote followed a lengthy discussion on funding unfunded items and the use of a $350,000 discretionary bond for airport taxiway costs, with borrowing decisions and a public hearing set for August 10.
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Garden City
Finney County
Munity College
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Barnyard Olympics features obstacle course at Haskell County Fair
Five events highlighted by a wheelbarrow race and a crowd pleasing obstacle course on Tuesday night. Sublette teams of two, one man and one woman, competed after egg toss, dizzy bat, and bare-moving contests with at least 14 years old entrants. Fans cheered as contestants navigated cones and a full bridge challenge for overall honors.
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Zach Harlow
Riley Walters
Walters
Harlow
Nadie
Haskell County Fair
Fair Board
Elisa Stone
Stone
Hayes Kuman
Zack Harlow
Satanta
Brent Howie
Bascue Seeks Second Term As Finney County Sheriff
Republican sheriff Kevin Bascue, 42, of Garden City, aims to continue leading Finney County police for as long as the community supports him. A veteran lawman with 20 years’ experience, he holds credentials from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, FBI National Academy, and National Crime Convention Institute. He emphasizes helping people as his primary goal.
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Finney County
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Garden City
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FBI National Academy
National Crime Convention Institute
Finney County Sheriff Kevin Bascue Profile
Finney County Sheriff Kevin Bascue, 42, is described through his career path and family. He attended two years at Garden City Community College and one year at the University of Kansas. He and his wife Norma have two children, Aubrey, 19, and Alex, 17, reflecting public satisfaction with the sheriff's office services.
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Finney County
Garden City Community College
University of Kansas
Norma
Aubrey
Alex
Becker calls for changes in Finney County Sheriff office
Robert Becker 43, a Kansas Truck and Trailer Repair operator, seeks the Finney County sheriff post as a Republican with no prior law enforcement experience. He argues for reforms to reduce drug activity and improve community safety, challenging Sheriff Kevin Bascue in a two-way race with no Democrat candidate.
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Finney County
Robert Becker
Becker
Local Candidate Robert Becker Aims Tax Cuts And Sheriff Reform
Robert Becker 43 of Kansas Truck and Trailer Repair Inc. operator and manager seeks tax relief, a user friendly sheriff's office, and making drugs a top priority. Becker is a Garden City High School graduate and husband to Janelle with two stepsons Shane 23 and Devin 11. Challenger stories continue on Page A2.
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Garden City High School
Janelle
Shane
Devin
Sheriff’s Office
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