Garden City marks 50th anniversary of 1965 Arkansas River flood
Fifty years after the 1965 flood, Finney County honors Garden Citys near disaster with a museum exhibit. Historic photos show the zoo rescue, lions and tigers perched above water, elephants in five feet of water, and animals lost. Two residents died. early damage estimates reached 2.5 million dollars in Garden City and 750 thousand nearby.
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Arkansas River
Garden City
Colorado
Laurie Oshel
Finney County Historical Society
John Martin
Lamar
Arkansas
Roberts
Syracuse
Lakin
Holcomb
Jim Cowsgill
Maple Street
Lee Richardson Zoo
Finney County Historical Museum
Osher
South Main Street
Buffalo Refuge
Penny
Oshel
Claude Owens
National Guard
Father’s Day honored by a military family with pride and sacrifice
Hector Medina and his wife Allie reflect on Father’s Day as a time to value every moment together. Their children Joseph Medina and Angel Medina follow him into the service, with Angel headed for Marine boot camp and Joseph at Fort Stewart, Ga. Hector notes the importance of presence over friendship and emphasizes hard work and family support learned from his own father.
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Hector
Dominic
Clara
Allie
David
Mexico
Alex DeLeon
DeLeon
Joseph Medina
Angel Medina
Angel
Joseph
Fort Stewart
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Fourth Street
Finnup Park
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Jacob Huth
Stephanie
Garden City Community College
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Russell Child Development Center
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