Lakin High Wins Travel Trophy For Service Efforts
Lakin High School received the traveling trophy for its work in the Garden City Partners in Community Service Program, the seventh year of the event. Students funded more than the requirements by visiting groups they aided. the four-area high schools raised over 6000 dollars for local nonprofits, with Lakin supporting Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts plus libraries and community groups.
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Lakin High School
Garden City Co
Deerfield
Garden City
Holcomb
Deerfield Christian Clan
Deerfield Recreation
Kearny County Senior Center
Mexican- American Ministries
Deerfield Pto
Garden City Boxing Club
St. Catherine Hospice
Habitat For Humanity
Meals On Wheels
United Methodist Mexican- American Ministries
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Garden City Family Ymca
Garden City Recreation Commission
Career Learning System
Finney County
Families Together
Genealogical Society
Humane Society
Miles of Smiles
REACH
Lifetime Smiles
Lakin’s
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Historical Society
Impact Productions
Kearny County Library
Student Learning Lab
Emmaus House
Lakin Pride Committee
Vehicle inspections rescheduled by Holcomb police
The Holcomb Police Department pushes back the vehicle inspections from 10 a.m. to noon to 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday due to computer work. The checks at 200 N Lynch St will cost 10 dollars cash.
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Holcomb
N. Lynch St
Miles of Smiles Showcase Thursday at Finney County Fairgrounds
Therapeutic Riding Program will hold its annual showcase Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Horse Palace. The event brings together students to share their skills with the public, with free admission and an open invitation to observe what the group has been working on.
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Miles of Smiles
Horse Palace
Finney County Fairgrounds
Abilene Adopts Smoking Ban Ordinance
Abilene city commission votes to ban smoking in most enclosed public buildings workplaces and businesses with exceptions for bars smoking guest rooms retail tobacco stores and bowling alleys. The ordinance takes effect in 60 days.
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Abilene
Reconstructionists map fatal crashes to reveal causes
Kansas Highway Patrol Accident Reconstructionist Capt. Dan Meyer explains the technical process used to determine why drivers go left of center or run stop signs. He cites a Liberal fatal crash and notes tools like total stations, prism reflectors, and EDM measurements.
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Kansas Highway Patrol
Capt
Dan Meyer
Meyer
Liberal
Waggoner Shares Maggies Treasure at Finney Library Signing
Former Garden City resident Sandra Waggoner signs her Christian historical novel Maggie's Treasure at the Finney County Public Library on Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. The book, set in Dodge City during the Great Depression era, stems from her family stories and is the first in The Margaret Pearl Daniels Series published by Sable Creek Press.
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Sandra Waggoner
Kansas
Garden City
Waggoner
Maggie’s
Margaret Pearl Daniels
Sable Creek Press
Janet Shay
Shay
Amarillo
Texas
Art Davis
Maggie
Finney County Public Library
Water conservation tips for Finney County residents
Finney County Conservation District promotes water conservation amid heat and drought. Connie Richmeier notes water is not renewable and educates youth on saving water at home and school. Advice covers showers, dishwashing, laundry, lawn care, leaks, and efficient irrigation to reduce waste.
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Finney County Conservation District
Connie Richmeier
FCCD
Richmeier
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Miles
Main Street
Finnup Drive
Accredited
Commission For Traffic Accident Reconstruction
ACTAR
KHP
John Andrews
Mike Utz
Utz
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Federal Aviation Administration
Kyle Smith
KBI
Arizona
Sandy
Source
International Arid Lands Consortium
FCCC
Finney
Eric Relph
Pyramid Plumbing
Relph
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