Kansas water fears rise as ethanol demand grows
Kansas farmers weigh ethanol backed by rising corn seed and fertilizer demand. Secretary Mike Johanns considers easing penalties for planting corn on conserved land. Critics warn irrigation needs strain water supplies while ethanol plants promise jobs. Ogallala aquifer and Arkansas River near Dodge City show stress.
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Mike Johanns
Blakey
Dodge City
Bush
Wright
Dover
Wis
Batesburg- Leesville
D.C
Rogersville
Kansas
Ogallala
Arkansas River
U.S. Geological Survey
Kansas Geological Survey
Youth pheasant hunt links mentors to outdoors
Frank, an 18 year old in Garden City, joined a youth pheasant hunt organized by Pass It On and Big Brothers Big Sisters with four youths. Mentors like Kelly Seifert and Casey Jones emphasized safety and communication while fostering bonds, as Mitch Telinde’s legacy inspires annual events across states.
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Reeve Cattle Co
Garden City
Frank
Kelly Seifert
Larnard
Franks
Seifert
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Alabama
Alaska
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
Christensen
Mitch Telinde
Tim Telinde
Mitch
McAlestar
Okla
Beaver
Mesa Vista Ranch
Casey Jones
Wichita
Casey Joiner
Fletcher Passion for Horses Drives Global AQHA Involvement
Walt and Pat Fletcher built a life around quarter horses from Lakin to CSU. The Fletchers produced world champion racers Sweet N Special and Ima Ramblin Girl and served AQHA, traveling to Brazil Germany and Mexico for shows. Pat notes horses pull people in, while Walt reflects on Churchill about the horse improving the inside of a man.
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Walt Fletcher
Pat
Fletcher
Lakin
Colorado State University
Fletchers
Ima Ramblin
AQHA
Fort Worth
Texas
Brazil
Germany
Mexico
Pat Fletcher
San Paulo
Mexico City
Charros
Walt
Winston Churchill
Novack seeks Holcomb Council seat in upcoming election
Rayna Novack 32, appointed in 2006, runs for full Holcomb City Council seat. She aims to pave more dirt roads, oversee quality development, and suggests backup plans if Finney County’s quarter-cent sales tax fails. Mil levy currently about 49.985 mills, with potential to drop as business growth occurs.
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Tracy Davis
Ron Schreibvogel
Dennis Lauer
Novack
Stage
Garden City
Finney County
Holcomb
Holcomb High School
Garden City Community College
Holcomb City
Randy
Anna Nicole Smith death ruled accidental overdose
Broward County Medical Examiner Joshua Perper states Anna Nicole Smith died from combined drug intoxication led by the sleeping medication chloral hydrate. The 39 year old was found unresponsive February 8 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, with a lengthy list of prescriptions including methadone and antidepressants.
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Dania Beach
Fla
Anna Nicole Smith
Broward County
Joshua Perper
Smith
Perper
Indi
Cate
Charlie Tiger
Seminole Police Department
Seminole Hard Rock
Hollywood
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Cowboy Poetry Roundup
Pauline Joyce
Gccc Athletic Office
Backer Boot Co
Syracuse Commission Company, Inc
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Rander Fisher
Keith Downer
Allen Baily
Heath Norris
Garden ‘Cityity Community College
First United Methodist Church
Main and
Kansas Ave
Breast & Cervical Cancer Initiative
St. Catherine Hospital
Southwind Oncology, Inc
St. Catherine Home Health & Hospice
St. Catherine Home Health Store
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Avon Foundation
Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer
Holcomb Council
Rayna Novack
Cardiopulmonary Dept
E. Spruce
St. Catherine Hopital
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American Luna Association
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