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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1981
Page
6
Dighton craftsman Dave Funk, 77, builds miniature wagons and carriages from memory using pine, leather, and found trinkets. A retired carpenter who grew up near Milberger, he values repurposing old materials to preserve frontier life for his grandchildren. He seldom sells, treating the hobby as a way to keep history alive.
Kansas State University health specialist Mike Bradshaw cites CPSC data predicting 77,000 Americans will suffer mower related injuries by summer end, with about 10,000 severe enough for amputation. He notes blades can sever flesh when operators clear blades with the machine running, despite upcoming safety requirements not in place until 1982.
Health specialist Mike Bradshaw of Kansas State University's 4H program cautions that sunlamps can cause burns eye damage and long term skin problems including wrinkles and cancer. Proper use with exact exposure times eye protection and safe distance is essential. avoid sleeping under lamps and replace bulbs to maintain correct UV output. do not shower before use and turn off if redness occurs.
Finney County Extension Office and Lowell McGraw sponsor the Great Pumpkin Contest encouraging kids to grow big pumpkins. Seeds are provided, with five judging divisions including largest pumpkin and decorative carvings. Entry forms are at Garden City schools and the Extension office, South 9th and Frederick.
Rob Tabor earned a juris doctor from Washburn University and received a standing ovation during weekend graduation in White Concert Hall. He is visually impaired, son of Eugene and Beverly Tabor, and plans to take the state bar exam after May graduation. Also noted are other local graduates at Washburn and Colby Community College, plus achievements by students at Kansas State University and Dodge City Community College rodeo team.
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