Memorial Day Ceremony at Valley View Cemetery Honors Fallen
The Garden City Municipal Band played the National Anthem as a man sang the patriotic lyrics. Rifle color guards fired as wreaths were laid and flag poles lowered the flag to half mast. Families lingered by graves, placing flowers, hugging and praying after the ceremony organized by the American Legion and the Veterans of the Vietnam War.
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Garden City
Valley View Cemetery
American Legion
Kansas debates long term veteran mental health care needs
Kansas officials discuss extending state safety nets as veterans endure combat trauma. Lawmakers review funding for veterans programs while noting gaps in long term mental health care and rising risk of homelessness among veterans. Kansas National Guard Colonel Rep. Lee Tafanelli urges transition to sustained support alongside federal VA care.
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Topeka
Kansas
Chuck Ingoglio
National Council For Behavioral Healthcare
Lee Tafanelli
Ozawkie Republican
Ingoglio
Veterans Administration
Municipal band brings summer tunes to Garden City parks
Emily Behlmann reports on Garden City Municipal Band concerts every Friday evening. The group began the season with a Memorial Day service at Valley View Cemetery, setting a hometown mood as families enjoy outdoor music in warm evenings.
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Beth Tedrow
Garden City
Garden City Band kicks off 130th season with free park concerts
The Garden City Municipal Band begins its 130th season with free 8 p.m. shows at Stevens Park on May 30 June 6 13 20 27 July 11 18 and 25. Extra performances occur during Beef Empire Days parade on Main Street at 10 30 a.m. Saturday and at Finnup Park on July 4 for Independence Day. Musicians can contact Todd Berry secretary at 287-2406 or triberry hotmail com or join Thursday rehearsals 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. at Garden City High School band room. Players must have completed freshman year.
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Stevens Park
Main Street
Finnup Park
Todd Berry
Triberry
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Garden City High School
N. Main St
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