Young men drawn to dangerous grain elevator work
ATCHISON AP The six men killed in a Kansas grain elevator blast included an Iraq veteran, a model John Deere tractor collector who hoped to farm, and a fiancé awaiting a wedding in three weeks. Four were under 25 as experts note the job’s heavy labor and danger. Relatives gathered outside Bartlett Grain Co. to memorialize the victims amid unstable debris. three bodies emerged earlier, with five identifications reported.
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Bartlett Grain Co
Atchison
Kansas City
Garden City High School Halloween Carnival Supports Orchestra
Betty Salazar and her family attended Garden City High School Halloween Carnival hosted by the Garden City student orchestra. Freshmen and eighth graders handed out 25 cent tickets at the front as attendees enjoyed inflatables and free food, with funds aiding orchestra travel and expenses.
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Betty Salazar
Michelle
Garden City High School
Salazar
Garden City
Anthony
Priscilla
Isaac
Lisa Rodriguez
Mackinzie Woodyard
Jennifer Sandoval
Rodriguez
Miles of Smiles Therapy Program Receives United Way Support
Garden City resident T J McClure volunteers with Miles of Smiles, a nonprofit offering therapeutic horseback riding for all ages with disabilities. The program is among agencies funded by Finney County United Way in its annual campaign. Andrea Brown, eight, demonstrates a riding routine on Tiny the horse during a program showcase.
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Finney County
Garden City
T.J. McClure
Miles of Smiles
McClure
Circle Heifer Development LLC
Miles of Smiles Receives United Way Funding Boost
Miles of Smiles, a nonprofit offering equine therapy with 13 horses at 901 W. Maple St, aims to benefit disabled participants through outreach programs, trainings, clinics, and workshops as the Finney County United Way seeks a $550,000 goal for 2012. If met, the group will receive a $5,000 allocation for its 14th year as one of 21 agencies.
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Finney County
United Way
Miles of Smiles
Sara Brown
Maple St
Market Prices Schwieterman Inc. Reported Chicago Cattle Futures
Schwieterman Inc noted Chicago live cattle futures with prices tied to nearby contracts. Market activity reflected typical supply demand shifts as traders assessed packer demand and weather impacts on feedlots.
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Schwieterman Inc
Chicago
Weather Forecast Today and Wednesday Outlook
Today expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 67 and a low of 36. Wednesday brings snow and rain with a high near 40 and a low around 22. Details on page A8.
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