Keating promotes pair of deputies in Hamilton County
Sheriff-Elect Mike Keating named Deputy Richard Garza as Undersheriff and Deputy Brad Beard as Chief Deputy. A six-member public input board recommended both, with additional staffing changes including Jonathan Smith moving from communications to deputy sheriff awaiting the Kansas Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy starting late January.
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Mike Keating
Richard Garza
Brad Beard
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Keating
Jonathon Smith
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Kansas Law Enforcement
KHP Launches Tie One On for Safety Campaign
The Kansas Highway Patrol starts the Tie One On for Safety project this Saturday using red ribbons on agency vehicles to show zero tolerance for impaired driving. Kansas MADD notes about 20,000 DUI arrests annually. 2003 KDOT data show 3,433 alcohol crashes and 97 deaths.
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Heartland SHARE boxes to be picked up Saturday
Heartland SHARE boxes go out this Saturday for Thanksgiving. Recipients must collect from Cornerstone Church at 2901 N Eighth St between 7 and 9 a.m. Bring sign-up slips to verify purchase and sign to confirm two hours of volunteer work.
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Heartland Share
National Hospice Month Activities and Local Events
St. Catherine Home Health Services will host a Tree of Life blessing at 2 p.m. November 29 in the north lobby of St. Catherine Hospital. Hugoton Hospice plans a Lights of Love tree ceremony December 2. White Woman Basin Kansas Old Time Fiddlers will perform at the VIP Building Scott City from 2 to 4 30 p.m. Sunday, with all musicians welcome and no charge for attendees.
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St. Catherine Home
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Miles of Smiles seeks new board members
Miles of Smiles nonprofit therapeutic riding organization invites applications for up to five at large board seats for two year terms starting January. Meetings occur first Thursday monthly at 7 p.m. at the USD 457 Educational Support Center 1205 Fleming St. Contact Joyce Adams or Audra Peitz for details.
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Fleming St
Joyce Adams
Jadams
Gcenet
Audra Peitz
Garden City Schools Closed for Fall Break
Garden City Public School students have no school Wednesday through November 26 for Thanksgiving. District facilities stay open and classes resume November 29.
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Garden City
Area counties report adequate flu vaccines amid shortage plan
KDHE expects 15 000 extra doses from the CDC through January plus 1 830 doses bought from state universities and 75 360 CDC doses arrive. Local health officials in Wichita and Grant counties say they are handling demand, with many noting strong vaccination uptake among high risk groups and not a panic over shortages.
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EDHE
Sharon Watson
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Center For Disease Control
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KDHE
Wichita County Health Department
Marvel Brandt
Morton County
Kansas
Shelli Miller
Greeley County Health Department
Miller
Kansas Waters Exhibit Nears Opening At Lee Richardson Zoo
The Lee Richardson Zoo near Garden City nears completion of the Kansas Waters and swift fox exhibits. Construction started in March and is nearly finished aside from testing filtration. Officials plan a behind the scenes tour before animals move in and a December display start with a grand opening next spring.
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FOLRZ
Kathy Sexson
Lee Rich 200 Zoo Welcomes Grant's Zebra Foal
Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City welcomes a Grant's zebra foal born November 13 to an 11-year-old mare on loan from Topeka Zoo. Director Dan Baffa said sex is not yet checked to protect bonding. The 5-year-old stallion, also at the zoo, will be separated briefly to ensure safety before introductions. The foal and mother will be displayed soon once bonding stabilizes.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Garden City
Topeka Zoo
Dan Baffa
Baffa
Kansas Christmas tree farms expand offerings amid competition
Gov Sebelius aids Cedar Crest tree setup as Topeka area growers push diversifications like wreaths sleigh rides and photo sessions. Farmers from Parsons to Salina broaden offerings to compete with imports and big box stores amid rising demand for fresh real trees and agri tourism.
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Labette County
Tom Circle
Cedar Crest
Circle
Phil Wegman
Kansas Christmas Tree Growers Association
Hauptli
Salina
Gary Hauptl
Glen Elder
St. John
Tony Delp
Hutchinson
Delp
Kansas
Russell
Wamego
Tribune
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas Forest Service
Commerce Department
Sebelius
Falconry events slated for next week draw crowds
North American Falconers Association director Lisa Cherry notes falconry blends sport with skill and commitment as Europe and Asia grow interest. An open public demonstration at Finnup Center Monday at 7 p.m. features falcons and hawks with free admission. Bird viewing runs Sunday through Nov 26 near Plaza Inn with peak hours after lunch. licensing is required. Falconry involves training and apprenticeship of five years or more.
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North American Falconers Association
Lisa Cherry
Finnup Center
Cherry
Finney County
Plaza Inn
E. Kansas Ave
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