Finney County Young Professionals Hold October Mingle
OL Young Professionals group meets at Ward's Garden Café at 6 p.m. Thursday for food and networking. USD 457 official to speak about a school bond. Details at fcyp.net or by contacting Polly or Diana by phone.
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Garden City High to host college planning conference
Garden City High School will hold a college planning conference from 9 to 10 30 a.m. Tuesday in the practice gym at 1412 N Main St. More than 50 colleges universities technical schools and military branches will be on campus to visit with students and parents about higher education options. For details contact the GCHS Career Center at 805 8040.
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GCCC Offers Spanish Courses for Business and Personal Use
Garden City Community College announces two new language courses through the Continuing Education division. Conversational Spanish runs eight evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 starting October 20 and ends November 12 for 50 dollars, including a book and CD. Enrollment contacts are Binns Machotka at 275-3232 or via diana. achotka gcccks.edu. The Workplace Spanish course targets employers and staff, running 6 to 8 p.m. on select dates in October, with a 135 dollar fee. Registration details are with Jody Ledford at 275-13279 or ledford geccks.edu.
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Sandhills Art Show entries due Friday
The 11th Juried Art Show hosted by the Sandhills Art Association asks artists to submit entries by Friday. The exhibition runs Monday through Oct 30 at Garden City Downtown Vision Inc. office, 413 N Main St, with hours 9 to noon and 1 to 5 daily. Art intake is 11 to 6 on day, prizes awarded at a public reception Sunday 3:30 to 5:30. Contact Duane West or Jim Mathews for details.
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Soldiers face Iraq deployment while watching tight finances
Fort Riley AP Army families in the 2nd Brigade of the 1st Infantry brace for a 12 month Iraq deployment as market turmoil prompts stricter budgeting. Command Sgt. Maj. Julia Kelly questions Wall Street bailouts while urging soldiers to save, pay debt, and avoid reliance on quick credit. About 3,700 soldiers will deploy soon. bonuses and tax free pay abroad shape money plans. Sgt. Robert Tressider and wife Rozine plan savings and a careful budget for the year ahead.
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French Student Brings Cattle Farming Fascination to Kansas
Christophe Malet 21, studying animal science at Purpan University, interned with Cattle Empire in Satanta. He swapped Paris cuisine for vast U S feed yards, learning cattle handling, breeding, and dairy operations while exploring agricultural management. He aims for an animal science masters at Kansas State and plans to return to the United States.
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Orchards in Kansas show bumper crop after freeze
Kansas orchards report a heavy apple and pear crop this fall after last year’s late freeze. Mary Steffen notes trees benefited from a rest year and biennial bearing, with Jonathan, Jonagold, and Red Delicious varieties thriving. The Kansas Food Bank reports larger fruit donations as conditions have been favorable, though officials warn next year’s yield may be lower or negligible.
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Conway Springs
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Kansas State University
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Sebelius Endorses Obama for Women and Economy
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius says women face greater economic hardship and backs Barack Obama’s plan to ease strain. She campaigns in Colorado for Obama, cites tax cuts and a Women-Owned Business contracting program, while warning of a potential crisis and contrasting Obama with John McCain.
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