Garden City Hosts 2000 Women's Conference Oct 13
Garden City Community College will host the 2000 Women’s Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. October 13 in the academic building. Helen Stucky Risdon, nurse and humorist, headlines the event and will present over a dozen characters on humor’s health benefits. A noon lunch precedes breakout sessions on humor, relaxation, business, life stories, quick meals, and more with a registration of 25 dollars. For information call 276-9660.
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Garden City Community College
Helen Stucky-Risdon
Risdon
Garden City
Moms of multiples organize Saturday meeting
Parents of twins triplets and quads are invited to an organizational meeting of Moms of Twins Triplets or More. A potluck dinner for the whole family starts at 5 30 p m Saturday at Deane Wiley Park. RSVP via Kathryn 2729240 or Kristi 2755806.
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Deane Wiley Park
RSVP
Kathryn
Kristi
Mothers of Preschoolers to Gather Thursday
Mothers of Preschoolers will hold its monthly meeting from 4 to 5 30 p m Thursday at Bible Christian Church 1404 E Mary St. The session offers information crafts and fellowship for mothers A Moppets Program runs for toddlers and supervision for older siblings with study school.
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Mothers of
Bible Christian Church
E. Mary St
Woman sues Whirlpool over fatal kitchen fire
Lorray McCoy of Louisburg Kansas filed a Miami County suit against Whirlpool Corp maker of her 1996 Kenmore New Generation dishwasher alleging it caused a February fire that killed her 24 year old daughter Emily Michelle McCoy and caused 500000 dollars in damages. State and local investigators point to the dishwasher though Whirlpool may argue the fire started outside the unit.
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Paola
Louisburg
Kan
Miami County
Lorray McCoy
Emily Michelle McCoy
Whirlpool Corp
Kenmore
Whirlpool
McCoy
Richard Leib
Benton Harbor
Mich
Telegram prompts readers to report errors
The Garden City Telegram invites readers to call 275-8500 if they notice errors in the paper, stating the policy to correct mistakes. The notice emphasizes accountability and provides the contact number for reporting corrections.
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Garden City
Weather outlook for Kansas brings coldest weekend in memory
The National Weather Service warns of cold, wet weather across the state with potential record lows by weekend. Tonight rain likely statewide with possible thunder. lows 40s to 60s. Thursday remains cold with eastern rain and southeast thunderstorms. highs 40s to 60s as temps fall. Road hotline 1 800 585 7623.
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Topeka
National Weather Service
Trustees weigh statewide tax for Kansas colleges
Trustees from Seward County, Liberal, Garden City, and Dodge City discuss a half cent sales tax to fund higher education with input from State Sen. Morris and Rep. Light. They warn of revenue adequacy, governance effects of mergers, and local tax alternatives while considering Pratt Community College and Furth merger implications.
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Liberal
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Seward County Community College
Marvin Chance
Dodge City Community College
Gardens City
Community College
SCCC
Chance
Steve Morris
R-Hugoton
Bill Light
Rrolla
Light
GCCC
Ed Rutter
DCCC
Althea White
FHSU
Pratt Community College
Pratt County
University
Southwest Kansas Board
Jim Grote
JoAnn Sharp
White
Higher Education
Richard Burke
Morris
Russell Child Development Center aids Kansas children with special needs
The Russell Child Development Center at 714 Ballinger St. in Finney County, Kansas, is a nonprofit serving birth to age 3 with screening diagnosis and therapy. Since 1965 it has offered in home services with 20 full-time staff across 12 counties and 250 families helped every six months aided by United Way funding of about $18,000 annually.
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Russell Child Development Center
Ballinger St
Kansas
United Way
ACDC
Sharon Hixson
Good Housekeeping
Hixson
Finney County
Stad Care
Amelia Skipton
Oscar Benitez
Garden City
Cure
Skipton
Russell
The
Russell Child Development Center Serves SW Kansas Children
The Russell Child Development Center at 714 Ballinger St coordinates services for young children with special needs in southwest Kansas. Executive director Sharon Hixson oversees outreach with support from United Way and local partners. Contact (316) 275-0291 for information and enrollment.
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Ballinger St
Sharon Hixson
Kansas
Kansas Lottery theft case details released by attorney general
State files reveal that Richard Lee Knowlton, former Kansas Lottery information resource manager, allegedly altered 141 tickets and 126 prizes over 18 months to create bogus winnings. Maxwell says Knowlton supplied inconsistent statements and may have helped craft an alibi with a colleague in Idaho. The filing seeks disqualification of Knowlton’s attorney, citing potential witness testimony.
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Topeka
Attorney General
Richard Lee Knowlton
Stephen Maxwell
Knowlton
Maxwell
Idaho
Shawnee County District Court
William Rork
Rork
Wichita Eagle
Attorney General’s Office
Lottery
Weather outlook for Garden City turns cloudy with possible rain
The Garden City forecast shows cloudy skies with a high near the upper 60s and northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph shifting to east. Tonight brings light rain and a 60 percent chance of precipitation with a possible thunderstorm. Thursday turns blustery with a 50 percent chance of light rain.
Edward Jones Reports Dow Up At Market Open
Edward Jones and Co notes the Dow Jones average at 10,786.70, up 66.96 from the morning opening price as trading begins.
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Edward Jones & Co
Market Grain Prices at Garden City Co-op
Local Garden City Co-op reports daily grain prices with corn at steady bid and soybeans moderating amid market highs. Traders watch futures as moisture conditions and crop yields influence nearby contracts. Strong demand from feed mills supports prices while new crop projections temper gains.
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Garden City Co-op
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