Pet Expo set for Finney County Fairgrounds Saturday
The 2011 Pet Expo runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Pavilion Finney County Fairgrounds with a 9:30 a.m. dog jog. Entry is 20 dollars with a free T-shirt. Events include Pet Talent Show, Cutest Dog and Cat, K-9 demos by sheriffs and state patrol, and Kiss a Goat. Representatives from Garden City and Finney County participate. For details or volunteering call Nancy Garhart at 275-6364.
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Walk to School Day events across Garden City schools
Garden City public schools plan National Walk to School Day activities with student prizes and safety aims. Alta Brown Elementary will hand out bracelets and reflective zipper pulls as the principal joins recess walks. Edith Scheuerman and Garfield Elementary host daytime walks and Tally Trail activity, Victor Ornelas hosts an all school walk at 7 15 to 7 35 a.m. The program promotes safer routes, physical activity, pedestrian safety, reduced traffic, environmental care, and community ties.
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Local Relay for Life Team to Meet Thursday
The Finney County Relay For Life team kick off begins at 6 30 p m Thursday at First United Methodist Church 1106 N Main St Anyone can form a team Teams must raise funds for a cure and have at least one walker all night at the May event Captains serve as contact for Relay For Life Core committee Contact Kathy Pool at 620 290 2760 or kloop987 yahoo com or Dacia Stratman at 275 2101 or dacia windrivergrain com
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County keeps half-day donation incentive for United Way drive
Finney County commissioners voted 4-1 to renew a decade old policy allowing county employees to donate half a day's pay to the United Way in exchange for a full vacation day. The measure typically raises just over $10,000 toward a $550,000 goal.
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Bikers for Boobies Poker Run Raises Funds for Cancer
Bikers, cars, and trucks joined a Poker Run at The Superstore and The Crazy House to support Breast Cancer Research and Education. Over 200 participants helped raise more than 3,000 dollars for Kansas State University’s Johnson Cancer Research Center, with shirts sold to boost funds and a 4,000 dollar 2011 goal. A second annual run is planned for September 22, 2012.
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