Volunteers Needed for River Cleanup South of Garden City
Heartland Off-Road Association calls for volunteers to clean Arkansas River area south of Garden City this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. about 25 to 30 members will participate. Trash includes cars beer bottles and large appliances gathered into piles for county haul away, with north end cleaned by Heartland and south end by Sagebrush Estates Neighbors Association.
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Heartland Off
Dan’s
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Seizer
Annual Ghost Town tour planned for Oct 14
Finney County Historical Society announces its second Ghost Towns of Finney County bus trip on October 14 leaving the museum at 9 a.m. and touring northwest Finney County with a provided lunch at Prairie View Brethren Church. Stops include Halpren Emanuel Mennonite and Jewish cemeteries Friend Old Kentucky Home and Sugar Beet Dumps. return by 4 p.m. Reservations cost 30 for members 35 for non members and call 272 3664 for details.
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Finney County
Library offers two free Internet classes Saturday
Finney County Public Library will host two free Internet classes. From 9 to 10:30 a.m. the session on how to use the Internet will be taught, followed by a 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. class focusing on setting up and using Web based email. Stop by 605 E Walnut St or call 272 3680 for details.
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Finney County Public
Walnut St
Public meeting on second high school plan in Garden City
The public is invited to a 7 p.m. October 12 question and answer session at the Finney County Senior Center in Garden City. The discussion covers the proposal for a second high school and asks attendees to bring questions and comments.
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Finney County
10Th St
Garden City
Telegram asks readers to report errors to hotline
The Garden City Telegram states its policy to correct errors and urges readers to call 275-8500 if they notice any mistakes in the newspaper. The notice emphasizes accountability and provides the contact number for corrections.
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Garden City
Cold weather grips Kansas with frost and freeze advisories
The National Weather Service warns of a cold front sweeping Kansas through the weekend. Freeze advisory for northern and central areas plus frost advisory for far northeast. Lows dip to mid-20s northwest to upper 30s southeast. Friday brings mostly cloudy skies and a slight snow chance in the southwest.
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Topeka
Kansas
National Weather Service
Garden City Officers Win State Crime Prevention Awards
Two Garden City police officers earned state recognition for crime prevention efforts at the Wheat State Crime Prevention Awards in Topeka. Shane Tillison took second place in the large department category for programs like Hot Wheels for Kids, funded by Wal-Mart and Target donations, and planned Cops for the Hungry. Jerry Schiffelbein placed third for developing intelligence files on documented gang members, aiding the Street Gang Unit in tracking activities. Each officer received cash prizes and plaques.
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Garden City
Jerry Schiffelbein
Shane Tillison
Wheat
Kansas Judicial Center
Topeka
Tillison
Wal-Mart
Target
Mike Utz
Utz
Schiffelbein
Garden City GCCC Homecoming Week Kicks Off With Bazaar
Garden City Community College begins homecoming with the Broadbuster Bazaar on the campus mall despite rain and wind. DECA and BPA fundraisers draw interest as students shop, raffle for prizes, and enjoy free massages and an obstacle course. A spirit bonfire debuts, the parade is canceled for this year, and the football game pits top-ranked Broadbusters against Butler County Community College with a 7 30 p.m. kickoff and halftime king queen ceremony follow.
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Renee Creedy
Creedy
Distributive Education Club of America
Stephanie Alexander
Alexander
Garden City
Jennifer Parker
DECA
Parker
Ulysses
GCCC
Campus Drive
National Junior College Athletic Association
Broacbusters
Butler County Community College
Cherie Perryman
Rural dentist to open in Scott City after grants
Wheatland Electric Cooperative in Scott City will bring Dr Joanne Brown to town with a $154,400 USDA Rural Development grant and a second grant near $200,000 to buy equipment, land, and build an office. A lease purchase will cover the clinic setup creating two local jobs and reducing travel for residents.
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Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc
Scott City
Joanne Brown
Wheatland Electric
Brown
Wheatland Board
Neil Norman
Wheatland
Sharla Krenzel
Wichita County Economic Development
Krenzel
Tribune
Scott
Wichita County
National Health Service Corps
University of Arkansas
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Scot
Detective back on job after injury during arrest
Garden City detective Det. Bill Powers returned to full duty after a concussion suffered Oct 3 during a forgery probe. Powers tackled suspect Troy Vsetecka in the 1600 block of West Jones Ave. Vsetecka is charged with aggravated battery and related offenses.
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Garden City
Bill Powers
St. Catherine Hospital
Michael Utz
Powers
Troy Vsetecka
Tietelbaum Ave
Robert Goeman
Vsetecka
West Jones Avenue
Utz
Garden City Weather Turns Blustery With Rain Chance
Today the weather turns blustery and colder with a 50 percent chance for light rain and drizzle. Tonight remains blustery and mostly cloudy with a low near 30 as north winds gust 15 to 25 mph. Friday stays blustery and mostly cloudy with a high around 40.
Market grain and Dow figures from Garden City Co op
Wheat prices at Garden City Co op show OASes at 1.90 and 63.00 for mile 0 63.00 Soybeans at 4.43 Edward Jones reports Dow Jones at 10 745.80, down 38.85 from this morning's opening.
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Garden City Co-op
Edward Jones & Co
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