Sampler Festival orientation set for Thursday in Garden City
A 2006 Kansas Sampler Festival orientation meeting is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Finnup Center for Conservation Education in Garden City. The 17th annual event will be May 6, 2006, with over 200 Kansas communities represented by entrepreneurs vendors and entertainers. Last year Newton hosted about 6,600 attendees. For details or RSVP contact Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce at 276-3264 or 800-879-9803, or email WenDee LaPlant at wlaplant gcnet.com.
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Kansas
Finnup Center For Conservation Education
E. Finnup Drive
Garden City
Newton
RSVP
Computer class deadline extended to October twenty four
Enrollment for a basic computer skills class for senior citizens is extended to Oct. 24. The 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday sessions run Oct. 25 through early December at Holcomb Middle School, sharing roots with the GCCC Senior Center Computer Lab and Frederick Finnup Computer Lab. Fees are 60 dollars for under 61 and 21 dollars for 62 and older.
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Holcomb Middle School
GCCC
Senior Center
Frederick Finnup
Mary Olson
Mary.olson
Gcccks
Steve Johnson
Holcomb High School
Community Daycare Child Safety Seat Checkup at Western State Bank
Western State Bank hosts a free Community Daycare Child Safety Seat Checkup at 1500 East Kansas Ave from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Certified inspectors ensure proper buckling amid a national Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day effort. Donations go to United Way.
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Western State Bank
East
Kansas Ave
United Way
Pumpkin carving event hosted by Garden City recreation
Garden City Recreation Commission invites youth aged 10 to 15 to a pumpkin carving session at the Community Center on October 25 from 5 15 to 6 30 p m Carving supplies and seeds roasting instructions provided and a fee of 3 per person Pre registration is at the center Also S mores and Spooky Stories at Scout Park on October 23 open to all ages with adult supervision for under 8 free event requires call to register
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GCRC
Garden City Recreation Commission
N. Sixth St
Scout Park
Kansas Supreme Court swearing in delayed raising questions
Kansas legislators question the timing of Eric Rosen joining the Supreme Court as he won’t be sworn in until November 18, avoiding next year’s retention vote. Republicans argue the move reflects a politically charged court, amid clashes over education funding and the death penalty. Gov. Sebelius named Rosen on July 22. he sought to finish pending district cases. The court, seen as politicized by some, faces calls for Senate confirmation and closer scrutiny of its authority.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Eric Rosen
Supreme Court
Kathleen Sebelius
Rosen
Shawnee
Sebelius
Doug Mays
Ropeka
Mays
Ron Keefover
Frank Miller
Independence
Sebelius Court
Carol Beier
Phill Kline
U.S. Supreme Court
Peggy Palmer
Augusta
Palmer
Senate
Derek Schmidt
Court removes judge for viewing porn
The Kansas Supreme Court ousted Saline County District Judge George R. Robertson for viewing Internet pornography on his county owned computer. He had served ten years on the bench and will be replaced for the remainder of his term with appointment by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius after a nominating commission review.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Saline County
George R. Robertson
Robertson
Commission On
28Th Judicial District Nominating Commission
Kathleen Sebelius
Furnace malfunction deemed cause of fire in Garden City home
Fire at 1111 N Sixth St caused extensive damage and forced eight people to evacuate including four children and four adults. Fire chief Allen Shelton said a furnace electrical fault in the basement utility room started the blaze, quickly spreading through the house. Estimated damages totaled 25 000 to the structure and 10 000 to contents. Residents Mary Whatley and Sandy Chappel owned the house. occupants included Floyd Whatley and Mary's daughters Karen and Rose Ann Whatley.
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Garden City
Allen Shelton
Sixth St
Shelton
Sandy Chappel
Mary Whatley
Karen
Rose Ann Whatley
Mary
Floyd
Fire destroys Lawrence apartments
LAWRENCE AP News report details an early morning blaze at the 76 unit Boardwalk Apartments. At least 19 people were taken to hospitals or treated, with some residents jumping from second and third floors to escape. No fatalities are confirmed as investigators determine a cause. Several patients were treated on site or transported to local and university hospitals.
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Lawrence
Boardwalk
Janice Early-Weas
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Paint the Town Pink launches in Garden City for Breast Cancer Awareness
Local businesses and health groups partner with Early Detection Works to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Shelly Nelson notes aims to involve the community with pink ribbons and educational material. Wheatfields on Main participates, selling Brighton designed watch bracelets with $5 donations to breast cancer charities, matched by Wheatfields. FDJ jeans promotion drives trial wearings with donations to Susan G. Komen Foundation.
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EDW
United Methodist
UMMAM
ECW
Shelly Nelson
Western Kansas
Nelson
Wheatfields On Main
N. Main St
Brighton
Shonda Collins
Wheatfields
Collins
FDJ
Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation
Main
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