Banks and public buildings close for Columbus Day
Banks and government offices will close Monday in observance of Columbus Day. American State Bank and Trust Co. and several others halt operations. post office will not deliver. Finney County Administrative Center and Public Library shut. Garden City Telegram not published due to mail pause.
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American State Bank and Trust Co
E. Mary St
Bank of the West
E. Kansas Ave
First National Bank
N. Main St
People’s State Bank
W. Laurel St
First National Bank of Holcomb
N. Henderson St
Garden City State Bank
E. Mary St. - Commerce Bank
U.S. Post Office
N. Sixth St
Finney County Administrative Center
N. Ninth St
Finney County Public Library
E. Walnut St
Garden City Telegram
N. Seventh St
GCCC phonathon nears halfway mark amid growing gifts
The 32nd Annual Garden City Community College Endowment Association Scholarship Phonathon has raised 47000 plus with 29000 in gifts and pledges. About 200 volunteers work eight evenings in the Endowment Room at Beth Tedrow Student Center under the theme The Power of Numbers. Verizon Wireless backs the drive as calls continue next week with teams from the Rodeo Program Phi Theta Kappa and other groups making rounds.
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Garden City Community College Endowment Association
GCCC
Beth Tedrow
Phonathon
Verizon Wireless
Phi Theta Kappa
League of United Latin American Citizens
Gccc Hispanic American Leadership Organization
St. Mary School Starts Annual Bierocks Fundraiser
St. Mary School launches its yearly bierocks fundraiser with orders taken through Wednesday and delivery slated for October 28 and 29. Prices are 20 dollars per dozen or 11 dollars for half dozen, with orders placed through any student or by calling 276 2241.
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St. Mary School
Country concert set for Thursday in Dodge City
Rodney Carrington, a country music singer, makes his first Dodge City appearance Thursday at the United Wireless Arena. Tickets cost 49 dollars and are available at the arena box office Ticketmaster locations online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800 745 3000.
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Rodney Carrington
Dodge City
United Wireless Arena
Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster.com
Americans Elect gains official party status in Kansas
Kansas names Americans Elect a recognized political party after a petition with 16 766 valid signatures. As of Oct 1 a total 1 692 704 registered voters existed in Kansas with only one affiliated to Americans Elect. The party aims to bypass conventional conventions by an online nominating process for a presidential ticket from two different parties and a first online convention planned for 2012.
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Kansas
Americans Elect
Drew Hazouri
Hazouri
Secretary of State
Brad Bryant
Bryant
Kay Curtis
AmericansElect. Org
Congress
Federal role in Kansas economy highlighted by historian
Kansas State University professor and Manhattan mayor James Sherow argues that Kansas owes much of its growth to federal support. He notes railroads, land grants, forts, and federal plans shaped cities like Manhattan and Wichita. He cites the 1936 Future of the Great Plains blueprint urging urbanization and sustainable agriculture.
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Kansas
James Sherow
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Sherow
Wichita
United States
Europe
Texas
Sheron
Kansas State Agriculture College
K-State
Leavenworth
Junction City
Great Plains
Garden City and Holcomb boards discuss student eligibility limits
USD 457 and USD 363 boards plan Monday discussions on eligibility standards for extracurriculars and co curriculars at Garden City High and Abe Hubert Middle. Deputy Superintendent Steve Karlin says no action is planned. agendas include district policy comparisons with similar districts. meetings start 6 p.m. in Garden City and 7 30 p.m. in Holcomb. details at GCTelegram.com.
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Board of Education
USD 457
Garden City
Holcomb
Martin Segovia
Brad Springston
Abe Hubert
Steve Karlin
Karlin
Fleming St
Wiley St
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