False sheriff’s office phone scam targets Finney County resident
Finney County Sheriff Kevin Bascue warns of a caller who claimed to be Sloan and said he worked with the sheriff’s office to raise funds for new law enforcement programs. The office does not solicit funds by phone and no such person is in the department. Call Crime Prevention at 272-3700 with information.
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Holcomb High School inspection nets paraphernalia
An Interquest Detection Canines inspection at Holcomb High School found drug paraphernalia in a car in the parking lot but no drugs. Principal Richard Soetaert said the dogs searched Holcomb and its middle school, and no arrests were reported.
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Founder of SADD speaks Wednesday at Garden City
Robert Anastas founder of Students Against Driving Drunk will present at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Garden City Community College main gym. The free talk is open to the public and sponsored by the GCCC Athletic Department and Western Beverage. Anastas sits on key commissions promoting prevention of alcoholism and drunk driving.
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National Commission Against Drunk Driving
Garden City bike path hopes rise with federal funds
Garden City officials push to extend the Talley Trail using about 360000 dollars in federal money planned for bike paths at the Kansas Capitol complex. The city would cover 20 percent, with construction possible as early as spring 2004 if the Nov 8 deadline for applications is met and funding is announced next spring. Kansas Department of Transportation declined 10 previously recommended projects, including paths in Dodge City and McPherson.
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Harris News Service
South Pacific tickets selling fast at Garden City CC
Garden City Community College faces high demand for its South Pacific production running October 18 to 20 and October 25 to 27 at Pauline Joyce Auditorium. Tickets are 8 dollars for all 320 seats, with limited availability for Oct 18 25 and no seats for Oct 26. Box office opens Monday at 10 am, mail requests rolling in, and prior casts return for the show.
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Garden City
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Nellie Forbush
Emilie DeBecque
Bids Sought for Future Beef Plant in Arkansas City
The trustee liquidating Future Beef Operations seeks bids for the Arkansas City plant after its Chapter 7 liquidation. Bids are due by October 18 or later if extended, with the buyer chosen as the highest and best offer. LeForce Signature Beef has expressed ongoing interest, led by CEO David Mitchell.
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Firefighter faces trial on meth distribution charges
Fire captain David J. Bortka, an 18 year veteran, stood trial after a preliminary hearing found sufficient evidence to proceed. He faces seven felony counts including selling meth within 1000 feet of a middle school. Bond set at 50 thousand, could rise to 100 thousand for missed drug testing.
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Wyandotte
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Kansas
Wife testifies love for Robinson amid murder trial
Nancy Robinson, wife of John E. Robinson, declares ongoing love in Johnson County District Court as he faces capital murder charges for the deaths of Suzette Trouten and Izabela Lewicka. Prosecutors tie items from a storage locker to Trouten.
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Johnson County
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Suzette Trouten
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Izabela Lewicka
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Linn County
Lisa Stasi
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