Feral Cat TNR Program Heads to Garden City
Kay Gillespie leads a new trap neuter release program at Finney County Humane Society to reduce feral cat populations in Garden City. Volunteers trap cats, neuter and vaccinate them, then release after 2 3 days. The effort aims to curb cat euthanasia and improve shelter outcomes while operating without city animal control.
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Kay Gillespie
Finney County Humane Society
Garden City
TNR
Humane Society
Gillespie
Teri Sutherlin
Sutherlin
Kansas farmer 98, Dust Bowl link and ground bin lid inventor
Loyd Ratts, a 98 year old Kansas farmer from Stafford County, remains active in harvest season and recently earned a patent for a ground level grain bin lid controller aimed at reducing falls. Born 1915 on the family farm near St John, he began farming at age four, learning from nine decades of practical knowledge.
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Stafford County
Mct
John Deere
Loyd Ratts
Ratts
Kansas
Batts
St. John
Edmund
Loyd
Family Crisis Services in Garden City helps abuse survivors
Finney County United Way funds 2014 grant of 26000 keeps the agency’s 18 cap emergency shelter open for victims of domestic dating sexual or other abuse. Executive Director Janene Radke notes the shelter serves southwest Kansas and aids clients in navigating systems while promoting violence free living. Domestic violence awareness month includes open house and school outreach to prevent abusive relationships.
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Finney County
United Way
Family Crisis Services
Garden City
Janene Radke
Radke
Kansas
Liberal
Dodge City
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