College art auction raises funds for scholarships
Bidders and spectators raised 7840 for academic and technical scholarships at Garden City Community College Endowment Association’s Autumn Celebration of the Arts. The 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. event at Plaza Hotel featured Perry Berns Gallery bids up to 2300 on paintings lithographs and three dimensional art. Association executive director Sheryl Dick noted the tally should rise with ticket revenue. About 175 people attended and 149 tickets were counted. The association’s share of art sales totaled 4065.
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GCCC to Hold Surplus Equipment Sale October 21
Garden City Community College plans a garage sale of surplus items including desks tables sewing machines and computer gear. Viewing runs 8 am to 3 pm at the maintenance building parking lot with items sold as is and must be removed by 9 am October 23 or they revert to the college.
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Ice-T urges kids to value book smarts over street smarts
In Wichita Ice-T spoke to about 400 youths at the Kansas African American Economic and Human Development Expo III. He warned that street smarts can lead to early death and illegal money making, praising education and self discipline as paths to retirement and success. He said show business is ruthless and hard to endure.
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Gas prices drop across Kansas state measured by AAA report
Kansas prices show declines with Wichita at 1.4087, Topeka at 1.4158, and Kansas City metro at 1.3846 per gallon for regular gasoline. The figures compare this weekend with one month and one year ago, highlighting lower current prices overall.
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Telegram corrects errors policy notice
The Garden City Telegram invites readers to report mistakes by calling 275 8500. The notice explains the paper’s policy to correct errors and asks for contact to submit corrections.
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Rain Lingers In Kansas As Northeast Clears Later
Outside TOPEKA reports show rain soaking parts of Kansas with forecasts calling for clearing in the northeast by Monday night and dry weather the rest of the work week. Far northeast Kansas has a slight chance of showers tonight while Bourbon County in the southeast measured two to three inches of rain and may receive another inch or two. Road condition hotline 1-800-585-7623.
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Lawrence doctors wary of prescribing RU-486 amid protests
In Lawrence the lone abortion provider says she expects to be the only doctor there to prescribe RU-486, with many local physicians avoiding abortion work due to safety fears. Officials note access may stay clustered in Lawrence Wichita and Kansas City areas as the pill requires medical backup and three visits.
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Head Start program aids Finney County families in Garden City
Kansas Children's Service League runs Head Start for low income families with 3 and 4 year olds in Garden City. Four centers can serve 186 children each, with 58 families reached by home visits. Programs cover health nutrition education and social development, plus parenting and GED English classes for adults.
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Garden City high school bond forum set for Tuesday
The volunteer Bond committee will host a 7 30 p m public forum at Garden City High School cafeteria to present facts on a new high school and take questions. School board members and Superintendent Milt Pippenger will attend to answer inquiries and encourage community participation.
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Queen Bey to perform in Garden City Friday night
Kansas City's ambassador of jazz will headline at Garden City Plaza Hotel Ballroom at 8:30 p.m. Friday Oct 27. Queen Bey, celebrating 50 years in show business, has sung with B B King The Platters and Erroll Garner. Tickets 15 in advance 18 at door. group tables available.
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Grain prices and Dow Jones rise at open
Wheat 2.82 at Garden City Co op. Mile 3.09. Corn and soybeans cited. Edward Jones & Co reports Dow Jones average at 10,205.80 up 13.69 from this morning's opening price.
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