Western Kansas Antique and Crafts Festival Set for Saturday
The 42nd annual Western Kansas Antique and Crafts Festival runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Finney County Exhibition Building, 409 Lake Ave. Vendors from southwest Kansas and nearby states will display antique crockery furniture comic books and candles. For more information call 276-7309.
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Copeland pilot to be honored Sunday
Earl Whitaker to receive the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Copeland Community Senior Center. The FAA honors pilots with 50 years of active piloting, based on letters, a detailed résumé, and safety records. Whitaker joins a national honor roll including Neil Armstrong and Chuck Yeager.
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Four-H Cloverbud Club Sets New Year Meeting
Finney County Extension’s 4-H Cloverbud Club for ages 5 and 6 schedules a 6:30 p.m. Monday gathering at the Grandstand Meeting Room on Finney County Fairgrounds. Enroll or RSVP by 10 a.m. Monday at the Extension Office, bring enrollment card and participation form, call 272 3670 for details.
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YMCA Adds Turbo Kick Fit Classes
The Garden City Family YMCA introduces Turbo Kick, a cardio class blending martial arts and hip hop. Sessions run 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays, free for members while program participation costs 35 dollars monthly. First visit free with a guest pass. call Stacy Crase at 275-1199 for details.
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Kansas Democrats push Buy American law to boost jobs
Kansas Democrats unveiled a Buy American measure urging state agencies to use U.S. manufactured goods in public works. Led by Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley and House Minority Leader Paul Davis, the proposal aligns with ongoing tax-cut efforts, aiming to grow manufacturing jobs and spur economic growth before the November elections.
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Drought grips U S farmers pivot to winter wheat
The U S Drought Monitor shows 62 percent of lower 48 in drought as corn and soybean harvests finish and winter wheat struggles to emerge in dry soils. In Iowa 98 percent of corn harvested while drought persists. South Dakota reports only 13 percent emergence though 83 percent planted. Experts caution against predicting higher bread prices.
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Romney Poised For Big Kansas Victory In 2012 Race
In Topeka Romney is expected to win Kansas easily as Obama trails from four years ago. Voters like Jim and Joann Mayfield, Topeka, who shifted from Obama’s 2008 support, cite economy and jobs. Osawatomie speech and Brownback visits frame GOP push. both parties see Kansas as safely pro Romney.
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