Garden City Project Effort after-school program starts Monday
Garden City schools announce the Project Effort after-school program begins Monday Sept 11. Organizers warn parents not to worry if students arrive home late early on as bus drivers learn routes. some students may reach home by 7 30 p m. Coordinator Ed Kozol says routines will stabilize quickly and routes will speed up.
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Miles of Smiles to host training meeting Sunday
The Miles of Smiles Therapeutic Horse Program will hold a 2 p.m. training informational meeting this Sunday at Cutter's located at 901 W. Maple St. New volunteers are welcome and no horse experience is required. For details call Sara Brown at 275-2539.
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Theater games classes offered for youth
Mark Hays, director of Garden City Recreation Commission, will run six week theater games classes for youth. Hambones for ages 4-6 and kinderprep, grade school for grades 1-4, and ages 11-14. Classes start Tuesday and Sept 14 with a $15 fee and scholarships offered. Registration at 310 N Sixth St or call 276-1200.
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GCCC Starts Short PowerPoint Course For Beginners
Garden City Community College opened enrollment for a five session Microcomputer Applications I course in PowerPoint 2000. Beginning September 11 the class runs five Monday nights from 6 to 9 at the Frederick Finnup Computer Lab in the Collins Building. Enrollment limited to 10 with course number CSCI22210.
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Gasoline prices in Kansas state regions report
The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report shows Wichita at 1.4158 dollars per gallon regular. Topeka 1.4801. Kansas City metro 1.4693. Prices reflect level for Tuesday, compared with one month and one year ago.
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Engagement misidentification corrected for Matthies family
Saturday engagement notice now correctly identifies the father of Kelly Matthies as Jim Matthies. The notice previously listed an incorrect name, prompting updated clarification for family records.
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Comforting relief as Kansas cools after heat wave
After an extended heat wave, Kansas enjoys milder temps with highs in the 70s and 80s across most regions on Thursday. Southwest may touch near 100, while northeast will hover in the mid-80s. Northwest faces a slight rain risk with lows from the 50s to upper 60s and thunderstorms possible in northeast and central areas.
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Sales tax hike proposed for museum in Scott City
Scott City voters will decide on a 1/4 cent sales tax in November to fund the El Quartelejo Museum at 902 W Fifth St. If approved, revenue of about $120,600 annually would support exhibits, hire a custodian, and expand outreach including traveling trunks for schools. The council approved the measure 4-0 with absences and one abstention.
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Scott County wrestles with arena operations plan
Scott County commissioners consider whether the arena should be run by the arena committee or the fair board as a special meeting is set for Tuesday. The arena committee seeks ongoing involvement and promotion duties while noting the facility's $600,000 appraised value and $230,000 raised so far.
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Regulation change could raise ammonia discharge in Kansas rivers
Lawrence AP reports Kansas eyes looser ammonia limits for wastewater plants and private firms. EPA research suggests colder water reduces toxicity and a sliding temperature scale could ease criteria though environmentalists warn of risks to rivers already poor in quality. Local watchdogs note ammonia harms fish and fuels algae.
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Garden City Weather Forecast Thursday Mostly Sunny Cooler
Tonight mostly clear with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 20 mph turning southwest and diminishing late. Thursday mostly sunny and cooler with a high near 82. Increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts as a north wind develops. CLOUD coverage noted as part of the forecast.
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