A Look Back at 9 11 in Garden City
Ten years after the attack at the World Trade Center Garden City reflects on the morning of September 11 2001. Air traffic manager Mike Scherman and colleague Bob Funari watched the events unfold from Garden City Regional Airport tower and TV. They initially believed it might be an accident before realizing the gravity of the terrorist strike.
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Mike Scherman
Garden City
World Trade Center
New York City
Scherman
Bob Funari
Sherman
Garden City students recall 9 11 impact and future plans
Three Garden City High School students now in JROTC recall the Sept 11 2001 attacks. Mathew Rome 16 says he learned of the tragedy the day after, Ofelia Carrillo 16 remembers teachers crying, and Chris Gomez 18 recalls quiet classrooms. They discuss how the event shapes their views on future military service.
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Twin Towers
New York City
Pentagon
Garden City High School
JROTC
Mathew Rome
GCHS
Rome
Garden City
Ofelia Carrillo
Chris Gomez
Smart Start helps kids gain early head start benefits
The Russell Child Development Center's Smart Start program, funded by the Finney County United Way, supports birth to five children with health, learning and emotional well being to prepare them for preschool and kindergarten. The program acts as a funding partner to libraries, child care providers, hospitals and health departments, enabling early opportunities and readiness for school. The article notes Smart Start as a strategy rather than a direct service provider.
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Russell Child Development Center
Rebecca Clancy
Smart Start
Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund
Finney County United Way
Madella Williams
Finney County Public
United Way
Market Prices Wheat Corn
Market prices listed for wheat and corn show figures of 7.73 and 7 with market activity noted. The fragment indicates a price table entry from a historic market page, reflecting commodity quotes and possible daily fluctuation.
Weather Forecast Today Sunny High 80 Low 54
Today’s outlook calls for clear skies and sunshine across the region. Temperatures will reach a high near 80 degrees with a cool low around 54, light breezes and no precipitation expected. Details are on page Ag.
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