Remembrance marks Sept 11 across world and nation
A year after the attacks ceremonies from New York to Afghanistan remembered victims. Names were read as taps sounded and bells tolled while President Bush pledged to press the fight against terrorists. Global observances included Mozart’s Requiem sung in 20 time zones and large public displays of remembrance.
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New York
Washington
American Airlines
Pentagon
Bush
Pennsylvania
United Flight 93
Afghanistan
New Zealand
Mozart
Orlando Singers
St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church
Rumuera
Australia
Paris
Rome
John Paul II
Garden City weighs pit bull ban amid safety concerns
Garden City commissioners debate a proposed breed ban on pit bulls after a spate of bite incidents. Officers cite pit bulls as a public safety risk while critics warn bans push owners toward other breeds. City officials consider adding breeds or tightening penalties. Humane Society opposes a breed ban.
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Garden City
Gibson Auten
Commission
Auten
GCPD
Andrea Babcock
Davis
Finney County
Jessica Heller
Finney County Humane Society
Dana Jones
Society
Maize
Marysville
Topeka
Ohio
Florida election system failures draw fresh criticism
In Florida the first major post 2000 election faced mechanical and human glitches that frustrated voters. Janet Reno trailed Bill McBride in the Democratic governor race as results counted in South Florida, with many counties reporting problems and faults in voting machines and staffing. The governor called the day shameful as reform critics warned the process failed its first test.
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Miami
Florida
Janet Reno
Bill McBride
Reno
Terry McAuliffe
Miami-Dade
Broward
Donor Makes Sept 11 Blood Drive Part Of Life
López continues giving blood every few months, recalling how fresh products last only days. On the centers 9 11 observance the Garden City Blood Center cut regular slots to 28 with eight walk in openings and offered Buddy Blood Drop pins to donors.
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Lopez
Buddy-Blood Drop
Debra Kaye Eckels
Garden City
Airport Commission approves bid for runway project
The commission approved a $6 million runway project with the city’s $600,000 share funded from anticipated savings. City staff may seek FAA support to widen taxiways while fencing upgrades, 90 percent funded by the FAA, proceed. Health premium increases and new workplace cost cuts begin in January. A state Community Development Block grant could fund up to $17,000 per home for renovations in the Chestnut to Second Street area, with the city’s share around $75,000 from donations.
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Steve Cottrell
Colorado
Missouri
Kansas
Bob Halloran
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Halloran
Chestnut Street
Pine Street
Fifth Street
Second Street
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America
Donald F. “Thissen
Mom
Barbara
Kirk
Gregg
Kelli
Sherri
Airport Commission
Finney
Mercer Gallery
Airport Raceway
FMI
Lydia Gonzales
ELKS
Tangeman Field
Air Force Prep
Horse Palace
GCHS
Holcomb
Lamar
Finney Coun
Garden Valley
Medicare & Medicaid Certified
Gardenvalleyretirement
Southwestern Bell
Garden Valley Retirement Village, Inc
E. Spruce
Rickie Gonzales
Toto Rac Tut DY
Anderson
St. Catherine Hospital
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