County fairgrounds rates explored and repairs approved
County officials discussed comparing fairgrounds rates with Grant County Civic Center and Seward County facilities. A 2008 fire prompted replacement plans for the round-top livestock building, with insurance covering costs estimated between 15,000 and 33,343 dollars. An International Imports Trade Show left a 2,758 dollar bill after deposits and damages, while most users are praised for cleaning up after events.
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Fairgrounds
Grant County Civic Center
Seward County Fairgrounds
Grant County
Ali Khatib
Anaheim Hills
Calif
Clark
Alan Fankhauser
Pete Olson
Storm Ivan Threat Looms Over New Orleans Area
Four states brace as Hurricane Ivan nears. New Orleans and nearby Jefferson Parish urge residents to evacuate to higher ground. St Charles Parish orders 49000 residents to depart. Officials warn winds up to 75 to 100 mph possible near landfall with potential major flooding. Spaces and pumps noted for low-lying city.
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New Orleans
Jefferson Parish
St. Charles Parish
Mississippi River
Ray Nagin
Ivan
Aaron Broussard
Fund-raiser Rally for Red Cross Hurricane Relief
Dodge City volunteers organize a quick fund raise to aid Florida hurricane victims. Staged as a Harley Owners Group ride, organizers aim for about 500 bikers and ten thousand dollars as Ivan nears. Ralph Rojas and Bob Lewis lead efforts with local Red Cross, United Way backing.
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Red Cross
Ralph Rojas
Dodge City Hog
Harley Owners Group
Red Cross Board
Florida
Charley
Frances
Henry
Bob Lewis
Anna May Veley
Judy
Gerald Nix
Tribune
Ivan
Florida Panhandle
Alabama
Georgia
United Way
Our United
Rojas
Lewis
Salina
Greeley to review sheriff nominee amid budget strains
Greeley officials consider Rine for sheriff as pay scales rise for deputies and staff. Clark’s last day passed, and Reynolds plans a campaign for November, despite limited local party support. Reynolds vows to run to restore choice at the polls.
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Clark
Nickelson
Rine
Brad
Greeley County
Sheriff’s Office
Harper County
Reynolds
Republican Central Committee
United Way funds boost Finney Scouts and programs
The Santa Fe Trail Council partners with Finney County groups to expand scouting activities and community service. About 2,500 volunteer hours are logged by scouts this year. A Cub Scout soccer program for Mexican-American children is planned, indoor through winter at Finney County Fairgrounds, funded by United Way gifts. The drive runs to Nov. 12 seeking 475000 dollars.
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Tured
Bock
Santa Fe Trail Council
Salvation Army
Knights of Columbus
The
Elks Lodge
Finney County
Darin Miller
SEC
Eagle Scout
Wellington
Miller
Kevin Randall
Finney County Fairgrounds
Santa Fe
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Gov
St. Catherine Hospital
St. Catherine
Maternal Child Center
East Spruce Garden City
Steath-Hosp.or
Boy Scouts
Gctelegram
Ke AT
America
SAS
N. Main St
Garden City
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