Hamilton program time changes
The Alexander Hamilton appearance by Hal Bidlack has been moved to 11 a.m. on September 17 at Garden City Community College Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex. Bidlack portrays the Federalist Papers author in character, and admission is free.
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Registration for symposium due for PPST prep
An educational PPST symposium for southwest Kansas education majors runs Sept 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Garden City Community College Academic Building. Registration ends today. attendees can obtain breakfast, practice PPST, learn test-taking skills, and find test-help resources. Contact instructors Hendershot, Meier, or Hutcheson at GCCC for details and registration.
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Southwest Kansas
Equity and Access
Kansas State University
Garden City Community College
Dodge City Community College
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GCCC
Shelia Hendershot
Shelley Meier
Tammy Hutcheson
Zebra Auchi Sent on Loan to Vancouver Zoo
The 8 year old zebra Auchi from Lee Richardson Zoo has been loaned to the Greater Vancouver Zoo in Canada leaving the local zoo without a zebra. Grant's zebras rarely share enclosures and female zebras are not readily available, prompting the loan as a replacement for a nearby companion.
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Vancouver
Canada
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Greater Vancouver Zoo
Barbecue to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters in Finney County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Finney County and Kearny County host a barbecue Saturday from 5 to 7 pm at the Eagles Lodge 2603 N Taylor Ave Garden City. Adults 7 50. GCCCDID 6. children 12 and under 5. Tickets at Commerce Banks Garden City Lakin Garden City Telegram and the BBBS office 2011/2 Main.
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Finney County
Kearny County
Eagles Lodge
N. Taylor Ave
Garden City Community College
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Big Sisters
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Lakin
Garden City
Immigration groups rally in Kansas amid crackdowns nearby
About 30 people gathered in Wichita for a grass-roots strategy session hosted by FAIR, the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps and You Don’t Speak for Me. Speakers highlighted measures sweeping illegal immigration laws in Oklahoma and Missouri, including Oklahoma’s Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and Missouri patrol checks on inmates’ immigration status.
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Antiillegal
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Susan Tully
Federation For American Immigration Reform
FAIR
Minuteman Civil Defense Corps
Carol Helms
Matt Blunt
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Kansas City
Frances Semler
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
National Council of la Raza
America
Ed Hayes
Southwest Kansas Live on Stage brings culture to region
The 60 year old Southwest Kansas Live on Stage program expands access to performing arts in southwest Kansas. Juggernaut Jug Band opens at 7 p.m. Monday in Clifford Hope Auditorium Garden City High School. Season tickets are 40 dollars with family options and 24 dollar singles, valid in Dodge City Great Bend and Liberal.Tickets can be reserved by calling 276-2740.
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Delores Gillen
Juggernaut Jug Band
Garden City High School
Clifford Hope
Carlene Schneer
Hill Country
Kansas
Live On Stage LLC
Nashville, Tenn
Vienna Boys Choir
Victor Borga
Schneer
Celtic Tenors
Michael Kaeshammer
Clifford Hope Auditorium
Broadway
Dodge City
Great Bend
Liberal
Gillen
Garden City
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Fort Hays students oppose proposed name change
Fort Hays State University students staff and alumni organize against renaming the college to University of Western Kansas. About 250 students signed a petition and a Facebook group formed with nearly 1100 members opposing the change. University leaders say the idea remains embryonic and will be discussed before any decision.
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Fort Hays
Facebook
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University of Western Kansas
Edward H. Hammond
Hammond
State
Chris Crawford
Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race Ends in Gardner
The 515 mile endurance race started Sept 3 near the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, tracing the historic Santa Fe Trail from Independence, Missouri. About 45 to 50 riders remained in the final days, with routes near Melvern Lake and Hillsdale Lake offering 18 mile loops. Organizers, led by Rob Phillips, aimed to honor the 1821 trade route while adjusting distance and prizes for safety and sanctioning by the American Endurance Ride Conference.
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Santa Fe National Forest
New Mexico
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Mexico
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Melvern Lake
Osage County
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Ariz
Hillsdale Lake
Here
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Francis X. Aubry
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