Firefighter I Academy Starts September 26
The Garden City Fire Department will present a Firefighter I Academy at 7 p.m. September 26 in the central fire station at 302 N Ninth St. The eight week program dates will be set at the meeting. Community members 21 or older may attend to gain certification. Call 276-1140 for registration or more information.
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Better Kid Care Conference Sept 27 at Finney County
The first Better Kid Care satellite training conference runs 6 10 to 8 10 p m September 27 at the Finney County Extension Office meeting room 501 S Ninth St Parents grandparents and child care providers will learn about discipline roots of behavior problems and simple home and center solutions A $2 registration fee due by September 26 covers workshop costs Attendees may bring a sack supper Snacks and beverages provided Pre-register by calling 272 3670.
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Family says Bush should focus on U S terrorists
The Burnham family of two Kansas missionaries held by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines urged President Bush to target U S terrorists linked to the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. They said officials told them the impact of the U S assaults on the kidnapping remains unclear.
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Strong demand for certified wheat seed in Kansas
In Wichita AP reports that certified winter wheat seed sales are surged 10 to 15 percent after the Karnal bunt scare. Daryl Strouts notes farmer to farmer sales rise as risk, with 2,200 seed merchants required to test seed for Karnal bunt in Kansas by order of Secretary Jamie Clover Adams.
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Woman found after man stabbed in east side trailer park
Police found an unidentified transient woman near First Street with two dogs, a witness to the stabbing of Richard Duncan in East Garden Village. Duncan was stabbed around 1:20 a.m. Tuesday and hospitalized in good condition.
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Parking requests granted for businesses in Garden City
Garden City commissioners approved temporary loading zones for Today's Office Furniture and a one hour parking area for Kadee's Coffee Break despite Traffic Advisory Board recommendations to reject. The board cited hospital employee parking near Kadee's and ongoing efforts to set city standards for restricted parking.
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Tornado or straight line wind debate follows Garden City storm
Officials say Monday evening's storm was a straight line wind event while locals insist a tornado struck. Darlene Simpson recalls roof and floor damage, debris, and a yard path. Golf course workers report many downed trees and ground roots exposed, with cleanup days ahead. Sheriff’s office notes no tornado confirmation despite spotter reports and radar readings show no tornado warnings. Weather officials cite down bursts and high winds near 80 mph but no tornadic activity in the Dodge City area.
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Drury Lane
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Southwind Golf Course
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Dodge City
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Man pinned under cement truck in highway crash
J Guadalupe Reyes, 51, of Garden City, was trapped when his 1992 Ford cement truck tipped onto its left side on US 83 while turning from southbound 83 onto Old U S 83. Garden City Fire Department freed him. EMS transported him to St Catherine Hospital and then by Eagle Med to Via Christi St Francis in Wichita where he remained in critical condition. Reyes was not wearing his seat belt.
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Wreck Kills Chicago Man and Injures Wife in Kansas
Ike Mayeda, 71, and his wife Jane Mayeda, 64, of Chicago, were in a fatal crash Tuesday near Lakin Kansas. Their 1994 Toyota veered off U S Highway 50 struck a culvert and went airborne about 60 feet before flipping, killing Mr Mayeda and injuring Mrs Mayeda who was taken to Kearny County Hospital. Both wore seat belts.
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