Zoo Howler Monkey Dies During Routine Anesthesia
The Lee Richardson Zoo reports a 15 year old male Black Howler monkey died unexpectedly Tuesday under anesthesia for a routine physical. Zoo director Kathy Sexson notes no prior illness and cites typical life expectancy of 16 to 20 years. The animal had sired four offspring, with one daughter remaining on display in the primate exhibit.
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Garden City District Updates Website For Parents
USD 457 Garden City updates its site with a new Family Resources link offering lunch menus transportation calendars and records. The 25th Kansas Silver Haired Legislature meets in Topeka to discuss senior advocacy bills and proposed acts including geriatric mental health and insurance reforms.
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Family Resources
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Kearny County dedicates hospital expansion
Kearny County Hospital marked its completed $9.2 million expansion with a dedication on Sept. 18 attended by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. The project added 24 000 square feet, improved obstetrics with LDRP rooms, a new surgery unit and renovated emergency facilities, boosting space and efficiency while highlighting staff dedication.
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Garden City Fall Clean Up supports curbside debris collection
Public Works Director Sam Curran notes Garden City residents praise a well-kept look and explains fall Clean-Up, done with Waste Connection Inc and Finney County, offers free curbside collection of tree debris trash and appliances. The event runs to Oct. 12 with eight area crews and two designated missed-day pick-ups on Oct. 5 and 12.
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Conway resigns from Holcomb City Council for health reasons
Councilman Ron Conway steps down from the Holcomb City Council for health reasons effective immediately after six years as a member and former president. Gary Newman named to replace him with unanimous approval. Trent Armstrong becomes council president as the volunteer fire department adds two volunteers Jennie and Alisha Swift. A new patrol vehicle bid from Olathe Ford at 20995 is approved while options with Garden City Community College for the 1998 vehicle are explored or to be auctioned.
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Holcomb
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Conway
Dan Linton
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Alisha Swift
Olathe Ford
Robin Pena
Garden City Community College
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Christian Cowboy Events Energize Scott City Weekend
Scott City hosts the 35th Whimmydiddle Arts and Crafts Festival with 175 vendors in the city park on Saturday. The Fellowship of Christian Cowboys chapters in Garden City and Journey to the Cross sponsor fundraisers, roping and barrel racing, with meals and free admission, proceeds support scholarships at Garden City Community College, youth programs, and facility upkeep.
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