Barefoot GCCC Play Sparks Audience Interest
A local preview notes the Barefoot production at GCCC generating audience curiosity. Key figures include theater director and cast members, with production dates set for the coming weekend and venue details highlighted for attendees.
Tough break Disputed call hurts Garden City in loss to Dodge
Garden City faced a setback as a disputed officiating call aided by Dodge led to a decisive defeat. The parting moments left the home crowd frustrated as the loss confirmed Dodge's win and Garden City's continued bid for a strong season.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Central and West
Central region stays windy and sunny in the day with highs in the 80s. North and northwest areas face a slight evening storm risk, while the east stays sunny. Lows dip to the 50s. Saturday brings a small shower chance in the north central area with partly cloudy skies and temperatures near 80 to 90 in the west.
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Dow Jones Drops At 11 A.M As Index Slides
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,727.20, down 96.86 points from this morning’s opening. The market shows a notable decline with renewed selling pressure across the major averages.
Telegram Local News Briefs
Local Telegram brief notes online cover community happenings and sport updates with brief mentions of ongoing efforts and upcoming events. Subscriptions and online access are advertised on the Telegram site.
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Seaboard Farms Wins Grant County Hog Farm Permit
Grant County issues waste management authorization to Seaboard Farms for a 65 000 head hog operation near Ulysses KDHE reviewer says permit allows control of livestock waste local government resolution permitting corporate hog farming was rescinded after public outcry prompting legal questions over state law compliance.
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Seaboard
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GCCC enrollment slips from ’99 figures
Garden City Community College enrollment falls from 1999 levels but rises from spring figures. 2,239 students enrolled this fall, 65 fewer than last fall. Registrar Nancy Unruh notes ongoing declines but expects increases as spring registrations continue.
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Senator Brownback vows to push back on EPA water rules
Senator Sam Brownback said a Thursday meeting with EPA water chief Chuck Fox was inconclusive as Kansas battles federal rules on water quality designations and pollution controls. Brownback pressed for state primacy and requested cooperation from the EPA.
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Whimmydiddle Arts Festival Returns to Scott Park
Whimmydiddle festival fills Scott City with holiday spirit as the 27th annual arts and crafts show unfolds Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. at Scott Park. Kate Macey chairs the event noting vendors from nearby states and 16 food stalls. Local families and students travel back to town for the event.
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Whimmydiddle Festival Took Root In Scott City History
Six women founded the free Whimmydiddle festival which Alpha Omega sorority later took over in the 1970s. The Appalachian term refers to a wooden toy carved for children. The festival expanded from courthouse lawn booths to hundreds in the city park. Vendors pay for booth space and proceeds fund sorority philanthropic projects.
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Macey
Abortion foes vow to fight RU-486 approval
Abortion foes denounced FDA approval of RU-486 as a threat to women's health and vowed to continue the political fight while supporters say the pill increases access to abortion in private practice. The decision, made during a campaign season, drew swift political reaction from George W. Bush and Al Gore.
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White House
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Patient Swallows Mifepristone Early in Pregnancy
In a clinical note a patient in the first seven weeks of pregnancy swallows a mifepristone pill. The medication induces detachment of the embryo from the uterine lining.
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