Ulysses Man Dies After Weekend Motorcycle Crash
A 69 year old Ulysses man, Howard Pickens, died after losing control of his 1999 Honda motorcycle on Grant County Road Q near Road 8 Sunday around 8 PM. He was helmeted and ejected. Deputies say investigation continues and cause is not yet known.
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Sheriff’s Office
Fine Arts open house planned at Garden City CC
Garden City Community College hosts a Thursday evening Fine Arts open house from 6 30 to 8 30 pm in the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building 801 Campus Drive Admission is free and refreshments will be served A sneak preview of Beauty and the Beast at 6 30 pm a GCCC String Ensemble at 7 pm a Jazz Ensemble at 7 30 pm a College Concert Choir and College Singers at 8 pm open viewing in the Mercer Gallery and ceramic studio demonstrations Patron memberships start at 30 to support scholarships and events with reserved seating for the fall Beauty and the Beast performances October 30 to November 1 and November 6 to 8.
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Band Day Saturday at Garden City with college hosting Coffeyville
High school musicians from across the southwest gather for Band Day in Garden City. Sponsored by Garden City Community College, the event features a half time performance by the GCCC Band led by Jim McAllister before a 7 p.m. kickoff against Coffeyville Community College at Memorial Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
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Imarron
Seeley County
Deerfield
Jim McAllister
Trial opens in 19 year old Topeka murder case
In Shawnee County, jurors begin selecting a panel for Theodore D. Netherland charged with premeditated murder in the 1989 killing of 42 year old Karen Estes as she left a Topeka community center. Investigators gained new information after two letters received in 2006.
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Estes
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Kansas Says Wearers Must Keep Obama and McCain Quiet
Kansas election officials remind voters not to wear campaign apparel at polls under a 1974 law banning items that clearly identify a candidate or show support or opposition within 250 feet of polling place doors. Violations are misdemeanors but prosecutions are unlikely. poll judges can require removal or covering up the items.
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Iraq
Larry Gates
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Alpaca Tours Highlight Ulysses Farm In National Day Event
Ulysses area hosts Nat Alpaca Day tours as Hammond couple on Jornada Alpaca Ranch share 12 animals including a llama. They began four years ago to raise non cattle livestock, planning a future local mill for alpaca fiber. Yarns sold at 18 dollars each, with fleece used for gloves socks and scarves. Teresa spins fiber while Phill prefers tending animals.
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Phill Hammond
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Kansas
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Johnson City
State Republicans cheer Palin energizing McCain in Kansas
Democrats doubt Obama will win Kansas but expect a higher share than past nominees. Kansas Republicans forecast a large McCain margin aided by Sarah Palin. Conservatives credit Palin with energizing turnout, while some doubted McCain before her selection.
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