Whimmydiddle fund-raiser hinges on hard work and planning
Planning begins in June for Scott City Park event with about 250 booths. Alpha Omega members and exhibitors worked Friday night. city employees mowed grass and police provided security. Shirley Suppes notes it is the major annual fundraiser for the group, which supports local causes and national charity St. Jude's through Epsilon Sigma Alpha.
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Whimmydiddle crafts mix quirky finds and nostalgia
At the Whimmydiddle festival, vendors showcase tire horse swings from bias tires, galvanized beer bucket sets, and jewelry made from silver utensils and old typewriter keys. Visitors enjoy kettle corn, plum jelly, and handmade items from antique spoons to wooden chair planters, continuing a 1972 tradition organized by Alpha Omega since 1979.
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Hamilton County Warns of West Nile Risk in Kansas
Hamilton County health officials urge precautions after KCHE reports a confirmed West Nile Virus case in a horse and a possible second case awaiting confirmation. The victim’s name remains private while authorities determine if exposure occurred in Hamilton or Prowers County. Residents should wear long sleeves, use repellents, and eliminate standing water as cooler weather nears. West Nile spreads via mosquitoes from infected birds to humans.
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Garden City senior eyeing diverse city future
Pearson, a Garden City High School senior and Youth Council member, spoke during Race Equality Week on the town's diversity. She notes Garden City's 45 percent Hispanic and 4 percent Asian population as a strength for adapting to a bigger city. She plans college, piano teaching, and church and school activities while seeking affordable recreation and continued youth involvement.
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