Square Fair opens with Hallelujah Cowboys kick off 25th anniversary
Garnett ANCO News Service reports the Square Fair starts Saturday with the Hallelujah Cowboys at 10 a.m. marking seven hours of arts and crafts. Over 106 crafters display pottery, paintings, wood art and jewelry. Performers include Angie Peine at 11:15, Kansas River Gang skits at 11:45, Tropical Shores Steel Drums at noon, and Marching Cobras of Kansas City at 4 p.m. with sponsors listed. Additional acts run through 5:30 p.m. with a 5:30–6:30 p.m. supper, plus a quilt show, kite contest, races, and food court.
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Garnett
Anco News Service
Hallelujah Cowboys
Square Fair
American Association of University Women
AAUW
Angie Peine
Center State
Kansas River Gang
Garnett Public Library
Fourth Avenue
Tropical Shores
Nickerson
Kansas
Kansas State Fair
Hutchinson
Cobras
Kansas City
Fifth Avenue
Oak and
Main
Farmers State Bank
Garnett State Savings Bank
Bank of Greeley
Kansas State Bank
State Bank of Colony
Jackie Robinson
Brandi Washburn
Sara Branton
Rhonda Rhoades
Burlington
Diana Gunlock
Donna Harris Memorial Park
Malian’s Bar & Grill
Kissee the
Ben Harvey
Kincaid
The
Garnett Lions Club
A.m
Lake Garnett Park
National Guard Armory
Three area schools set graduation ceremonies
Crest High School will begin graduation at 2 p.m. Saturday May 17 in the high school gym. Anderson County High School resumes at 4 p.m. May 18 at the Lake Garnett Park football stadium, with rain contingency to the junior/senior high gym. Central Heights sets 7:30 p.m. May 19 in its gymnasium.
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Crest High School
Anderson County High School
Lake Garnett Park
Anderson Counter
Central Heights
Bankruptcies set Kansas monthly record in April
Kansans filed 1,306 bankruptcy cases in April, up nearly 24 percent from April 1996, continuing a national trend of rising filings. American Bankruptcy Institute officials call this a coast to coast tidal wave with credit card debt as a leading factor, while local attorney Morris notes many filings consist solely of credit card debt.
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Wichita, Kan
Sam Gerdano
American Bankruptcy Institute
Alexandria
Garnett commission meets Tuesday for 5:30 session
Garnett city officials will hold a 5:30 p.m. meeting at city hall on Tuesday. The group recently voted to shift the start time of its meetings.
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Garnett
ANCO
City Hall
Scipio Knights of Columbus
Scipio Hall
Emergency dispatch mapping advances in Anderson County Friday
The ANCO News Service reports that phase two of the county emergency response mapping begins with assigning new five digit addresses to homes and businesses. County Engineer Hub Caspar updates the Anderson County Commission on road naming progress and a plan to complete road naming before addressing. Plans include a ten thousand starting point at the county line and a one year contract to finish.
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Arnett
Anco News Service
Emergency Services
Anderson County
Hub Caspar
Anderson County Commission
Caspar
Anderson-Coffey County
1000Th Road
Gene Highberger
Cedar Valley Reservoir
Union Pacific Railroad
Jimmie Spencer
Commission
Hospital firm to meet county over Anderson County Hospital
Two meetings are set for 7 30 a m May 12 and May 19 at the Sherwood Inn to discuss the change over at Anderson County Hospital. Jim Johnson mails outline to county commissioners to bring St Luke s Shawnee Mission Health System representatives to answer questions. St Luke s Shawnee Mission will take over operations Oct 17. A new board will handle operations while the county appointed board oversees maintenance and equipment. A 15 20 member advisory group will offer service suggestions.
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Garnett
Anco News Service
Anderson County Hospital
Sherwood Inn
Jim Johnson
Anderson County Commission
St. Luke’s-Shawnee Mission
St. Luke’s- Shawnee Mission
County Commission
Drought and Freeze Mark Kansas Wheat Tour Findings
A Wheat Quality Council tour across Kansas reports western fields are dry and in need of rain while southern areas suffer freeze damage. Tour participants estimate average yields near 35 bushels per acre, with some south fields losing 10 to 60 percent but showing signs of recovery. The group’s final discussion was set for Kansas City.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas
Ben Handcock
Manhattan
Colby
Wichita
Kansas City Board of Trade
Handcock
Wheat Quality Council
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Crest
Allen County Community College
Iola
Westphalia Elementary School
Pleasanton
Garnett Country Club
Westphalia
Westphalia High School
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Anderson County Genealogical Society
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Franklin County Genealogical Society
Anderson County Economist and Morgan Research Group, Ltd
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LO YD Jewelers
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Cornerstone Antiques
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Goodies Antiques
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S. Oak + Garnett
Jewelers
Webster Jewelry Inc
Square Garnett
Garnett Monument & Glass Company
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