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Job opportunities in health care are growing faster than any other field, and the GCCC Allied Health Program is scheduling short-term courses for January and later in Garden City, Scott City and Lakin to help Southwest Kansans become Certified Nurse Aides, Certified Medication Aides, Rehabilitative Aides or Home Health Aides. Other classes are being offered to help health care professionals maintain certification. Allied Health Coordinator Cynthia Johnson can explain opportunities at 620-276-9561 or cynthia.johnson@gcccks.edu.

Garden City Community College recently received a $178,518 Carl Perkins Improvement Program grant. The federal funds will be devoted to strengthening instruction and student experiences in technical programs, such as Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services Technology and others. The grant provides for professional development, curriculum development and state-of-the-art equipment that helps students build workforce skills that align with needs in the field.

The Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, formerly Girl Scouts of Tumbleweed Council, Inc., has realigned with six other councils in Kansas to serve 15,000 girls. The council still has an office in Garden City to service our volunteers and girls in Southwest Kansas. Stop by and visit them at 114 Grant Ave. or call 620-276-7061.

Southwind Country Club is pleased to announce that Randy Conradt is the new General Manager and Chester White as Chef. Southwind would like to welcome them to the Southwind Family.

Today's Office Furniture is going to be offering Ink Evolution; the remanufacturing of old ink and toner cartridges. Two certified technicians will refurbish the cartridges so that they will work like new. This includes refilling your ink and also your toner cartridges. Ink Evolution will cost you 30% to 60% less than if you were purchasing it new from a retailer. You can experience the savings yourself with your first cartridge done free of charge. For more information, call 620.276-8225.