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SWKS COVID-19 UPDATE
Finney County has added 15 new positive confirmed COVID-19 cases with an overall total of 13,277 as of Feb. 6, with an increase to 40 active positive cases being monitored.


GCCC announces fall honor roll for 2022-23
Garden City Community College has announced its fall 2022-23 honor roll recipients. Included is a total of 680 students on three lists: President’s Honor Roll, Vice President’s-Dean’s Honor Roll, and Honorable Mention.
Tesla hikes price of Model Y after US alters tax credit rule
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla has raised prices on its Model Y in the U.S., apparently due to rising demand and changes in U.S. government rules that make more versions of the small SUV eligible for tax credits.
Senior Showcase
News from the Senior Center of Finney County Valentine’s Day, and other loves of life Reminiscing about Love • Who was the first girl/boy you ever noticed? How old were you? • Who was your first crush? What attracted you to him/her? Did you ever date? • Did anyone in particular ever make you blush? • Do you remember your first kiss? Who was it? Where did you kiss? • Who was your first date? Where did you go? How did you get there? Did you enjoy the date? Did you go on a date again with that person? How did your parents react? • Did you ever receive gifts from someone you were dating, maybe flowers, cards, or jewelry? • Did you ever write love letters to anyone or did you receive any love letters? Who were they from? • How did you meet your wife/husband? Where did you meet? How long did you date? • How did your spouse propose? Where did he/she propose? What did you think? Were you surprised? How did you feel? Who was the first person you told about getting engaged? What attracted you to your spouse? • What advice would you give to someone in love? • Who has been the greatest love in your life? (Spouse, children, etc…?) Reminiscing about Valentine’s Day • What kinds of Valentine’s did you give (homemade, store-bought, etc…)? Did you ever give one to anyone special? • Did you ever receive a favorite Valentine? Who was it from? Did you keep it? • Did you ever keep any of your Valentines? Do you still have any today? • Did you ever receive any special gifts on Valentine’s Day? • Did you ever do anything special on Valentine’s Day? What did you do? Other Loves • What are some of your other loves? (Food, animals, sports, people, seasons, places, things, etc…) For those with Dementia • Instead of asking questions, you may wish to reminisce with sensory items such as photos of those they love, Valentine’s Day cards, special jewelry, flowers, things they love (such as a piece of candy, warm blanket, pets, favorite foods, etc…) Let your loved one look at, touch, taste, smell, or listen to something. If feelings of frustration occur, end the activity.

Support Group
For a support group to be included or if changes need to made to a listing, email Domestic violence Support Group. For survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Celebrating the year of the rabbit in 2023
It seems like just yesterday we rang in the new year, but did you know that the Chinese New Year begins on Jan. 22? Yup! The Chinese New Year is a 23-day celebration to usher in the new year.
Banteng cow dies at zoo
Lee Richardson Zoo announces the passing of “Studebaker,” a male banteng. He died on Jan.
Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe competition
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas who competition officials said is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night.