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My father passed away in 2014. I will never forget when we lost him. I had planned to go and see my parents in Colorado after I made a trip to pick up a cabinet in Oklahoma that I had purchased …
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Nancy Kletecka
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2/27/23
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What Is An Artist?
Van Gogh, Leonardo DaVinci, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali- These are all known artists. They have shown and proven their skill, but can anyone be an artist or do they need the …
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CRYSTAL BARRON-CALVA
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2/27/23
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Along with providing artists a way to express themselves, creativity can be an important aspect of emotional healing. The positive results can be priceless to those who need something to help them, …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/26/23
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The City of Ulysses received $30,000 recently from Blue Cross Blue Shield towards the Impact Ulysses Community Garden project.
On February 23, 2022, the Council gave their approval to …
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Justin Hall
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2/25/23
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On July 1, 2021, Dana Trahern officially joined NextHome, one of the fastest growing real estate franchises in the country.
“I grew up in Ulysses and raised my kids here.” Trahern …
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Justin Hall
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2/25/23
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To close out the love stories for the month of February, here are Valentine's Roger and Linda Gardner.
She said “yes”!
Roger and Linda Gardner lived just down the street …
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Nancy Kletcka
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2/24/23
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Ulysses City Council passed Sunday Sales of Alcoholic Liquor Ordinance 1318, during their regular meeting November 9.
The ordinance vote was initially tied with Council Members Terry Maas, …
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Justin Hall
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2/23/23
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OKLAHOMA Panhandle – Valentine's day proved to be a dirty, dusty and fatal day in the Oklahoma Panhandle as drivers dealt with zero visibility in some areas, road closures, and multiple …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/23/23
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Music Is
Music is Universal
Able to communicate with anyone no matter age or background
It's like the Rosetta Stone
Able to feel what the mood is without knowing the words
Able to …
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Arabella Ashby
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2/20/23
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Each generation has its little "quirks" if you will. You know those things that are part of "who they are" or what "mark they left behind".
In fact, there are names for them: the Greatest …
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Nancy Kletecka
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2/19/23
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April Harmon's love for photography began in high school, where she worked along side a photographer.
"I worked with her my senior year," Harmon said. "And, I took a class."
A bit hesitant in …
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Nancy Wallace, Kletecka & Sara Loewen
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2/18/23
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Ulysses City Council members met with Grant County Commissioners to discuss an upcoming jail project during their regular meeting February 8.
County Commissioner John Martin said the County is in …
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Justin Hall
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2/17/23
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SYRACUSE -Four juveniles were involved in a one vehicle accident early Sunday morning that ultimately claimed the life of one of them.
According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, at …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/16/23
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There is always that one teacher. That one teacher who you will remember as you go on to pursue your career, as you continue on your life journey. The one who may bring a smile to your face and a …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/16/23
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Confidence Is Key
Confidence is a firework in your hand
To have fun on the fourth of July
Trusting that it won't blow up too early
And knowing that the fuse is long enough to light it …
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Maison Wiginton
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2/13/23
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Valentine's Day is Tuesday, February 14, and it, like many holidays, can be a little rough for some people.
And like many holidays, it has become a "commercialized" celebration of something that …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/12/23
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Artists. They are as individual and unique as the pieces they create.
“What you think is true to what you paint,” said local artist Dana Hassett. “Regardless of media, …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/12/23
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USD 214 Board of Education members gathered Thursday, February 2 for a special session.
New business and the purpose for the special meeting included opening the floor to public commentary …
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Meaghan Noriega
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2/11/23
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Ulysses City Council approved an updated Highway 160 Project during their regular meeting January 25.
City Engineer Pete Earles told the Council the original project plan was broken into two …
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Justin Hall
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2/10/23
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The Southwest Health Transport Board was formed to secure a bus to transport seniors and disabled citizens from Grant County to Garden City for services that are not available at the local health …
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Justin Hall
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2/9/23
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Family
No family is picture perfect. People aren't cookie cut to perfection when they are born; the way they are raised and the people they grow up with will affect them for the rest of their …
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Chantal Barron-Calva
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2/6/23
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I remember when I was training to be a dispatcher for the Baca County Sheriff’s Department in Springfield, Colo., in 1980. It was my very first job in law enforcement and I had a lady training …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/5/23
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Grant County Commissioners wrapped up their meetings for 2022 and were preparing for 2023 during meetings in December. At their December 5, 2022 meeting, then incoming County Commissioner Marty Long, …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor
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2/4/23
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What started out as a “two year plan”, has turned in to a work of love for local business couple, Dr. Bradyn and Whitney Bishop of Prairie Vista Dental.
“When we first came here, …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka & Sarah Loewen
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2/4/23
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The Grant County Museum, aka Historic Adobe Museum, has recently been gifted numerous objects from the Bud and Betty Warner Trust. Betty and Leroy "Bud" were longtime residents of Ulysses and Grant …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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2/3/23
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