DODGE CITY GLOBE

Volume 112 | No. 129 To subscribe: 620-471-8001 Early, in-person, voting at the Ford County Clerk’s office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.

Woman wonders if plumber is tapping a scam

Dear Amy: I think I was scammed! As a divorced 62-year-old woman on a fixed income, I recently hired someone to fix plumbing damage to my house that insurance wouldn’t cover. His bid was substantially lower, and he could start the next day. He asked for half down so I sent him 50 percent ($300) through an online payment system.

ROYAL STARS

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. EDT today (6 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn. ARIES (March 21-April 19) uuuuStick with the facts today. Stick with what is real, because it’s easy to bite off more than you can chew. Meanwhile, know that you are high-viz today. People notice you more than usual. In fact, some are discussing personal details about your private life. Tonight: You look good.

Vegetable Soup

1 pint canned beef chunks 1 small onion (left whole) 1 quart tomato juice 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 pint canned or frozen corn 1 pint canned or frozen mixed vegetables salt and black pepper to taste Put beef chunks, small onion, tomato juice, and potatoes in a 4-quart pot. Cook until potatoes are soft.

Alzheimer’s fundraising continues through Christmas season

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Dodge City was celebrated Sept. 24 at Wright Park. Hundreds attended to walk in memory of, or in honor of, their loved ones who have battled or are battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Boot Hill Distillery announce special edition bourbon

Boot Hill Museum has been home to the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame since 2002. The committee has teamed up with Boot Hill Distillery to celebrate its 29th year! The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee worked closely with Boot Hill Distillery to create a distinct label for a special edition of the Distillery’s Bourbon Whiskey.

Upgrades underway at the Carnegie Arts Center

There are physical changes going on at Carnegie for a while and we appreciate your patience with us. Nothing slows us down for long! We are here from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday morning from 9:30 to noon. There is not a handicap ramp at this time.

Halloween season is for Dodge City lovers of freaky faces

Every year, the Astorga household steps up to the plate to foster frightening fiends for the duration of the Halloween season. It’s not every day that a couple walks into Confetti’s Party Store and buys every witch in the window.