11 Apr 2002
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 2002
Page
1
A one month old infant, Erik Blair Prieto, is pictured napping beneath a decorated Christmas tree, a calm family moment captured during the holiday season.
Lt. Gov. Gary Sherrer says he will not wait for Carla Stovall’s formal move before deciding on a run for governor. Speculation mounts that Stovall may abandon her bid. Sherrer notes strong calls from supporters to keep the option open and consider a campaign seriously.
Garden City Community College prepares for a tight budget as state aid bills threaten reductions. President Carol Ballantyne said a Senate committee proposal would keep higher education harmless, but overall funding uncertainty may force eliminating one time expenses and raises, dipping into reserves, or delaying plans. The college currently relies on 18 percent state revenue.
Holcomb City Council approves a base sewer rate of 10 dollars per 2,000 gallons for residential users based on December February usage and 15 dollars per 2,000 gallons for commercial customers after extensive discussion on Wednesday night.
The Holcomb council discusses raising sewer rates to fund a bond payment and future needs. Winter water use will set sewer charges, with 1 000 gallon increments adding 2.50 per block. Current combined rates total seven dollars and the ordinance will await approval at the next meeting.
Kansas legislators weigh making the Kansas Business Health Partnership Act permanent to help small businesses offer health coverage. The plan blends public funding with private dollars via Medicaid and HealthWare, aiming to cover more than 30 percent of uninsured small business employees and extend to non profits. The effort follows a 2000 act and a pilot period, with ongoing Senate discussions led by Insurance Chair Sandy Praeger.
Grice News reports an auction block event involving Grice Wren with bidders and a listed ending time. Local buyers attend to bid on items as details unfold. Officials confirm sale terms and potential opening bids.
Gary Brooks and wife Carla prepare Saturday sale of nuts bolts and used tractor parts as they exit farming after 37 years in Healy. They sold three and a half quarters of ground earlier and plan to move to Hays to be near family. Brooks hopes for steady work and a regular paycheck while noting the bittersweet decision and expected small profit.
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