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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2004
Page
1
A tiny baby rabbit described as palm sized appears in a city scene. The fragment notes a delicate, small creature possibly observed by residents and captured in a casual local moment. The text hints at urban wildlife proximity without further details.
Hundreds of people joined Garden City’s early childhood parade along Main Street to honor the national Week of the Young Child. About 400 to 500 children plus families walked, biked, or strolled in the event ending at Stevens Park with a children’s fair.
Billie Culbertson of Butzbach placed a portrait on her dress as a hopeful talisman while awaits husband Staff Sgt. J. C. Culbertson from Garden City, a member of First Armor Division Provo 1-37, stationed in Iraq. She recalls 30 days apart until his return to Friedberg Germany, amid reports of possible 120 day extension.
Rose Wagner, now 73, recalls music shaping her life with the Salvation Army in Wichita. Growing up during the Depression, her family of six faced tight finances while her mother earned 2 cents on the dollar winter fund drives. Wagner cherished singing, recalling a four year old Christmas carol memory and bell ringing that became a worldwide symbol of giving.
Neighbors recount how Wagner moved from Wichita to Garden City and began a Salvation Army unit in the early 1980s. She recruited a piano playing minister from Second Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Allen, whose music drew members despite racial tensions. Wagner credits music with uniting people as brothers and sisters in faith.
Washington AP report says Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge will lead a new multi agency task force to coordinate public and private security ahead of high profile events this year. The effort aims to protect infrastructure and raise readiness amid fears of al Qaida targets. Potential focuses include World War II Memorial dedication, G8 meetings, Fourth of July events, party conventions, and the Athens Olympics.
Garden City USD 457 Superintendent Jim Lentz says safety stays on the district’s radar despite broader concerns as the Columbine anniversary nears. The district budgets 90000 for camera systems at Garden City High School and conducts ongoing crisis training with local responders and hospitals.
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