Kansas lawmakers discuss budget plans at final 2003 session coffee
Kansas legislators met at Wheat Lands Convention Center in Garden City to review the governor’s budget gap and a Republican proposal. Key figures included Sen Steve Morris and Reps Ward Loyd Larry Powell Melvin Neufeld. The plan delays $200 million in school aid to July 1 2004 and defers tax refunds for late filers to help close a projected $230 million shortfall, with a $20 to $30 million remaining uncertainty.
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Garden City Area
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Morris
YMCA Easter Eggstravaganza Launches Garden City Fun Night
In its first year the Garden City Family YMCA hosts an Easter Eggstravaganza, hiding eggs for different ages in racquetball courts and offering inflatable games and pool activities. Executive director Chad Knight hopes to reach 80 participants as families enjoy the Christian themed event ahead of Easter. A.J. Ortega, 3, and siblings explore egg hunts while noses receive pink paint and whiskers during the evening.
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Garden City
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Mike Gonzales
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A.J. Ortega
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Local businessman finds path to success on Fulton Street
In November 1983 Juan Andrade, 52, noted Garden City radio was dominated by country music and TV offered only two channels with rabbit ear antennas while the IBP beef packing plant was new. He launched his own Fulton Street business, seeing potential for happiness and success.
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Garden City
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Andrade
Fulton Street
El Remedio started as health food store says owner
Nearly two decades later the owner of El Remedio and Los Paisanos Bus Line reflects on a long evolution. He recalls the business began as a health food store named El Remedio and notes plans often change as customers dictate new directions.
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E. Fulton St
Los Paisanos
Andrade
Saddam regime gains renewed captures and postwar shifts
In Baghdad the postwar administrator arrived as two more top regime members including Saddam’s son in law were captured. A Times report claims a scientist said Iraq destroyed chemical and biological weapons sites days before the war. MET Alpha cites possible major discoveries. Petraeus cautions verification. Garner emphasizes restoring basic services promptly.
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Kansas study finds minority motorists stopped more on interstates
A $400000 Police Foundation report says Black and Hispanic drivers are about three times more likely than whites to be stopped on Kansas interstates. The study covers I-70 from the Colorado line to Colby and I-35 to Wichita, with cites of Overland Park, Olathe, Osage County and Emporia profiling, while Wichita shows no profiling. Gov Sebelius aims to use findings to improve training. officials seek further analysis before recommendations.
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