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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2001
Page
5
The bill, backed by state officials, proposes raising the Equus Beds district fee cap and imposes penalties for overpumping to protect the Ogallala Aquifer. Opponents warned that higher fees could trigger more regulation, while hearings may shape the measure next session.
USD 457 faces loss of 75 to 80 teachers, but Lentz expects replacements. Some slots may stay open if fall 2001 mirrors 2000, including tough gaps in music, special education, and math. Districts race to hire before July 1, while wage competition and state finance plans shape hiring. Rural districts like Scott City and Syracuse struggle with geography and budgets as resignations rise, though Garden City remains cautiously solid for now.
Acevedo, in a vegetative state, remains at large for now as authorities weigh charging him with murder. Finney County Attorney John Wheeler cites medical costs, eligibility, and Acevedo’s health as factors delaying any case, with rehabilitation unlikely and Medicaid ineligibility due to immigration status. Meanwhile Acevedo’s pregnant daughter Crystal has relocated her siblings to a new home.
A 35-year-old white man opened fire from Town House Apartments on Young Circle in Hollywood, killing two people and wounding two others before he was killed. A SWAT siege followed as residents described ringing gunfire and shattered glass.
Economic impact described for a three day event with exhibitors in Garden City. Estimates focus on lodging at 650 rooms at 100 dollars a night, plus meals and local spending. Goss notes lodging and food could reach about 195000 to 260000 dollars, with gas and shopping adding to totals. Weather reduces attendance but organizers expect strong turnout next day.
In Garden City volunteers from diverse backgrounds contributed to a local show. Kathleen Brady and Mary Guy described the social and economic benefits, with Lisa Dyer recalling meetings with exhibitors and Steve Dyer. Robert Boyd enjoyed forklift work while stressing people contact. Community impact and giving back were repeated themes from Harder Beese Landgraf and other participants.
Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris, famed for the disputed 2000 recount, may run for Congress if she wins reforms to Florida election laws. Her hometown Sarasota lies in Rep. Dan Miller's district, and she rules out reelecting herself as secretary of state when her term ends in January 2003. Harris stresses she wants no appointment and would not return to the Florida Legislature, pushing election reform first.
In Topeka the bipartisan bid to legalize slot machines at dog and horse racing tracks failed 73 to 49 in the Kansas House. Rep. David Huff and Rep. Doug Spangler were central to the effort, following a Friday morning briefing. The Senate had previously rejected a slot machines measure 23 to 17 earlier this year.
Reebok International Inc pulled its TV commercial showing a pro basketball star leaping over a car after a Kentucky teenager was injured attempting a similar stunt. Spokesman John Wardley in Canton Mass said the company does not want to be seen as encouraging such behavior.
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