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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 2002
Page
1
Randy Keeton and Leighton DeLissa feed bucket calves at the Keeton ranch in Wichita County. The scene captures safe, routine farm work with two individuals handling calves and feed amid rural surroundings. The event highlights ongoing cattle care at the family operation.
Kansas voters largely view public schools as financially strained with 84 percent warning districts face significant problems and 48 percent backing higher taxes to maintain funding. District support varies by region while some candidates promise no tax hikes amid Education focus.
A Harris Group survey shows Kathleen Sebelius, the Democrat and two term state insurance commissioner, leading all potential GOP opponents by double digits. The poll also suggests Wichita Mayor Bob Knight may face trouble as the Republican field remains open and the winner would meet Sebelius in November.
Kearny County farmer Ron Pettz wakes at 6:30 a.m. to water his cattle 32 miles away in Wichita County. He fills a 425 gallon tank at his Deerfield home, noting the livestock drink tanks dry quickly as the sun climbs. See Farmer, Page A2.
In southwest Kansas five counties contest county commission seats in Tuesday's primary. Grant and Kearny each have three candidates for one position. Kearny's 1st District race includes Lakin's mayor Ralph Goodnight, a local businessman, and a farmer. The three say they will remain friends no matter who wins.
Garden City Habitat for Humanity announces a land purchase for 45,000 to build 14 to 20 homes for low income residents. The chapter paid half the price and seeks 22,500 more to finish the land, plus 45,000 to prepare the site. Construction is two years away. The project spans Spruce Street Campus Drive Campusview Street Old Lovers Lane and Heritage Avenue.
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