14 Dec 2002
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2002
Page
1
Picture This Dillon and Cooper Japp, grandsons of Dee and Karla Scriven, visit the North Pole in Colorado Springs. Karla Scriven reports Garden City Scott City falls to Lakin Broncs in local high school action.
Kansas sees record child numbers from the 2000 census with more under 18 than ever, while budgets for child care, education, and teen programs tighten. Officials cite a stretched safety net amid urban concentration, regional shifts, and rising ethnic diversity impacting schools and services.
Child advocates urge programs as Kansas sees a 28 percent rise in 15 to 17 year olds in the last decade. Middle teens are the largest segment of the state’s 713000 children. The boredom issue is highlighted by 14-year-old Nathan Munoz.
Salvation Army Captain Harold Frost says the local Red Kettle campaign is only a third of its $100,000 goal after three weeks, with 1,753 children to receive Christmas Cheer on December 23. About 600 kids remain in need of toys or clothing, and donations in kettles or Angel Trees, or at the 216 N Ninth St office, can help avert program cuts.
Garden City Superintendent Milt Pippenger is back in the driver seat after a stroke. He resumed full time work about two weeks ago and has rejoined most duties, meeting with principals, signing paperwork, and making difficult decisions. He attended his first school board meeting since the stroke on December 2.
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