15 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2000
Page
1
Area churches accelerate holiday preparations with community services, pageant rehearsals, food drives, and seasonal concerts. Clergy invite all residents to join in timeless traditions, charity events, and family gatherings as the season approaches.
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,504.30, down 170.63 from this morning's opening as trading continued.
A windy and bitterly cold Saturday brings northwest gusts over 40 mph. Skies vary from mostly sunny in the southwest to cloudy with light snow possible in the north and east. Highs range from 10 to 20 west, dropping to single digits east, with Saturday night clearing and lows from 5 to 15 west and 0 to 10 below east.
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President elect Bush works to assemble a new government with Democratic outreach evident as Sen. John Breaux of Louisiana visits for a lunch meeting. A Powell as secretary of state is floated, with announcements possible Saturday from Crawford Texas as Dick Cheney may attend.
Drought crippled alfalfa and hay production in Kansas drives cattle feeders to import feel from surrounding states and even Canada. Prices rose sharply with dairy hay reaching about 120 dollars a ton and grinding alfalfa 85 to 100 dollars. Kansas forecasters estimate about 6.07 million tons of hay this year, down 16 percent from last year as some farmers scramble to feed and plan for winter.
Gov Bill Graves urged a wait and see approach on education funding as he met with area legislators and school leaders via interactive TV. He warned against rushing reforms while promising funds would be maximized, citing a state school finance task force report and a looming district boundaries study. Local educators praised his measured stance though some urged more rapid aid in the future.
Garden City High School shelved a short term attendance prize and a yearlong car incentive after controversy and funding hurdles. Principal Kevin Burr said the plan’s intent was pure though it drew backlash from USD 457 and Booster Club members who resigned over financing choices.
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