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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2002
Page
3
Kelly Goss and WenDee LaPlant of the Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau will discuss Finney County tourism efforts at Lunch and Learn sessions at the Finney County Public Library. Sessions run 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. sponsored by the Finney County Extension Service.
The Sternberg Museum in Hays unveiled a prehistoric display titled Jurassic Park The Life and Death of Dinosaurs running through May 5 featuring mounted skeletons fleshed sculptures and props from the films. The show includes a newly seen North American species and a Giganotosaurus from Patagonia noted as larger than Tyrannosaurus rex.
Kansas Court of Appeals upholds a harshened penalty for sex with an underage partner when the partner is male. Matthew Simon, 18 at the time, received 17 years and 2 months for sex with an underage boy in February 2000, versus a 1 year 3 month maximum if a girl were involved. The ACLU and DKT Liberty Project argued discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender.
Thousands in Kansas remain without power after last week’s ice storm with restoration lagging as crews shift from major circuits serving up to 2000 customers to smaller clusters. Kansas City Power & Light Co. estimates two to four days for full repairs and will reassess early next week, with 81 percent back online by Sunday.
Kansas power outages fell from 70 000 Sunday morning to 54 000 by night as KCP L crews fixed lines. Wyandotte County awaits completion of restoration for about 2 500 customers while Westar Energy plans to work into the week. Gov Graves declares emergency for 22 counties and state emergency management assists. In Garnett volunteers feed hundreds as hospital staffers describe exhausting relief efforts.
Scott County Commissioners will review furnishings bids for the courthouse interior at Tuesday’s meeting in Scott City Hall. Architect Julie Hopkins notes bids ranged 76,000 to 87,000 with two alternates. commission splits on product choice and discounts. Also on agenda: renovation progress by D&D Builders and health insurance options with four providers. Willis of Kansas will attend next meeting.
Finney County authorities say 23 year old Aaron Rexroat of Kearny County entered Presto on Sunday before 3 a m wearing a ski mask and holding a pocket knife. He demanded cash, exposed himself, and fled after the clerk triggered the alarm. He was arrested later for attempted aggravated robbery and lewd behavior.
Police records list citations for public alcohol use and warrants while multiple burglaries, thefts, and vehicle break ins occur in the Taylor Avenue, North 11th Street, and Spruce Street areas. Notable losses include electronics, flags, a chain saw, a 32 inch TV, and cash with numerous home and vehicle break ins. Animal shelter reports multiple impounded pets including pitbulls and a Chihuahua with ringworm.
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