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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2003
Page
1
A tree sits along Jenny Barker Road north of the sewage treatment plant, awaiting spring as the season nears. The scene captures a quiet moment in a residential area with visible early growth and natural renewal.
The Garden City USD 457 Board elevates deputy superintendent Jim Lentz to the top job effective July 1, following Milt Pippenger’s June 30 retirement. Lentz, 60, praised the honor while board members cited his district tenure and proactive responses during Pippenger’s stroke recovery.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation teams with Renewable Energy System to build Sunflower Electric Wind Farm in Wichita County east of Leoti. First construction phase could start as early as May pending Rural Utilities Service and Kansas Corporation Commission approvals. Local officials and residents anticipate economic benefits.
Kansas House Agriculture Committee backed a resolution urging Congress to aid drought hit farmers. Environmentalist Tom Lowe cited losses from lower yields, deteriorating pastures and water shortages as justification for emergency funds. Rep. Dan Johnson said the measure aims to push a disaster bill, while Rep. Jerry Moran urged state support and noted Bush administration and Senate funding debates.
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius framed a $6 million tax revenue gap as relatively positive from January results, while Democrats and lawmakers warned the state’s finances remain strained. Revenue reported about $407 million vs a $413 million forecast, a 1.4 percent shortfall ahead of a Senate budget debate.
Gov Sebelius welcomed tax results showing only a 6 million shortfall in January. Attorney General Kline urged blocking release of unnamed sex predator suspects. Senate panel backs two year moratorium on death sentences. House committee weighs tougher recall rules. Senate president announces six task force appointments to improve needy medical services. Calendar marks 22nd day of a 90 day session with weekends counted for pay.
Finney County commissioners after four tries unanimously rejected funding for the Mission of Mercy dental clinic at the fairgrounds. Four of five favored some waiver, two sought half the fees, one proposed two thirds, one opposed entirely. The three day event runs Feb 28 to March 2 offering free dental services to the public.
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