Quiet 92nd Birthday for Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan, now 92 and in seclusion after revealing Alzheimer's in 1994, celebrated at his Bel Air home with Nancy. Former chief of staff Joanne Drake described a low key day with chocolates as a favorite. Visitors at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley joined in cake and a giant card, with jelly beans handed out.
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Bust: El Presidente Club owner Gallardo arrested
Gallardo, owner of El Presidente Club, was arrested on suspicion of cocaine sale and possession with intent to distribute after a warrant found about 38 grams of cocaine, $1,087 cash, scales, spoons, drug residue, and packaging bags. The arrest followed months of a Garden City Finney County Drug Task Force probe with assistance from Revenue and ABC agents. Gallardo is jailed in Finney County.
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Lentz Favored in Garden City Superintendent Selection
The school board backed Jim Lentz, a 34-year education veteran and former Garden City deputy superintendent, as the top internal candidate over outside options. Community and district leaders voiced broad support, while some critics urged broader academic improvements and parent involvement. Lentz would earn about 99,777 to 102,470 salary plus benefits. Pippenger’s current package totals 116,617.
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Budget grid emerges as Kansas negotiators duel over funds
Senate approves a fiscal year plan yet January revenues lag projections by about 28 million. Negotiators from House and Senate clash over withholding highway funds and 16 million in diverted fee funds. House adds a requirement to repay 111 million by June 30, 2005. Critics warn fresh fiscal problems, supporters say no more shortfalls for highway projects and earmarked programs. House also votes on Gov. Sebelius proposals to divert 10 million from cleanup tanks fund and 13 million highway funds for Patrol ops. House aims to end budget-year debate and start a July 1 budget, while senators resist full current-year resolution.
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Kansas Legislature Highlights From Wednesday Actions
Supreme Court Chief Justice Kay McFarland sought an 8.3 percent budget rise for the state court system. Gov Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Phill Kline pushed anti crime measures before House and Senate committees. Senate approved rules on deadlines and House Senate interaction after the House. Senate Ways and Means Chairman Steve Morris noted budgeting overlaps occur when finances are less severe.
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Ulysses Grant County library moves to new phase
Ulysses Grant County library moved into its new addition after a $2 million bond vote passed by one vote and a missing ballot discovery. Rosemary Roberts, longtime director, notes growth to 15 staff and a future Phase II with elevators, a 13 computer center, genealogy area, and a 58 seat meeting room. The project drew support from the community and funds from Pioneer Communications and a tax credit for the children’s department.
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Primary Election Deadline Shapes Holcomb and Garden City Races
Voters face February primary deadlines affecting Holcomb and Garden City races. Candidates include Tommy Austin, Joe Brougher, Jim Douglass, Gary Fuller, Janie Perkins, Kraig Ransonette, Harold Starr, and Jim Wharton. General election fields feature three Holcomb city commissioners, two Holcomb councilors, one Holcomb mayor, three Garden City CC trustees, four Garden City USD 457 school board members, and four Holcomb USD 363 school board members.
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Brownback urges action over Iraq weapons threat
Senator Sam Brownback declares the United States is already at war with Saddam Hussein over alleged weapons of mass destruction. He cites Powell’s Iraq photos as proof and says action could come with or without UN support. He envisions a civilian Iraqi government funded by oil wealth after any ouster.
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