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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 2003
Page
1
A male lion at Sedgwick County Zoo plays with a toy crafted from fire hoses during a seasons treatings event attracting visitors and staff. WICY rows Gard-
Kansas producers face a Band-Aid solution as Congress approves 3.1 billion in disaster relief for drought damaged farms including Wichita County and Manhattan. Senators Roberts and Moran praise the aid while White House sign off remains uncertain.
Colby AP report notes Leonard Kinkade of Brewster is organizing a weekend rain prayer rally after hearing a Denver radio discussion. He believes drought stems from a separation from God and urges attendees from farmers ranchers clergy and the public to sign in with their home locations on a map for intercession seeking rainfall.
Julie Ford received an endorsement from the Garden City Educators Association Monday night and the USD 457 Board of Education unanimously approved her hiring as deputy superintendent. Deputy Superintendent Jim Lentz, who will replace retiring Milt Pippenger effective July, recommended Ford's hiring. Ford spent 17 years in the district, nine as a teacher and eight as an administrator, most recently as assistant superintendent of instruction before leaving two years ago when her husband John was transferred to Oklahoma. GCEA President Carol Wethington spoke at the meeting.
Kraig Ransonette, one of eight Garden City Commission hopefuls, favors raising sales tax to fund city needs while preserving property tax for seniors. He envisions a possible half cent to 8 percent range, noting limits cap at 1 percent locally and in Finney County with a state lid being debated. Wednesday profiles feature Joe.
Kraig Ransonette, 40, owner of TNT Management and TNT Construction, stresses avoiding pay or benefit cuts by boosting revenue through new business and proper tax collection. He urges reviewing city charges and pursuing court collections to improve finances. He is a Garden City native who attended Garden City Community College but did not finish.
TOPEKA AP A 1.7 billion higher education budget proposal from Gov Kathleen Sebelius won endorsement from the House Appropriations Committee. The plan would keep spending at current levels for public universities, community colleges and vocational schools, with no new cuts or added funds for health insurance or operations. The vote followed a trend of largely untouched Sebelius recommendations as lawmakers anticipate mid March passage with tight revenues and cash reserves constraining changes.
Legislators opened a week of debate on school consolidation by reviewing consultants’ findings from three years ago. The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed a bill letting local governments close shooting ranges that violate ordinances. It marked the 36th calendar day of a 90 day session.
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