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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2001
Page
4
Publication founder and longtime newsroom leader associated with the 1906 establishment, with roles including editor and publisher emeritus and ongoing influence on the Draper desk and gctelegram.com coverage.
The column outlines a battle over public school funding with Lt. Gov. Sherrer backing a tax increase to finance improvements, while Gov. Graves and lawmakers resist amid slow economic growth. It notes a task force proposal for 215 million in new education spending and a study to define cost and hallmarks of quality schools, estimated at 500 thousand dollars. Sherrer’s positioning may aid a 2002 gubernatorial bid.
Directory lists Garden City and state officials with addresses phone numbers and emails including County Commissioners Garden City Commission U.S. Senators Jerry Moran Sam Brownback Gov. Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Sen Pat Roberts and local education bodies USD 457 Educational Support Center and Garden City Community College contact details.
Saturday January 6 2001 marks the sixth day of the year with 359 days remaining. Notable events include Joan of Arc's traditional birth in 1412 and Henry VIII's marriage to Anne of Cleves in 1540. George Washington and Martha Custis wed in 1759. Samuel Morse demonstrated the telegraph in 1838. New Mexico statehood occurred in 1912. Theodore Roosevelt died in Oyster Bay in 1919 at age 60. Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined the Four Freedoms in 1941.
In Virginia the poll shows a narrow margin on the Buzz question about offering incentives to attract ConAgra. Participant comments suggest mixed views on supporting a multinational firm with assets in the billions while stressing the impact on local jobs, families, and school funding. Names and hometowns appear with several residents citing personal ties to ConAgra employment.
Garden City residents discuss whether local government should offer incentives or support to ConAgra to stay or rebuild. Opinions vary from yes to no with officials noting state programs and insurance as factors. Several residents cite jobs and community impact while others urge prudent use of public funds and insurance considerations.
A reader discusses presidential performance, cabinet picks, and party alignments. References Alan Keyes, party switching, and citizen responses to gas prices. Includes contact guidance to Kansas regulators and legislators from Sublette.
Javier and Donnell Lynn Medina of Garden City share concerns about losing income from ConAgra. They describe family-like coworkers and the hardship of relocation, noting medical needs such as carpal tunnel surgery and the stress of uncertainty while management remains relatively unaffected. They thank assistance groups and hope for a rapid reopening.
A reader notes the 33 cent stamp increase to 34 cents, tracing prior increases from 32 to 33 on Jan 10, 1999, and predicts a one cent rise on Jan 7, 2001. The writer values the postal service and its delivery of letters to relatives in a large family. MARJORIE ANDRASEK
Bernice Robinson thanks Megan Ie Amy Carnahan and Megan Frazier for organizing the Holiday Parade. She notes the three young teenagers did excellent work and created a beautiful, well worth effort that many enjoyed. Plan to attend next year.
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