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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2001
Page
3
Fire Chief Allen Shelton said an unattended burning of scrap wood in a Telegram Avenue backyard sparked a Friday afternoon fire, with blazes burning for over two hours in 100 degree heat. No homes damaged, three firefighters treated for heat, $14,000 in damages mainly to sheds, mop up continued into Saturday.
The Kansas Farmers Union Youth Day Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in shelter four at Finnup Park. Open to youth ages 6 to 18 with games and crafts. Bring a sack lunch. beverages provided. Registration is 3 dollars per child. Call Nicole Faulconer at 275-6741 for details.
A Marshall County man named Charles Wopata, 36, of Home died early Sunday when his car left Kansas 99 north of Wamego, crossed the highway, and overturned in a ditch in Pottawatomie County. He was alone and pronounced dead at the scene.
CLATHE AP Attorneys for accused serial killer John E. Robinson filed two motions to suppress evidence claiming police dug through his trash and that a detective entered his Linn County Kansas property without permission. The Johnson County District Court case involves capital and first degree murder charges in three deaths with related Cass County, Missouri, ties. A hearing is set for August 1.
Pittsburg State Universitys Kansas Polymer Research Center began in cramped storm rooms and now occupies the third floor of Shirk Hall with seven scientists. Despite expansion to seven labs in Heckert-Wells Hall the center seeks more space to grow its world class program.
Kansas Republicans await Jerry Moran's decision on whether to seek governor in 2002. Moran's strong statewide margins in the 1st District give him frontrunner status, while peers like Kent Glasscock and Todd Tiahrt weigh in with cautious plans. Demonstrated rural base and urban appeal bolster his candidacy.
Cletus Simon, retired but active in harvest, helps his sons and daughters run the family wheat combines in Hamilton County. Since 1947 the Simons farmed, building a legacy of crops, livestock, and seasonal gatherings. Seven of ten children became farmers, extending a long rural life.
Buhler schools launch the states first online drivers education program during the 2000-2001 school year. Students study the textbook at home and complete quizzes online within a four week period while still attending final exams and in car road lessons. The program aims to expand to other districts and run year round.
Kansas reports record highs with Hays peaking at 108 and Concordia tying 105. Garden City firefighters seek treatment for heat illness while Pittsburg health officials urge staying indoors. Amid 65,000 fans at Kansas Speedway, 73 required fluids and four were hospitalized, none serious. NASCAR events promise more heat.
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