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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2001
Page
1
Blues secure a decisive victory as they adjust strategy and capitalize on opponents mistakes. Key players contribute sustained scoring bursts while the defense clamped down in the second half to seal the result.
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,526.98, up 54.82 from this morning's opening, reflecting gains in early trading.
Tonight a slight chance for thunderstorms in the southwest and central areas with clear to partly cloudy skies. Lows range from the 60s in the west to the mid-70s in the east. Wednesday will be hot and sunny with highs from 95 to 105. Wednesday night brings a chance of thunderstorms in the west with lows in the 60s northwest to the mid-70s east.
The Telegram announces its local news sports and editorials are accessible online at the Telegram website www.gctelegram.ce. The notice emphasizes site availability for readers seeking regional reporting and features.
Finney County Commissioner Irv Stephens asked if Garden City's sales tax reimbursement agreement with Kohl's will impact future negotiations. Garden City approved 700000 dollars over 15 years, vs 900000 over 20 years discussed for the Kohl's deal. County rep Von Hann noted uncertainty over Kohl's stance. Stephens warned the deal could affect trust in Finney County and Garden City during negotiations.
Finney County Economic Development Corp revises its incentive policies to lure business to Garden City. The plan raises job creation pay to $11 per hour and expands abatements from 450 percent across rising years tied to larger job creation totals, with more flexibility for combined tax incentives. The changes go to city and county commissions for final approval.
Finney County Commissioners set a public hearing for August 13 on the 2002 budget. The plan keeps a 33.609 mill levy, meaning the levy cannot rise. Spending rises about 400000, yet the levy falls from 35693 due to a $33 million valuation increase. The general fund of 13.1 million within a 27.4 million total faces a 10:45 am hearing, after which a final vote may adjust the budget. The board denied waiving a $750 fairgrounds use fee but donated 1000 to Fiesta 2001. Patsy Torres will headline the September 14 event to deter teen youth crime, with no alcohol served.
Protesters marched peacefully outside Dr. George Tiller’s abortion clinic in Wichita after US District Judge Thomas Marten ruled the city’s parade permit denial violated First Amendment rights. About 560 anti abortion marchers gathered with police barricades directing traffic amid chants from both sides.
Economic review shows limited new data from four mailed surveys about Garden City life. Most residents feel content, but racial harmony imperfect. ConAgra Beef Co and local groups financed the study with 7,500 households invited and 765 responses. Chamber leader cites no shocking conclusions, while August discussions focus on results and next steps.
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