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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2007
Page
3
The Kansas Department of Transportation resurfaces Kansas State Highway 27 in Hamilton County from the west junction with US 50 in Syracuse to the Hamilton Greeley County line, a bit over 19 miles. Daylight work narrows traffic to a single 12 foot lane guided by a pilot car, with about 15 minute delays.
KDOT begins resurfacing along U S Highway 50 in Kearny County from Lakin west city limits to the Kearny Finney county line. One lane will be open during daylight hours through the construction zone. Drivers are urged to heed warning signs and drive cautiously in work zones.
Garden City High School reminds families to submit mailed enrollment packets by Wednesday. New district students enroll at Educational Support Center 1205 Fleming, while returning students may pick up schedules at Kenneth Henderson and Abe Hubert Middle Schools on specified dates. First full day of USD 457 students is August 16. contact GCHS at 276-5170 for details.
Garden City Family YMCA hosts a free Back-to-School Blowout on August 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1224 Center St. The event features swimming carnival games food and prize drawings with typical attendance around 250 residents. Call 275-1199 for more information.
Valley Center anger grows as a Barton Solvents tank farm explosion burned 660000 pounds of chemicals and forced evacuations. Officials say state fire marshal and local fire department did not inspect the facility though fuel sites fall outside current mandatory checks. The company plans to rebuild under current codes as investigators probe grounding and static electricity factors.
The crowd heard loud mufflers as drivers banged cars in reverse in a dirt ring. Flames flew from Greg Watsons hood and firefighters rushed in while referees flagged caution. Syracuse competitors like Troy Nairn and George Houser spoke of fun, cost, and constant repair in this high risk hobby.
Wichita AP report notes members of a joint legislative committee want the Kansas Lottery rules for expanded gambling reviewed under permanent rules. Lawmakers argue casinos and slot machines differ from temporary lottery games and should undergo full approval and oversight.
The 92 million Turkey Creek flood control plan faces uncertainty as Kansas City Kansas considers withdrawing its 12 million share amid questions about upstream causes of flooding. Unified Government may vote on funding 1 to 1.5 million annually through 2011 while concerns about odor and downstream fairness persist. The Army Corps of Engineers says the project will protect against a 100 year flood once completed, but completion is years away.
FEMA arranged 300 mobile homes in Greensburg to house 50 families now with 30 more expected this week and 220 more in coming weeks. The 90-foot units provide temporary housing with one year rent free leases and utility costs, amid a fast built “small town” with underground shelters, furnished interiors, and no formaldehyde issues noted versus Gulf Coast trailers.
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