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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2001
Page
1
The News Chronicle reports the building sale completed amid season changes as the Sweep Blues adopt a new slate. City records confirm the transaction and team officials outline plans for a refreshed home venue and upcoming schedule.
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10 323 48 down 101 02 from this morning's opening.
Tonight thunderstorms favored in the northeast with a chance elsewhere. Lows 60s to 65 northwest and lower to mid 70s east. Wednesday brings a risk of thunderstorms in the northeast quarter with a slight chance in the northwest and southeast. Wednesday night continues with a chance of thunderstorms.
The Telegram announces its local news, sports and editorials are available on the Internet site www.gctelegram.com. Readers are directed to visit for updates and online content from the newspaper.
Garden City approved the 2001 2002 contract while Scott City signed June 25 with a 3 percent raise for bachelor’s degree teachers and 5 percent for those with master’s degrees plus a 10 minute daily extension to reach state required hours. Holcomb also wrapped negotiations early with clear terms. Barrett noted solid talks with the teachers union.
The USD 457 district votes to publish its $37.2 million general fund budget for 2001 2002 and sets August 6 for a public hearing. The mill levy will drop 2.734 to 44.862 mills, lowering taxes on a $100000 home to about 515.91. A new staff position will be funded by a 10 percent rise in at risk funds with restrictions to be used on an elementary program.
A Powell Ashcroft chaired group urges a temporary guest-worker program with potential path to residency for some of the about 3 million undocumented Mexican immigrants. The White House received the proposal, which may let 1 to 2 million qualify for status over time.
Hot July temperatures severely stress Kansas field crops with farmers reporting widespread drought damage. Kansas State extension crop specialist Scott Staggenberg says rain this week may help some crops, but late-season corn recovery is unlikely. Agricultural Statistics notes 15 percent of corn is in poor condition, 31 percent fair, 45 percent good, and 9 percent excellent. Forecasters expect limited relief from upcoming rains. Farmers in Derby describe corn burning up, with ears stunted in some varieties. Northeast Kansas has seen more rain, while southwest areas rely on irrigation.
A section of Castle Rock south of Quinter toppled after heavy rains and winds in Gove County. The tallest spire fell during a week with over five inches of rainfall, leaving Castle Rock with three spires and eroded segments. Residents like Don Harvey and Castle Rock Ranch owner Tom Stewart noted the long-standing formation’s sudden change and the uncertainty over when the fall occurred.
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