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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2005
Page
1
Allen Leiker jetskiing in the ocean during a vacation in Acapulco Mexico with his wife and friends. The scene captures a sunny seaside outing with clear blue water and a group enjoying seaside recreation.
Garden City commissioners heard little backing for Sunday packaged liquor and beer sales at a Tuesday meeting. Liquor-store owners voiced opposition and a listing of 17 shops showed 15 signatures against Sunday sales. City Attorney Randy Grisell noted the issue may become moot on Nov. 15 unless community movement changes course.
Garden City commissioners approve the 2006 budget for a public hearing. They express concerns over payment of raises and the need for two new staffers in the zoo and city prosecutions. The 33.659 mill levy remains, with spending rising about 9 percent to 19.82 million across general fund operations including police fire streets engineering zoo cemetery airport benefits and recreation.
Nearly 90 4-H youths gathered at Finney County Fairgrounds to compete in buymanship and construction clothing contests. Tanner Mongeau, 7, wowed in a homemade Zorro costume with help from his grandmother. Other participants from Garden City Holcomb and local churches showcased outfits and accessories reflecting the event’s fashion focus.
A seven page report presented at Tuesday's Garden City Commission meeting details deep issues in the fire department. Fire Chief Allen Shelton is named in the review compiled by Commissioner J R Behan with input from a peer group including Cliff Sonnenberg and Dennis Johnston. The findings cover staffing levels promotions and on duty minimums plus a broader look at work environment and safety.
Leoti will have a new mayor starting Monday as Bob Van Norden resigns after ten years. Laura Medina, elected council president, will take over the post amid ongoing council tensions and a dispute over city employee relations and efforts to remove City Clerk Renee Geyer. The outgoing mayor noted an audit of petty cash receipts found no issues and praised Geyer’s work despite factional strife on the council.
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