28 Jul 2006
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2006
Page
1
Kianna Dickson creates a luminous Fourth of July scene as she paints in the air with a sparkler. Local celebration imagery captures festive glow and summer independence day ambiance.
Four local Republican candidates in Districts 4 and 5, Harold Starr Cliff Mayo Dan Linton and Larry Jones discussed local tax rates a countywide smoking ban and the future of the U.S. Highway 50 west project. The plan originated in 1999 as a four lane rural highway and has more than tripled in cost after additions by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Syracuse reports a small Hamilton County Fair homemade pie contest with two entries. Judges teased each other as Barb Westeman won with a Kentucky Derby pecan pie topped with chocolate chips and whipped cream, while sister-in-law Michelle Westeman earned runner up for banana cream.
The Kansas Supreme Court approved lawmakers plan to boost school funding by 541 million dollars over three years and dismissed the lawsuit that had driven increases in spending on public schools. The court found substantial compliance with prior orders while noting the constitutional duty to fund a suitable education remains for future review.
The Hays debate among 5th District Kansas State Board of Education candidates centered on evolution with questions numbering 18, and touched on English learning methods. Incumbent Connie Morris and challenger Sally Cauble faced Democrat Tim Cruz during the Fort Hays State University event, while local teacher Roselyn Nicklaus argued against Morris's English immersion plan.
Beginning Thursday southwest Kansans can leave their mark as StoryCorps sends one of two mobile Airstream trailers to document everyday stories. Gillian Kocher notes the project captures ordinary people beside celebrities, highlighting how ordinary lives can be extraordinary.
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