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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2004
Page
1
Jeff Hamman stands beside former President Ronald Reagan during the 1985 U S Naval Academy graduation event capturing a notable moment in the ceremony.
Ronald Reagan's body moved from a Santa Monica funeral home to the Reagan Library for a private service and public repose. Californians gather at Moorpark College and the library as mourners share tributes before a Washington State funeral and national tribute at the Capitol Rotunda and National Cathedral.
Paulaine Sawyers of Garden City recalls the moment when news broke in Washington that President Ronald Reagan had been shot during his first months in office. She describes the city’s reaction, the president’s recovery, and her own rare meeting with Reagan in 1987, noting the lasting impact of his charisma as flags later flew at half mast after his death at age 93.
Western Kansas endures five years of drought with the May dry spell setting a record low rainfall of .25 inch in Dodge City. Meteorologist says no relief likely as dust storms, including a Memorial Day weekend event, worsen conditions for dryland farmers and the wheat crop. Local farmer Val Bergle recalls a sky of dirt amid the drought.
Lakin Middle School principal Tammie Huggard talks about balancing full time work, two children, and returning to Fort Hays State University for District Level Certification. She has led the school for nearly a year, enjoys meeting students, and praises her awe inspiring staff despite challenges.
Hag gard details challenges settling into a new principal role amid paperwork and tight budget. After a year, she understands the system, plans minor tweaks, not sweeping changes, to keep things running smoothly.
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