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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2004
Page
1
Weather crews warn the chance of rain persists across regions with scattered showers possible today and into the evening. Though not heavy, drizzle may affect outdoor plans and brief downpours could occur in isolated pockets. Local advisories urge residents to carry an umbrella.
Picture This Project Effort students at Florence Wilson Elementary School present a quilt to Florence Wilson in appreciation of her participation. Photo contributed by Florence Wilson, Garden City.
Opponents have two days to submit a petition to force the Scott City Board of Education to rescind the local option budget increase or place it on the August ballot. The effort marks a second attempt after a nine vote margin defeat. Neil Bland notes growing awareness and ability to gather signatures.
A six year old boy died in a Stanton County farm accident Tuesday evening after responders were alerted at 5 46 pm The Stanton County Sheriff's Office confirms the fatal incident occurred on a farm location with authorities investigating the circumstances See Farm Page A5.
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts asks for Conservation Reserve Program lands in Kansas to be opened for emergency grazing to aid drought strained ranchers. Farmers from Satanta and Ingalls question CRP usefulness as dry conditions persist across 21 counties including Greeley and Hamilton. rainfall may help but CRP growth remains weak. See Fields, Page AS.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius declared a drought emergency in 14 southwestern Kansas counties as drought worsened there, with potential crop and pasture losses and public water shortages. Meanwhile 62 of 105 counties saw improved severity, and northern areas had flash flooding from heavy overnight rains near Junction City. The Kansas Water Office notes such contrasts are common.
In Haskell County, Paul Weidner and Lynn Johnson showcase vintage tractors and combines to illuminate early farming. They estimate this third annual display aids harvest by illustrating era equipment, including a 1947 John Deere combine and a 1956 self propelled model, alongside Ford Model T tractors and a 1937 John Deere Model D. The duo note the older gear works well milking 60 bushes per acre and contrasts with modern self propelled units while stressing the educational aim of the gathering.
Finney County Taxpayers Association met eleven members at the Best Western Red Baron Hotel to reaffirm goals and urge efficiency in government. County commissioners reviewed department budgets with small increases and discussed hiring an efficiency expert to identify downsizing options to keep taxes in check.
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