27 Jun 2002
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2002
Page
1
Bob and Joene Baker pose with their puppy as they prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July. The scene captures family life and holiday anticipation with a playful, wholesome tone typical of local portraits.
Holcomb may stop routing part of its state sales tax to Finney County if the city council proceeds with a plan to fund a Railroad Avenue overlay solely within Holcomb. The $50,000 project could shift tax revenue flows, as Holcomb currently sends county funds from its statewide collections to support the Law Enforcement Center and courthouse remodeling.
Holcomb officials debate sharing of SEC project funds with county and Garden City. City Clerk and County Treasurer provide figures showing Holcomb's share around 53 965 in 2001 and about 230 000 since 1997, while noting potential rescission of the sales tax and longtime delays on Main Street reconstruction funded by federal and state aid.
Elementary children experience college life through Garden City Community College Kids' College in June and July. Classes taught by area teachers ran first session with open house today, enrollment up from last year. July 8 to July 25 will host the next sessions including Detective Camp and Science Sleuths.
As July nears, Garden City faces rising sun exposure risks. Dr. David Hellman notes few sunburn cases so far but expects more with sunny days. The American Academy of Dermatology advises SPF 15 or higher, applying a shot-glass amount of sunscreen 15 minutes before outdoor activity. Meredith Henkle, 16, shares caution.
Washington officials say the tentative agreement with Amtrak will keep trains running while improving financial discipline. The plan would allow an immediate 100 million loan to continue operations for weeks and seek at least 100 million more from Congress to cover the budget gap through September 30. Transportation Secretary Mineta and Amtrak Chairman Smith say the accord will boost scrutiny and clarity on Amtrak’s finances and long-term prospects. They planned to brief Congress before finalizing the deal.
Senate opens with a morning prayer as a federal appeals court rules the pledge unconstitutional. Nearly full House recites it with "under God" and a standing ovation. Some members join hands to sing the first line of God Bless America.
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