Public Education Funding Debate Chooses Tax Paths
Sublette Superintendent Rex Bruce argues the economy could sustain school funding without new taxes but warns against relying on fiscal luck. Lentz favors a balanced plan combining sales income and property taxes to fund quality public education. Governor Sebelius and Democrats doubt the state can boost funding without new revenues after last year’s rejected $310 million tax increase proposal.
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Sublette
Rex Bruce
School finance proposals compared increase noted
Hugoton Superintendent David Self called the $5.6 million increase a reasonable response to a Supreme Court ruling while warning that legislative gridlock could derail reforms. Bruce warned a July special session would burden districts budgeting for 2005-06.
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Hugoton
David Self
the Supreme
Bruce
Miniature Trains Draw Crowds at Regional Show
Colorado Springs builders showcase a 12 scene miniature railroad set, featuring tunnels, a UFO crash site, and a prison marked ENRON and WORLDCOM. Club members from several states expand the display across eight regional sets while retailers vend models and accessories.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado
Garden City
Don Tull
Tull
Kyllie Barlow
Pris
ENRON
Worldcom
Charley Bay
Pikes Peak
N” Gineers
Bay
Mike Peck
Peck
Ray
Charley
Chris Dueker
Dueker
Rick Shumpert
Lester Colburn
Joe Morgan
Mary
Mike
Ducker
Marvin Rosencrans
Lamar
Rosencrans
Jonas Cruz
Colby
Dodge City
Missouri
Oklahoma
Lakin High student wins VFW essay third time
Beardsley, a graduating Lakin High School student and member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW, advanced past local judging in the national essay contest. She earned a jacket pin and certificate, praising veterans service. Her family holds leadership roles in LAVFW clubs and she values community work with elderly residents and veterans.
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Shane
Lakin High School
Beardsley
Ladies Auxiliary
VFW
LAVFW
Carolyn Beardsley
America
U.S
Vietnam
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