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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2002
Page
1
Debby Barker of Garden City reports a crowd on the Kansas State Fair grounds as a pen of piglets huddles together. The scene captures rural life and fair atmosphere with animals on display and local spectators enjoying the event.
Kansas Senate debates a one year budget plan by Senator Robert Tyson to avoid a tax increase. The proposal keeps base per pupil aid at 3870 dollars and trims all other general fund expenditures by five percent. Critics warn of deep cuts to higher education and local programs while some praise education protection.
Kevin Neufeld 37 son of Republican Rep. Melvin Neufeld of Ingalls Kansas died in Springfield Missouri while unplugging a 480-volt cord during remodeling at Dairy Concepts underground storage warehouse. He co owned Doores and Neufeld in Blue Springs. No witnesses. OSHA notified. investigation ongoing.
Finney County Historical Society proceeds with a planned $104,000 project to relocate town founder WD Fulton’s house from Seventh Street to the Lee Richardson Zoo grounds near the Fourth Street entrance. Commissioners approved $16,000, while Garden City rejected the $15,903 request outside the budget. The society cites a failed grant for about $43,000 and will explore funding options to advance a heritage park.
Tim Shallenburger, state treasurer and Republican gubernatorial hopeful, reiterates opposition to tax increases citing long term fund health via economic growth. He predicts a three quarter cent sales tax and a cigarette tax rise, while touring Liberal Meade Dodge City Pratt and Wichita after a 45 city swing begun in early March.
Senate advanced SB 547 by a 24-15 vote, allowing farmers in southwest Kansas to build their own gas lines when regulated companies refuse service. The bill aims to foster natural gas retail growth while preserving negotiations with utilities and the Kansas Corporation Commission.
Finney County Historical Society funds Fulton House Restoration Project by raffling a hand sewn quilt. Eighteen women worked on the quilt last fall as the society’s third annual quilt committee. Tickets are $1 for one chance or six for $5, with proceeds supporting restoration after the city denied funding.
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