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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2001
Page
3
High Plains Public Radio has raised more than $30,000 a week before its on air fund drive. Tony Stout says the aim is $126,000 with on air appeals ending by April 6 if funds arrive early. The station relies on listener support for most operating income and the drive begins at dawn Thursday.
Entertainer Frederick Winters will perform a free public hypnotism show at 7 tonight in the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building auditorium. Sponsored by Garden City Community College Student Government Association, the event welcomes all.
Bud Welch, whose daughter Julie Marie died in the April 19 1995 Murrah Building bombing, says rage once pushed him to back McVeigh execution but he has since returned to opposition. He joined Kansas death penalty opponents on a Journey to Justice march from Wichita to Topeka, sharing how vengeance fueled his past actions. Julie worked as a Spanish translator for the Social Security Administration in Oklahoma City.
Haysville auditor Ron Bouska expressed surprise at reports of American Express charges by Superintendent H Lynn Stevens. After student and candidate Seth Konkel questioned district records, the board announced Stevens would take paid leave and retire July 1. Charges reportedly reached up to 16083 dollars a month, unlike the June 2000 audit.
The Kansas House advanced a capital improvements bill with a voice vote, setting aside nearly 110 million dollars for construction and renovation in fiscal 2002. The measure moves to final action, with Senate plans to debate related budget bills this week.
A Satanta man, 40-year-old John K. Frey also known as Sam Frey, was arrested after a DEA informant prompted a buy of methamphetamine. Haskell County authorities say Frey ran a four month meth operation from home, with 4.43 ounces seized valued at about 7000 dollars. Frey is arraigned on manufacturing sale and possession charges.
The forth annual Midian Shrine Circus presented by George Carden Circus International heads to Finney County Fairgrounds Tuesday with 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. shows. New acts include trained geese, a hula hoop routine, and a quick change act. Proceeds aid the Midian organization and Shrine hospitals by a trickle down effect. Tickets cost 8 for adults and 6 for children 1 to 12. shows are family oriented and non tax deductible.
The 25th annual show filled the Exhibition Building with 90 vendors offering sod, air conditioners, cleaners, and hot tubs. Organizers said about 15,000 people attend yearly, drawn by a wide product range and shopping intent. Weber Heating's Prentice Scanland emphasized leads over sales and noted central booth placement aids traffic. Landgraf said organizers recruit in December and returning vendors get first crack at next year’s event.
Porter, a former teacher, opposes focusing teachers on the board and calls CRTs inadequate for tracking student progress. She advocates standardized testing data, mentor programs to reduce dropout rates, stronger parent involvement, and careful study of options for overcrowding including a second high school. She supports closing Theoni school and warns about underfunded special education.
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