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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2001
Page
1
Lakin, bound for state, grinds out a win against Russell in a rough matchup. The contest features tight defense and minimal scoring as both teams battle for position in the standings.
The Dow Jones average stood at 11266.40 at 11 a.m., up 52.96 from this morning's open, reflecting a solid intraday advance in trading.
Thursday brings much cooler conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely across most areas. Highs range from the lower 60s in the northwest to the mid 80s in the southeast. Thursday night features a shower chance in the west and likely showers and thunderstorms in the east. Friday offers a slight thunderstorm risk in the northwest and southeast with otherwise partly cloudy skies.
Telegram reports latest local news and sports with editorials available online. The site www gctelegram com serves as the digital edition for readers seeking updated community information and coverage.
Garden City sewer rates have more than doubled in 13 months to fund a 13.8 million expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. Average monthly bills rose from 7.25 to 14.95 by June 1 as the city finances the project with a Water Pollution Control Revolving loan likely around 12.2 million. City Manager Bob Halloran said the upgrade doubles capacity and is underway despite lower than projected costs.
Rates for sewer service show Dodge City uses 7 000 gallons monthly at 15 02 plus 1 47 per 1 000 gallons and 4 73 admin fee Liberal sets a 5 45 minimum for up to 3 000 gallons with 2 per 1 000 gallons after The Garden City scheme charges 14 95 for 4 001 to 8 000 gallons with flat 14 95 applying at 5 000 gallons Dodge City and Liberal examples use 5 000 gallons yielding 12 08 and 9 45 respectively Garden City charges the same 14 95 at 5 000 gallons and does not vary by 1 000 gallon usage
Six youths faced arrest after a Monday night gang clash in which a teenager was shot. Reyes Delira, 22, of 730 Industrial Drive, turned himself in at the Law Enforcement Center and was charged with aggravated battery and conspiracy to commit aggravated battery.
President Bush outlines a 163 page energy action plan to boost oil gas and nuclear supplies while easing barriers. The White House task force warns of a fundamental imbalance between supply and demand and aims to shape Congress energy legislation though it offers little to curb this summer’s high gasoline prices or Western power shortages.
Negotiating teams for USD 457 and Garden City Educator's Association talked over the 2001 2002 contract on Wednesday with the salary package as the main sticking point. The district plans to cover a potential premium hike with funds earmarked for raises, while the GCEA notes equity concerns as health costs rise for many teachers.
Finney County shows 10.5 percent unemployment in March according to the Kansas Department of Human Resources, continuing a double figure rate after the Christmas fire at ConAgra Beef Co. The earlier rate stood at 10.1 percent.
Garden City High School plans a drug free alcohol free and violence free all night party following a 2 p.m. Sunday graduation with outdoor games at 7 p.m. and the main party at 9 30 p.m. Volunteers led by Susan Escareno coordinate the event praised for providing a safe after graduation option. Principal Kevin Burr noted the tremendous effort is worthwhile. See Graduation, Page AS.
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