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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 2000
Page
3
The Kansas State Fair board in Manhattan approved the 2001 theme “2001: A State Fair Odyssey.” Board Chairman Bob Barker, GM Bill Ogg, and fairgoer ideas link the year to the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. The 2001 fair runs September 7 through 16.
After over 30 years on air in Dodge City the radio voice known as Jean Lasater Honnold will retire December 29 from KGNO 1370. She began in 1969 at KTVC and later hosted Coffee with Jean on KEDD before joining KGNO and gaining a cable TV show. The station calls her a community connection and broadcast icon. She plans to travel with her husband and leaves radio not from fatigue but by choice.
In western Nebraska the Panhandle Substance Abuse Council runs a Youth Facilitator Team trained 26 high schoolers to lead retreats teaching youths about drug, tobacco, and alcohol dangers. Cheyenne County started a drug court in October offering a stringent probation program with $50 weekly costs and a $2600 maximum, aiming to keep offenders in treatment instead of revoking probation.
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell led a convoy hauling the national Christmas tree from Denver to Washington D.C. The decorated truck, driven by Campbell who once drove trucks, carried a donated tractor-trailer and was accompanied by National Forest vehicles and 20 helpers.
The Garden City Telegram states a policy to correct errors and asks readers to call 275-8500 if they notice any error in The Telegram. The notice emphasizes accountability and provides a contact phone for corrections.
The Garden City Co op lists Wheat at 2.85 to 3.27 per bushel with a 0.00008 margin, Corn at 2.09, Soybeans at 4.49. Prices reflect local grain bids for milling wheat and soy products, with a slight spread between bid and offer. Market notes indicate typical regional trading as farmers watch futures and cash bids.
The 1269 foot Samson bridge spans the Cimarron River near Arkalon, opened 1939 after Rock Island redesigned routes to bypass flood risks. It cost 1.5 million dollars, rose about 100 feet, and shortened the line by 3.6 miles while boosting rail capacity. Local towns faded as traffic shifted away, yet the bridge remains a striking monument noted by visitors and residents alike.
Stan Harrison, a 41 year old Meals on Wheels volunteer, delivered hot dinners to Wichita seniors on Thanksgiving. He made 12 stops by noon, including Ruby DeLaPorte and her dog G G, ensuring the tradition continued despite holidays. Harrison has served the program for 11 years and plans meals with his family each year.
Sgt Major James Sands led Fort Riley troops in a one hour shopathon at Wal Mart selecting 5664.02 dollars in gifts for Operation Santa Claus. The haul filled 17 carts and will fund toys and money for Fort Riley families and others, with deliveries planned after sorting and wrapping.
The National Weather Service predicts mild temperatures for Kansas this weekend with a risk of cold nights. West will be partly cloudy and east mostly cloudy with a small chance of morning rain in the southeast. Highs near the 40s, lows 20s to 30s, sunnier on Sunday, then dry Monday with rain possible northeast Tuesday and rain or snow Wednesday. Road condition hotline 1 800 585 7623.
Windy and partly cloudy today with a high near 42. Gusty northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Tonight mostly clear and chilly with a low around 23. Sunday partly cloudy and warmer with a high near 53. Sunday night mostly clear with a low in the 20s. Monday fair with a high in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
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