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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 2002
Page
1
Tom Thompson of Ulysses celebrated his 50th birthday with a surprise party. Friends arranged a cake centerpiece titled birthday cake as he walked in, sharing smiles and cake with attendees in a festive gathering.
Politicians widen Spanish language outreach as Kansas Hispanic population surges. Tim Shallenburger issues Spanish campaign literature while Kathleen Sebelius runs bilingual outreach. Six southwest counties adopt bilingual ballots for the November 5 election. Voter issues include education immigration and employment.
Garden City USD 457 faces possible budget cuts for 2003 04 as state funding may decline with a new governor. Financial Officer Kathleen Whitley says the district is living within its budget but anticipates a per pupil reduction of 55, or about 500,000 fewer dollars overall. The board discussed the outlook Monday night amid broader Kansas cuts and earlier $27 per pupil reductions.
Kansas Democrats are tangentially tied to Wisconsin’s major public corruption case linked to money laundering led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala. No Kansans face charges yet. Milwaukee prosecutors say the inquiry continues as party officials deny improper contributions.
National Weather Service forecaster Scott Reiter warns southwest Kansas residents to bring coats and rain gear as cold air arrives. Temperatures may drop to the low 30s with wet conditions tonight and through the week. Snow is likely northern zones with up to 2 inches today and an additional inch by Wednesday, while southern areas may see snowfall after midnight though no ice is expected on roads. The weather remains erratic for the season with highs possibly in the 40s by weekend.
In Ulysses community, Rev. Bill Harrold of Shelton Memorial Christian Church laments SRS plan to close 22 Kansas offices. Lee Ann Curtis of SRS Garden City outlines a transition to use schools libraries and churches for access to services, with community networks aiding as closes occur.
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