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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2000
Page
3
Garden City Recreation Commission hosts a Thursday pumpkin carving session at 310 N Sixth St. Youth ages 10 to 15 carve from 5 15 to 6 30 p m with adults gathering at 7 p m. Fee 3 dollars preregistration required.
The American Legion at 125 W. Pine St hosts calf fries and other dishes starting at 6 30 p m Thursday. Art Green prepared dinner priced at 8 dollars for sweet bread roast beef cole slaw beans potatoes gravy and bread.
Montezuma residents set Friday activities at Bethel Home on South Aztec Street including an open house 2 to 4 p.m and a 1 p.m. craft sale. Supper runs 5 to 7 p.m at North Mennonite Church with preservice singing from 7 to 7:30 p.m followed by a program.
The Western Kansas Antique and Crafts Festival invites attendees to Finney County Fairgrounds Garden City for its 30th annual event. Hours run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The 14th Annual Hispanic Student Day at Garden City Community College runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 2 in Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Speakers include Sonia Esquivel Sandra Caro and Isabel Banda. Register by calling 316-275-3245 or 275-3231. cost is 8 dollars with lunch.
Kansas motorists saw minor declines in regular gasoline prices over the weekend compared with a month and a year earlier. Average regional prices from the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report show Wichita at 1.4656, Topeka 1.4918, and Kansas City metro 1.4735 per gallon.
The Garden City Telegram states it corrects errors and asks readers to call 275-8500 if an error is noticed in Telegram content. The policy emphasizes prompt correction and directs readers to use the listed phone number.
Outside TOPEKA Kansas rain settles in for a stay until Friday with thunderstorms likely statewide. Tuesday night lows range from the upper 40s northwest to lower 60s southeast, followed by 65 to 75 degree highs in the south and east Wednesday. Rain and storms continue Thursday with lows from the upper 30s northwest to lower 60s southeast and highs from the 50s west to 60s east. Road condition hotline 1-800-585-7623.
Garden City Community College faculty and administration met with federal mediator Art Veach for six hours to resolve ongoing contract talks centered on salary and benefits. A second mediation session is set for the night of November 7, with both sides continuing to seek a resolution through the Kansas Department of Human Resources.
A Saturday festival offers a 2 p.m. walk and run starting at the Physical Education Building, a 2:30 to 4 p.m. Haunted House in Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building, outdoor mall booths, free T shirts for 150 walkers, ribbons, a trophy for the school with best turnout, and reptile exhibits by Lee Richardson Zoo. Attendance and registration are open to all ages.
Garden City shows steadier but smaller activity in 2000 after a year of strong roofing due to last year’s July hailstorm. Through September 2000 21 new homes were built and overall permits reached 212 for 7.3 million dollars in Garden City and the three mile area. Local officials note many residents still repair roofs and reinvest in homes while architects report rising inquiries.
Garden City area records show tomorrow will have a low of 20 and a high of 86 degrees. Last year on this date the high was 64 and the low 31 with 15.70 inches of precipitation to date this year. Data provided by Southwest Kansas Center.
Wheat prices at Garden City Co-op showed market inquiry data with local buyer activity and grain pricing signals. The report highlights shifts in pricing, supply status, and potential impact on nearby farmers and the regional market.
Edward Jones & Co. reports the Dow Jones average at 10,431.50, up 159.82 from this morning's opening price, signaling a positive market shift for the session.
Rottinghaus Inc. plans a new Subway at Garden City Plaza replacing the old Mr. Burger at 1320 Taylor Plaza. No ground breaking date is set as permitting and construction schedules depend on the chain and its single local crew. General contractor and architects are involved, with remodeling discussed but rejected in favor of a fresh structure.
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