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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2007
Page
1
Caitlynn Clepper receives assistance from her grandfather Larry Halsted as she starts riding her new John Deere bike. The moment captures family support and a milestone in Caitlynn's day.
A study group reports consolidation is unlikely to ease Garden City High School overcrowding. Even if a nearby district wanted to consolidate, capacity and facility gaps in USD 457 and surrounding districts remain. Loss of space, required approvals, and mutual district agreement complicate any move, with enrollment near 2000 and building capacity ~1500.
Today marks day three of a six part series by the Harris Group newspapers including The Telegram. The series examines the federal farm bill before Congress and traces where farm payments flow.
TODAY surveys the farm bill's history and present provisions while THURSDAY analyzes who receives the largest farm subsidies in southwest Kansas, with a case study focusing on Wichita County.
Sen Pat Roberts says Congress will tackle the 2007 federal farm bill after addressing Iraq with troop reduction debates rising. He envisions a late September to early October start, and an extension may be needed as the bill’s expiration looms on Sept 30. He criticizes the House version and seeks improvement.
Hayes recalls a 1933 Stafford County farm life with 25 cents weekly wages 10 cent gas and 10 cent movie tickets. He notes drought dust and foreclosures, two local banks, and the New Deal farm policy signed in May 1933 that aimed to aid farmers and remained in place decades later with subsidies amid high costs.
Finney County RSVP director Marty Dinkel urges retirement as active social life. The program matches volunteers with interests and sets hours, boosting independence and health. Garden City resident Shirley Mitchell notes long involvement, volunteering at St Catherine Hospital and Garden City Community College, selling tickets and handling mailings.
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