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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2003
Page
1
Bailey Ramos prepares banana muffins for submission to the Finney County Fair in Heights. The event spotlights home baking and local entrants showcasing fruit muffins and related contests.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirms nine more human West Nile virus cases including a 40 year old Lane County resident with symptoms starting August 18. The statewide total rises to 35 cases across the state.
Garden City commissioners meet Tuesday to decide next steps and funding for Big Pool at Finnup Park. A master plan added water toys slides a bathhouse shade and more grassy areas. In 2004 about 600000 was spent on filtration piping painting and bathhouse updates. Proposals consider 350000 or 550000 with a discretionary bond to fund the improvements including a zero depth kiddie pool and spray ground.
Garden City commissioners will consider who should facilitate a study on consolidating law enforcement for Garden City Holcomb and Finney County. The item also covers a parade policy requiring applications and police coordination, with the Homecoming parade rescheduled to 10 a.m. pending approval.
Five Russian exchange students arrived at Deerfield High School as Kansas districts debate funding. Superintendent Mike Roth stressed the educational experience over the $19,315 state funding figure, noting the community benefits of cultural immersion. The students study English and government while staying with local host families amid prior exchange ties. Monday is the official count date for state records.
The Finney County United Way reports progress with donations and pledges totaling 56,443 this week. Executive Director Margaret Anderson notes an earlier figure overcounted by 3,653 due to a golf tournament that did not count as a donation. The drive began Aug 25 and runs through Nov 14, with 48,002 as the pledges and donations total and 8,441 added this week toward a 475,000 goal.
Captain Marcos Ramirez and his wife Lucia now lead the Garden City corps after taking charge in late June. The Salvation Army operates year round locally and Ramirez aims to raise awareness and involvement in the community.
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