Garden City residents chosen for Leadership Kansas class
Three Garden City leaders Janie Perkins Pete Olson and Consuelo Sandoval join Leadership Kansas candidates from across the state The group visits multiple communities to study leadership and regional challenges Perkins Olson and Sandoval say they are honored and aim to apply lessons for local benefit Kansas communities also include notable picks from Wichita Topeka and several other cities
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Orden City
Kansas
Garden City
Janie Perkins
Pete Olson
Consuelo Sandoval
United Methodist Mexican- American Ministries
Wichita
Topeka
Pittsburgh
Emporia
Salina
Derby
Manhattan
Lenexa
Coffeyville
Lee’s Summit
Hutchinson
St. Mary’s
Roeland Park
Richmond
Berryton
Overbrook
Hays
Gardner
Fairway
Les Depperschmidt
Southwestern Bell
Garden City Area
Perkins
Olson
Sandoval
Garden City readers weigh sales tax extension plan
Lou from Garden City questions school funding cuts while residents debate extending the 1/2 cent sales tax beyond 2005. He urges a clear plan and time limit to avoid blank checks, warns on property tax impacts, and suggests taxing shoppers rather than homeowners.
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Lou
Garden City
Public Opinion on Government Limits and Sunday Alcohol
Readers debate tighter government restrictions for telemarketers and state taxes tied to budget cuts. A letter argues alcohol sales on Sundays affect border towns and state revenue, urging policy change and looser rules.
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Kansas
COMelics Finney County Commission Office Locations
The document lists the Finney County Commission in the County Administrative Center at 311 N Ninth St Garden City KS 67846 and the Garden City Commission at City Administrative Center 301 N Eighth St Garden City.
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Finney County Commission
Ninth St
Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Kansas Legislature at 10 days left in session
The Buzz notes 10 scheduled days remain in the legislative session and invites reader input. It asks readers to e mail thebuzz gctelegram.com or contact by phone numbers provided Attn BUZZ, 275 2704 or 620 276 6862 Ext 304.
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Kansas
Dedicated Garden City teacher praised for student discipline
Letters defend Ms. Griess as a highest caliber educator at Garden City High School. Community voices critique the school board over grading and graduation decisions affecting Jaime Rishel and call for consistent deadlines and equal treatment of students.
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Publc
Ms. Griess
Vicki Ronn
Garden City Ronn
Garden City High School
Advocate Urges GCHS Board to Renew Melissa Sanders Contract
Steve Sperry writes in strong support for Garden City High School counselor Melissa Sanders who aided his daughter Sharise through medical issues and daily school life. He claims unfounded rumors aim to replace her for a head coach’s wife and urges contract renewal or a raise, praising her dedication and impact.
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Melissa Sanders
Sharise
Mrs. Sanders
Caregivers Fair promotes burnout awareness and care tips
Caregivers fair runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 12 at the Wichita County Community Building in Seot. Sessions cover stress management safety devices nutrition and diabetes care with booths from Wichita County Health Center Park Lane Nursing Home St. Catherine Home Health and area agencies. Glen da Owens notes the event and thanks sponsors and volunteers.
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Wichita County
Seot
Wichita County Health Center
Greeley County
Park Lane Nursing Home
Wichita County Health Department
St. Catherine Home Health
Southwest Kansas Area Agency On Aging
Angela Whalen Leot
Public education and the Jamie Rishel graduation dispute
A Kansas school board considers the Jamie Rishel case raised by her family at USD 457. The dispute centers on email communication with a teacher, a missed paper on the due date, and a graduation-walk denial. The writer urges fair rules, public discussion, and consistent standards across the district.
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Jamie Rishel
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Draper
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Gctelegram
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USC 457
Jaime Rishel
Jaime
GCHS
Cody Atkinson
Mideast
Tata
Caregivers Fair
Annie Culver
Amanda Fry
Bryn Stewart
Applebee’s
Lone Star
Glenda Owens
Owens
Garden City Telegram
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