Blue pinwheels mark campaign against child abuse in Kansas
In Garden City and across Kansas blue pinwheels symbolize prevention efforts by the Kansas Children’s Service League and Prevent Child Abuse America chapter to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. The piece urges public input, notes warning signs, and highlights the need for resources such as home visits, education, mental health services, day care, and treatment to break the cycle of violence.
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KCSL
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Kansas Protection Report Center
Nov election flaw spurs call for fix in Finney County
Online comments selected by GCTelegram staff react to computer issues causing vote count problems in Finney County. Veronica Jimenez praises volunteers helping a Habitat for Humanity house, noting the community’s generosity and time given.
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Letters Policy For Garden City Telegram Readers
The Telegram invites signed letters with address and phone for potential publication. All letters are confirmed before printing and may be edited for libel and length. Submissions should be under 500 words and may be rejected if they are form letters poems or business testimonials. Attn Editor Garden City KS address and contact details provided.
Conservatives Target New Boogiemen as GOP Shifts
Tina Dupuy argues Republicans abandon policy in favor of scapegoating groups. She cites endorsements for gay marriage from Portman and Kirk, Latinos outreach, and welfare divide. The piece warns the party risks losing focus and ground if it cannot unite behind ideas beyond vilifying others.
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Rohio
Mark Kirk
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Lincoln
Rand Paul
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Gun control push fades after Newtown backlash
Rich Lowry analyzes the failed push for stricter gun laws after the Newtown massacre. He argues public support dwindled, key Democratic leaders balked, and the president’s effort backfired, fueling gun purchases rather than reforms. He notes background checks face limits and cites polling showing waning momentum.
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Health club tax break sparks Kansas Senate debate
A Kansas bill to exempt for profit health clubs from property taxes triggered a senate vote and a wider tax policy drama. Rodney Steven of Genesis Health Clubs funded 24 senators, raising questions of quid pro quo as lawmakers weigh local revenue losses and the impact on public services and nonprofit competitors.
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Topeka
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