Final edition of News Chronicle ends 116-year Scott County run
Bill Boyer retires after selling headquarters and closing the News Chronicle. Scott City loses a longstanding institution as the paper ends its 116 year history begun in 1886. Boyer reflects on pursuing genuine longings over social approval, calling himself the town weirdo and stressing conviction in every stand.
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Citizens debate and Con Agra issues in Garden City comments
Readers vent on mayoral selection methods and local politics. Concerns rise about ConAgra workers and funding bills after 18 months while residents describe working odd jobs to support families. Themen of citizenship for an Archuleta resident emerge amid questions on English language ability and residency.
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Garden City mayor choice poll fan debate
Voters weigh whether the current tradition of selecting a mayor from top vote-getters, used by Garden City officials, is best. Responses show 33 say yes the method works, 59 advocate a different approach, and 4 are unsure.
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Garden City Commission
History highlights for April 20 and notable events
On April 20 2002 SAB ce y marks the 110th day with 255 days remaining. Historic notes include 1971 Supreme Court ruling on busing desegregation, 1812 death of George Clinton the first VP to die in office, 1836 Wisconsin Territory creation, 1889 birth of Adolf Hitler, and 1940 RCA demoed a new electron microscope.
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Stovall Out Shifts GOP Gubernatorial Race Front Runner
A fragment from a Kansas political buzz item notes Beard Stovall exits the race as Tim Shallenburger, Bob Knight, and Kent Glasscock emerge as contenders for the Republican governor nomination. Voter directions include email and fax options with contact details.
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High School to College Nerd Memoir and Reunion Notes
John Dailey, owner of Sandhill Books and Telegram contributor, recounts his Garden City High School years, skipping haircuts, melodrama roles, a misgraded paper, and later college and Army service. He notes his late seventies era journey, honors options, and a reunion invitation pattern from Fort Hays.
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Ted Gardiner
Simon Sebastian Stoneheart Darkway
Larry Fowler
Truman Trueheart
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Mike Ward
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Garden City pool ideas and community support noted
A reader urges painting the concrete pool floor as a giant American flag to boost Garden City pride amid planned pool replacements. The piece also includes thanks from the American Heart Association and local groups for Cardiac Arrest funds and notes on Reading Carousel sponsorships and future literacy efforts in Finney County.
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Garden City
American Heart Association
Parole Board
Julie Allred
Jon Ansley
Sharon Bellis
James Berry
Ken Broxterman
Vonda Clanton
Raylene Dick
Kathy K. Diehl
Kathy Friesen
Chris Lampe
Chris McKinney
R.N
Jeannie Ryan
Carol Schmidt
Kevin Bascue
Lee Richardson Zoo
Garden City Telegram
Quizno's
Subway
Frito Lay
Wal-Mart
Pepsi Bottling
Raindrop Bottled Water
Finney County
Garden City Community College
USD 457
GCCC
Willis Pracht
Steve Germes
Andy Musick
Barbara Larson
Leigh Ann Roderick
Post-9 11 travel via New Orleans airport and irony of profiling
Steve Delaney writes on flying after September, noting self check in and baggage tasks moving to machines while workers fear job loss. He discusses random screening biases, airline losses, crowded airports, and New Orleans hospitality and service as a rebound in travel, praising customer service and local culture.
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