Garden City mourns Staff Sgt. Bachman killed in Iraq
The Kansas National Guard member, 30, died August 1 near his vehicle in Iraq. He leaves a wife Amber and children Zachary, Tyler, and Raleigh. The community also recalls Spc. Clint Upchurch and Cpl. Seth Algrim, both Garden City natives who died in Iraq or California. The piece reflects on losses and public sentiment about the war.
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Travis Bachman
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Clint Upchurch
Seth Algrim
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Camp Pendleton
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Connie Bachman
Amber
Zachary
Tyler
Raleigh
Live bridges disaster service marks start of healing
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty vows restoration and rebuilding at an interfaith service for bridge disaster victims while baseball great Tom Glavine reflects on his 300th win, praising his team.
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Tim Pawlenty
Tom Glavine
Telegram Letters to the Editor Policy Notice
Teach The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number. All letters receive confirmation before publication. Editing for libel and length may occur. Letters under 500 words preferred. general thank yous allowed. Form letters poems or complaints not printed. Contact options include email fax phone and postal mail to Attn Editor 310 WN Seventh St Cele City KS 67846.
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First Amendment text excerpt amendment basics
The excerpt presents the core free speech press and assembly protections. It frames limits on Congress regarding establishment of religion and free exercise, abridgment of speech and press, and the right to assemble and petition government for grievances.
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DREAM Act offers path for some illegal minors to college or military
The DREAM Act proposes temporary residency for about 60,000 young illegal immigrants who would earn in state tuition, attend college, or join the military, with citizenship possible later. It requires arriving before 16, five years in the U S, a high school diploma, and clean legal record, and faces uncertain fate amid broader immigration reform battles.
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Remembering a Patriot In Garden City After Loss in Iraq
The Garden City Telegram honors Staff Sgt. Travis Bachman, a Finney County native and Army patriot who sacrificed his life in Iraq. The tribute thanks his family, reflects on his service, and recalls the community’s support and prayers for all affected. Depperschmidt, president of the Finney County Economic Development Corp., notes the broader impact on local civic life.
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Garden City Telegram
Finney County
Telegram
Garden City
Iraq
Travis Bachman
Bachman
Sgt
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Travis
Depperschmidt
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Finney County Economic Develoment Corp
Readers object to Sunflower coal plant expansion and pollution
Harold Starr of Garden City voices concern about Sunflower power plant expansion and state pollution levels. He cites Colorado rejection of emissions, calls out national plant rankings, and warns Western Kansas may face greater pollution and water use as utilities pursue growth.
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Holcomb
Harold Starr
Garden City
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