Holiday concerts brighten Garden City weekend lineup
The city hosts Santa visits at Lee Richardson Zoo, a Tuba Christmas on Grant Avenue, and a 6 p.m. downtown Christmas parade plus a 3 p.m. Vespers Concert at Garden City Community College. Local merchants cheer seasonal sales while the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign seeks funds amid rising need.
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Garden City comments on new commissioner and diversity
Online reader reactions to Garden City Commission choices highlight support for youth representation and concern over local option budget caps. Superintendent Rick Atha lauds student-led community projects while City Manager Matt Allen cites Neighborhood Improvement effort fueling youth engagement.
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Telegraph letters to editor policy from Garden City
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone, to be confirmed before publication and edited for libel and length. General in nature only, no form letters or consumer complaints. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or visit www gctelegram com.
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Diversity in Garden City board seat draws four applicants
Garden City commissioners filled an open seat with Dan Fankhauser winning 3-1 over four applicants. The lone dissenter, Asnancy Harness, urged broader diversity to reflect the community now majority minority, while noting qualified candidates across backgrounds. Fankhauser, longtime Planning Commission member, Lauded for local ties and service.
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NYET to START and the Reagan legacy across Cold War echoes
Michael Reagan recounts his father Ronald Reagan’s stance against Soviet concessions, citing 1986 Iceland talks and the wall speech as pivotal. He argues U S leadership under Obama risks friends’ security, praising Reagan era trust but verify and Berlin Wall tear down moments amid current START treaty debates.
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Mexico fights a brutal drug war under Calderon
Mary Sanchez argues that the US fuels Mexico's drug war through demand and outlines Calderon's plan to reform police, prosecute corruption, and reduce poverty. She notes public skepticism, ongoing violence, and a need for better training and policy to curb the cartels' reach in two years remaining in office.
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