Merger Talks Spur Debate Over City County Consolidation
The Garden City Commission discussed governmental consolidation as a path to cost savings amid potential layoffs and service changes. Proponents cite shared services and regional savings while opponents warn of rural urban clashes. A formal study, likely by a committee, could reveal new savings and guide voter decision.
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Greeley County
Tribune
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Garden City
Oklahoma City Child Speaks On Ice Storm Blackout
Josue Velasquez, seven, describes eight days without power as ice storm damage left many residents in Oklahoma City and across the state waiting for lights to return. Residents endured outages lasting more than a week as crews worked to restore electricity.
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Josue Velasquez
Oklahoma City
Debates Highlight Republican and Democratic Clash in Iowa
The Iowa public TV debates show Republicans stressing long term foreign policy threats and budget cuts while Democrats push ending the Iraq war and expanding public programs. Hillary Clinton leverages 1990s policy nostalgia. Obama Edwards and others vie for prominence.
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Iowa
Iraq
National Education Association
Bush
Hillary Clinton
Telegram letters policy and contact details
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and edited for libel and length. Keep letters under 500 words. thank you notes should be general. Form letters poems or testimonials will not be printed. Contact methods include email, fax, online, or Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS.
First Amendment text reference in free speech rights
The line states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press and the right to assemble and petition the Government for grievances.
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Grief and hope at Christmas from Ann Price
Ann Price of Price & Sons Funeral Home reflects on grieving during the holidays. She shares personal loss from her father’s Parkinson’s illness, offers simple comfort tips like hugs and time, and urges reaching out to others who grieve. She cites faith, scripture, and a Tiny Tim benediction to end with blessings.
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Kathy Troccoli
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Two Messages of the Season in Garden City
Residents recall December 2007 church Christmas program where children youth and adults presented the biblical Nativity scene. Santa Claus greeted guests afterward inviting requests for gifts, prompting reflection on the night’s true meaning versus festive folklore.
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Garden City
Christmas Traditions vs Multiculturalism Draws Fire at School Board
Charley Reese contends that assimilation favors American traditions and language, urging newcomers to embrace U.S. culture and finish with demand for equal display of religious symbols. He argues against multiculturalism and warns of political strife if minorities seek parity with Christmas. He calls for English immersion and exclusive public school practices, and suggests public discourse should align with majority culture.
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