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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2001
Page
4
The fragment lists an established 1906 telegram and editors in charge, including Be Editor and Publisher Sotea, Managing Editor Delaney, and Draper with the domain gctelegram.com, indicating a short newsroom masthead with contact details.
The Finney County valuation rose by 33 million signaling regional growth though growth rate 2000 to 2001 slows from recent years. Taxing entities including Garden City Holcomb Finney County and two districts may gain revenue without higher mill levies but individual tax changes depend on yearly valuation shifts. Budget sessions push officials to limit mill levies while confronting ConAgra revenue losses and Kohl’s development reimbursements tying to future property tax rolls.
Readers from Garden City and Holcomb urge transforming the Big Pool into a first class water park to boost the economy, attract visitors, and keep funds local. They propose funding options, support from taxpayers, and lessons from similar parks in Hays and zoos.
City commissioners formed a committee to study the pool's fate and report later this year. Readout lists options including a water park, smaller neighborhood pools, a large indoor pool, or exiting the swimming business. Public input to shape a recommended path.
A reader response from Nancy Teetzen of Garden City argues violence in the United States is disproportionate, asks why parental violence is not criminal, cites Sweden and Miller on trauma, and urges print publication to educate readers and reduce crime. The letter condemns ignoring victims and stresses truth leading to peace.
The article recounts Bible translators in the South Pacific facing spiritual warfare as gifts and objects become symbols of blessing or curse. A couple burned war plates after counseling revealed a sorcerer's touch, and a toy alligator connected to a witch doctor caused a child’s nightly screams before being destroyed. The piece reflects on gift giving's moral weight.
Community leaders praise Duke DuVall for addressing leadership, civic duty, and optimism during a June 7 Garden City event at the Plaza Inn. Organizers L D Niedens and Cheryl Niedens arranged the dinner, highlighting courage, accountability, and community growth through collective effort and generosity from local donors.
Eunice Burnham thanks a Garden City helper named Margie who found her credit card after lunch at Applebee's and reported it to VISA, ensuring the card was blocked. She praises Samaritan kindness and plans to visit the community again. She signs from St. Francis.
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