Our View From The Telegram Dena Sattler Editor Publisher
The Telegram editorial notes reflect the paper’s stance on local issues. Dena Sattler leads the editorial page, guiding opinion on community concerns, governance, and public accountability with a concise, assertive voice.
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Local effort to deter gang activity praised by Garden City police
Garden City and Finney County authorities credit a 21 month Operation Frontline with 28 suspects arrested or in custody and two sought. The drive targets robbery burglary assault drug crimes and property damage while focusing on gang recruitment and incitement. Officials say ongoing anti gang work includes full time gang units school programs and community outreach to deter youth from joining gangs and hold offenders accountable.
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Frontline
Garden City
Finney County
Finney County EMS praised by online commenters
Online readers laud Finney County EMS for dedication in responding to emergency transfers as county commissioners debate a new checklist. A business story highlights Finney County Historical Museum store plans to expand offerings with Kansas items and local craft and artwork.
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Gctelegram. Com
Finney County Emergency Services
Kansas
Johnetta Hebrlee
Finney County Historical Museum
Garden City Letters Policy Summary
The Telegram accepts signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and phone. Letters are edited for libel and length and confirmed before publication. General thank-you notes are encouraged. Form letters poems complaints or testimonials will not be printed. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or www gctelegram com.
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Garden City
Fathers Day message urges fathers to adopt foster kids
Michael Reagan argues fatherlessness harms children and society citing studies and statistics. He praises President Obama as a good father, urges readers to improve fathering, and promotes adopting foster-care children through Childhelp.org as a Father’s Day call to action.
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Obama
America
Dallas
George W. Bush
Reagan
Johnson
Trish Nixon
Susan Ford
Bush
Jimmy Carter
Bill Clinton
Childhelp.org
Depletion Fund Raid Thwarted in Kansas Budget Battle
Gene Eatinger cites a near raid on the Kansas Oil and Gas Valuation Depletion Fund by Gov Brownback allies to balance the budget. He praises a last minute compromise keeping county funds in local hands for now, urges vigilance against future attempts, and commends Dena Sattler and lawmakers for defending southwest Kansas interests.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas Oil and Gas
Gov. Brownback
Kansas
Hugoton
Topeka
Koch Brothers
Kansas Chamber
Brownback
Karl Rove
Rush
Kearny County
Dena Sattler
Garden City Telegram
John Doll
Russ Jennings
Southwest
John Pinegar
Doug Smith
Larry Powell
Powell
Sen. Powell
Senate
Kansas Oil & Gas
Doll's service worthy of praise for Kansas House role
A letter thanks Rep. John Doll for his service in the Kansas House of Representatives. The writer recalls Doll’s leadership as Garden City mayor and his collaboration with Dodge City and Liberal on regional issues. They praise his responsiveness to bills and concern for USD 457 and western Kansas schools.
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John Doll
Kansas House of Representatives
John
Garden City
Dodge City
Liberal
Tri-City
Rep
Doll
Topeka
Finney County
Kansas
Finding the courage to remain free
A reflective opinion arguing against surrendering liberties for security. It notes NSA metadata and email monitoring, questions public acceptance, cites Fourth Amendment concerns, and warns against total surveillance. The author urges steadfast defense of freedoms even amid terrorism fears.
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Obama
National Security Agency
Google
Facebook
Apple
George W.” Obama
Feds
Verizon
Pew Research Center
Washington Post
Joe Biden
Orwell
Leonard Pitts Miami Herald columnist contact information
The Miami Herald lists Leonard Pitts as a columnist and provides his email Spitts miamiherald.com for correspondence. This brief entry identifies the writer and a primary contact method.
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Leonard Pitts
Miami Herald
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