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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2001
Page
4
A historic newspaper masthead notes established 1906 with Telegram Bill Draper and Delaney as publishers. Draper listed as editor and publisher and Delaney as managing editor, reflecting the paper's traditional editorial leadership structure.
A reader advocates building a Garden City waterpark to boost tourism and the economy, with a children area slides and wave pool, starting small then expanding. They compare to Schlitterbahn near San Antonio, note costs around 4 million to upgrade the Big Pool, and urge community input while criticizing local business attitudes and responses.
BBBS Finney County states no ties to Reynaldo Mesa, who works for Sedgwick County. The agency affirms its independent status, local funding stays locally, and outlines programs in Garden City and Holcomb, with contact details for questions.
A reader denounces the Kansas severance tax and mineral tax as unfair, arguing they discourage drilling and subsidize outside businesses while hurting Sublette schools. The letter also condemns local crime in Pierceville, urging residents to stop illegal acts and recalling a warning that crime invites consequences.
Activists of color faced heavy criminal prosecution as the FBI targeted civil rights groups in the 1960s and 70s. Leonard Peltier, AIM leader, has spent 25 years in prison for killings tied to Pine Ridge violence, amid withheld documents and alleged coerced testimony.
Our view notes the fictional fate of President Bartlett and parallels with real life. Vice President Cheney faces a weekend heart test to decide on a possible pacemaker after episodes of irregular rapid heartbeat. Doctors say the procedure should not hinder his duties, and Cheney aims to be on the job Monday.
A citizen criticizes heavy fines and widespread cameras aimed at speeding violations. They argue many drivers exceed limits briefly, defend existing “cushion” of speed, question the purpose of spy cameras, and request clarity on how cameras are used and funded.
A reader letter from Gloria of Garden City argues higher fines will not improve safety, citing teen drivers and camera enforcement. The poll shows 71 percent say they already obey traffic laws, while many doubt the move reduces violations and suspect revenue motives.
Reader questions Patrick Murphy's assertion that ConAgra Beef Co’s fire caused Country Kitchen to close. The letter challenges patron demographics, cites busy other restaurants, and doubts ConAgra’s impact on Garden City’s economy, arguing the town will endure.
In Garden City Kansas St Catherine Hospital hosted a baby shower for ABC Pregnancy Care Center. The donated items include bassinet Pack and Play Playpen formula diapers and baby wipes. The gifts support Bridges Program for clients and were welcomed by executive director Dawn Thiel.
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