Fourth of July in Garden City Marred by Bans and Cancellations
The 4th of July week in Garden City features a fireworks ban due to extreme dryness and the cancellation of the Freedom Parade amid low entries. The Municipal Band will perform at noon in Stevens Park, and residents are urged to find alternative celebrations such as picnics, zoo visits, lake trips, camping, boating, or visiting local libraries to learn about independence and support troops.
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Local comments on fireworks bans and school board meeting
Online reaction questions why Kearny County bans fireworks while neighbors ban them and wonders what makes Kearny County different. The other item quotes Garden City USD 457 Board President Mike Utz thanking the administration and community after the fiscal year end meeting.
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Letters Policy From The Telegram Printing Guidelines
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with address and phone for confirmation. Letters must be under 500 words and may be edited for libel and length. General thank you letters are preferred. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or visit www gctelegram com.
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Blagojevich verdict sees ex governor quoted Elvis and Kipling
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on 11 counts of attempted bribery and extortion related to the Obama Senate seat, triggering a media frenzy and a subdued post verdict scene. He left the courthouse with his wife, flashed hand signs, and declined to offer lengthy remarks, saying he would keep comments short.
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Garden City Hosts 14 and 13 Year State Baseball Tournaments
Chad Knight thanks the Garden City Recreation Commission for agreeing to host the 14-year-old and 13-year-old Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth state tournaments. Lynn Schoonover leads housing to place 144 players in about 72 homes, with check-in Thursday barbecue and double elimination play July 21 to 26. Community groups urged to host families and support local economy.
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Gas price surge hits Garden City residents hard
Readers report Garden City gas at $3.85 per gallon while nearby towns such as Dodge City Cimarron and Kansas City offer lower prices around $3.30 to $3.49. Travelers note substantial savings by fueling elsewhere before returning home, with multiple towns showing consistent discounts over recent days.
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Kansas celebrates progress on Clean Indoor Air Act
Dr. James Gardner of Manhattan leads a Kansas message praising the first anniversary of the Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act. The policy bans indoor smoking in public places, with 77 percent of voters backing the measure and 54 percent of smokers also supportive as freedom to breathe is emphasized.
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Media ignores climate crisis despite clear links and profits
In this column by William A. Collins the media and politicians are blamed for denying climate change pressures. Corporations in oil, coal, gas and autos supposedly finance lobbyists and media to suppress discussion. Some cities and states push cleaner energy while federal subsidies favor fossil fuels.
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