Reading options expand as NIE promotes literacy
Our view emphasizes reading choices beyond books through computer software and the Internet while praising newspapers as current events textbooks. Newspaper in Education connects The Garden City Telegram with schools. families are urged to read together at home and at events like March 9 at Wiley Elementary to fight illiteracy.
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Haiti Rebel Leader Named in Exile Motives
Guy Philippe, who helped topple Haiti’s President Aristide, says the time is not for fighting. Separately, Iraqi officials finalize an interim constitution banning laws against Islamic tenets. Comedian Billy Crystal quips New Zealand has no one left to thank after The Return of the King ties Oscars record with 11 wins.
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Garden City
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Daryl Hamlet
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Daryl
Garden City and County Administrative Centers Listed
The Mtcentics Finney County Commission and Garden City Commission publish their administrative center addresses. Mtcentics Finney County Administrative Center sits at 311 N Ninth St, Garden City KS. Garden City City Administrative Center is located at 301 N Eighth St, Garden City KS.
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Reader Feedback Addressed by Garden City Telegram Editor
The Telegram invites reader input via email fax or phone with contact numbers and the Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846. Messages may be directed to the editor for publication consideration and response.
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Landmark First Amendment Clause Quoted in Brief
A fragment cites the First Amendment text prohibiting law affecting establishment religion free exercise of religion or abridging speech press and the right to assemble and petition for redress of grievances. The line emphasizes core protections and civic rights.
Orange schools and tax dollars for private profits
Syndicated columnist David Chartrand argues against tax breaks for major firms and proposes re naming a school Home Depot High to visualize the cost of public funds flowing to private investors. He cites Kansas audits showing unclear return on economic development dollars and suggests tying education funding to eco nomic development as a better policy, while humorously musing on a Wal Mart Junior High mascot.
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Wilk
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Immigrant president debate over birth, loyalty and age rule
Roger Hernandez examines the Hatch plan to allow foreign born Americans to seek the presidency. He questions loyalty and impartiality for adult immigrants, suggests a 12 year age threshold for eligibility, and notes Arnold Schwarzenegger’s stance amid broader immigrant rights debates.
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Mosaic seeks Garden City photos for Quasquicentennial collage
Garden City curators invite residents and former locals to contribute photographs for a wall collage celebrating 125 years. Photos copied at 403 S Fourth St or mailed to PO Box 796, Garden City KS 67846, or emailed. Include names and dates if possible.
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