Board to fill seat after Scheopner resignation
Garden City USD 457 faces a decision on filling the open board seat after 14 year member John Scheopner announced his resignation for personal reasons. Lara Bors, who placed fifth in April’s four-seat election, is viewed as the logical choice to join Tom Blackburn Tim Cruz Mark Rude and Alex Wallace on the seven member board amid budget and NCLB challenges.
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Voters urged to support long term vision in city remarks
Online comment reacting to a letter to the editor accuses politicians of funding billionaires. In a Garden City story, Gail Dunford of USD 457 supports a new high school complex’s concessions rest room and storage addition, slated to open in 2012.
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Telegram letters policy details and submission address
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with address and phone, confirms before publication, and edits letters for libel and length. Letters must be 500 words or less, include a thank you only if general, and form letters or testimonials will not be printed. Send to Attn. Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or online at www gctelegram com.
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Government and family roles in fighting obesity
Kathleen Parker critiques government nutrition mandates and personal responsibility in addressing childhood obesity. She notes rising costs, food access, and the influence of culture, urging private efforts like the Together Counts campaign while preserving individual choice and family routines.
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Spring awakenings and tomato dreams in Chicago and Virginia
A narrator compares warm winds in Florida and chilly Chicago, reflecting on spring planting, garden plans, and tomatoes. The piece contrasts climates from Virginia to Illinois, recalls past gardening misfires, and notes possible plots near a church for summer tomatoes while inviting tips and sharing contact details.
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Debtors, Debt Ceiling, and Government Spending Critique
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