United Way drive extends as donations fall short
Finney County United Way near 39 percent of its 475000 goal prompts the volunteer board to extend the fundraising campaign. Executive director Margaret Anderson says the community will reach the goal despite a slow economy and job losses from the ConAgra plant fire. Contributions stay local to fund food, clothing, medical services, daycare, mentoring, and other social programs for residents in need.
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Finney County
Margaret Anderson
Anderson
Con- Agra
United States
Census Bureau
Kansas
National Geographic
Finney
Kearny Grant
Seward
Ford
Wichita
Hamilton
Stanton
Stevens
Morton and Haskell
Greeley, Scott, Gray and Meade
Lyon County
Emporia
California
Texas
Dreamer who sparked Garden City soccer legacy
Lydia Gonzales recalls Martin Esquivel who in the mid 1970s battled for a field and church support to start soccer in Garden City. His drive helped establish the sport locally, inspiring students like Joaquin Padilla at Garden City High School and uniting the community through young leadership.
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Garden City
Martin
St. Dominic
Joaquin Padilla
Garden City High School
Martin Esquivel
Lydia Gonzales
Medicare drug plan sparks debate between Bush and Daschle
President Bush says the bill fits his senior prescription drug principles emphasizing choice and accountability for Medicare. Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle argues the plan keeps prices high and would strip drug coverage from millions of retirees while pushing seniors toward HMOs. L Chester Carter defends government efforts after Hurricane Isabel amid accusations of price gouging in his community.
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Bush
Senate
Tom Daschle
L. Chester Carter
Bites to White Finney County Commission at Garden City centers
Bites to White Finney County Commission occur at the County Administrative Center 311 N Ninth St Garden City KS and at the Garden City Commission site 301 N Eighth St Garden City along with the USD 457 Educational Support Center 1205 Fleming St contact 620-275-5110 Fax 620-276-5220 for details.
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Finney County Commission
Ninth St
Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Telegram editor contact details for Garden City readers
The Telegram invites feedback via email fax or phone and provides contact addresses and extension numbers for the editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846. It lists email gctelegram com and phone numbers 275 2704 and 276 6862.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
First Amendment Text Overview and Scope
The First Amendment protects religion, free exercise, speech and press, and the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government. It safeguards individuals and groups from government interference while allowing petition for redress of grievances.
Sebelius pushes efficiency push amid tax rise questions
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced plans to sell idle state cars, shut down the central motor pool, and cut new car purchases to save $8.6 million. She framed the move as part of a broader efficiency review, while signaling that higher taxes could follow if government remains inefficient. She stressed taxpayers deserve evidence that dollars fund essential services.
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Peka
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Bill Graves
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Freestate Center For Liberty Studies
KCCI
Freestate Center
Bob Corkins
Denver
Augenblick & Myers
Kansas
Kansans
Immigration debate exposes fear and security links
The essay argues post 9/11 visa rules prompt protests from universities and industry, noting that all hijackers held legal visas. It critiques both xenophobic and pro-immigrant stances, urging balanced discussion as immigration overlaps with national security yet does not imply ending immigration. The piece targets rights groups and CIS, calling for careful, non sensational debate.
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FBI
Washington Post
United States
U.S
Mexico
Center For Immigration Studies
CIS
Belles of St Catherine Hospital Holiday Home Tour set for Saturday
Garden City hosts the Belles of St Catherine Hospital Holiday Home Tour with four local homes including the Shermans and Katzs, plus a fund raising raffle benefiting nursing scholarships and Benincasa lodging. Tickets cost 10 dollars at local outlets. a 1 dollar add-on previews the Russell Child Development Center tree festival.
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Garden City
Belles of
St. Catherine Hospital
Lester and
Mary Sherman
Crestview
Stanley
Linda Katz
S. Wilderness Road
Sagebrush
Darin
Gloria Hopkins
Grandview East
Southwind
Bob and
Jill Whippo
Gillespie
Regan Jewelry
Garland Funeral Chapel
Main
Dillon
Fern Greathouse
Southwind Country Club
Russell Child Development Center
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Archie Oliver
Holcomb High School
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Paul Revere
Bill Combs
High Plains Public Radio
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