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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 2000
Page
4
The Telegram lists Steve Delaney as editor and publisher and Bill Draper as managing editor. The 1906 establishment note appears in the masthead alongside contact and staff details.
John Dailey of Sandhill Books reflects on post facto legal tactics against tobacco, hemp and marijuana, arguing government litigation targets profits rather than public safety. He recalls a barroom friend Don G. who survived a drug deal shooting, underscoring the perils of drug trade and policy reform.
Citizens for Progressive Change push petitions to fire City Manager Bob Halloran and Police Chief James Hawkins over a plan to demote Police Captain Stan Wojdylak. Supporters seek proper review while Hawkins recovers from heart surgery, with the commission shelving the plan pending his return. The piece argues for orderly process and staff-led evaluation rather than removals.
A reader argues to keep the Electoral College, praising the founders while opposing a nationwide revote or recounts. They contend small states like Kansas must have a voice against coastal majorities and insist Bush be declared winner, criticizing repeated recounts and calls for change.
The reader weighs in on scrapping the Electoral College, arguing the 18th century system no longer reflects voter will and urging a switch to direct popular vote. Mentions Emmaus House activity with cars, vans, and WICK checks, questioning affordability and food access.
Jeff and Dallas Crist thank USD 457 Bond Election Committee members for their time and talents. The letter lauds professionalism and passion that helped Garden City stay progressive and a fine place to raise a family.
Co chairs MAC PAYNE and IRV STEPHENS thank the many volunteers who served on bond committee efforts. The letter questions USD 457 support materials and urges factual reporting on school capacity, teacher counts, dropout rates, classroom load, and student achievement before any future bond issue.
A Garden City parent condemns the school bond decision, arguing education quality suffers in overcrowded high schools. They advocate smaller classes, two high schools, and insist education should come first before sports, noting talent may go untapped due to crowding and concern over injuries.
A reader argues that the electoral college is obsolete and proposes sweeping changes including amending the constitution, scheduling Kansas and New Hampshire primaries together, harmonizing poll closing times, enforcing absentee ballot deadlines, declaring presidential election day a national holiday, and abolishing daylight saving time to prevent political neglect of Kansas.
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