Pretty Prairie players confess to rule violations win zero tolerance end
In Pretty Prairie the football coach halted practice and asked players to admit any breaches of the school substance policy. Sixteen of twenty three players owned up to errors including chewing tobacco alcohol and cigarettes leading to forfeiture of the final three games. The team showed contrition and support from leaders Matt Graber and Zac Wilder as they faced the consequences.
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Pretty Prairie
C.T. Young
Matt Graber
Zac Wilder
Graber
Community views on education and youth services in Garden City
A reader argues for more education on drugs and violence in elementary schools and expanded teen centers to keep youths off the streets. They urge sensible policing, parental involvement, diversion alternatives, and attracting new business to boost employment, noting adults should not receive diversion.
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Garden City
Garden
Red Baron Best Western
Telegram
Raya Dyke
Mike Utz
Utz
East
Nebraska
Holcomb
Garden City residents discuss safety and policing funding
A Buzz tally shows 61 percent feel unsafe after dark. Readers weigh higher police pay funded by taxes, with some supporting sales tax, others opposing tax increases. Opinions mix on city improvements, taxes, and addressing youth behavior and racial tensions.
State Board race ballot options expressed in message
A voter states choices for the State Board of Education on the November 5 ballot. They plan to vote for Connie Morris or write in Sonny Rundell. The message notes contact, a phone number, and an undecided stance.
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Connie Morris
Sonny Rundell
State Board of Education
LULAC backs Rundell in Garden City School race
Garden City LULAC condemns Connie Morris for anti immigrant remarks and endorses Sonny Rundell, citing education for all children. Rundell's experience on state and city boards is highlighted while Morris is criticized for salary and policy positions. Voter guidance urged for Oct 29 to Nov 5.
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Sonny Rundell
Kansas
Connie Morris
State Board of Education
Syracuse Board of Education
Colorado
Rundell for State School Board Region Five Urges Write-In
Rundell argues voters must write in his name to influence regional education policy. He emphasizes strengthening schools and raising scores, contrasting Connie Morris who backs sport cuts and administrative consolidation across multiple districts.
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Sonny Rundell
State School Board
Connie Morris
Garden City Voices Call for Local Improvements and Diversity
Letters from residents urge building a regional mall and larger museums to boost activities while criticizing police staffing and city workers. They debate tax raises, crime, and Hispanic community tensions, urging better city services and safer neighborhoods.
Volunteers urged for Garden City Christmas lights effort
Garden City Area Christmas Lights Committee seeks volunteers to light Stevens Park for the season. The lighting ceremony is Nov 23 at about sunset. Put up is Nov 16 from 9 am to noon, take down Jan 11 2003 from 9 am to noon. The organizer seeks individuals or groups and a successor to run the project, with no financial obligations. Special thanks to St Dominic, Harvest America, and City for past support.
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Garden City Area
Stevens Park
Garden City Telegram
St. Dominic
Harvest America
City
Garden City Cultural Board Backs United Way Drive
At its October 10 meeting the Cultural Relations Board of Garden City praised United Way for funding 18 long standing social service groups aiding adults and children. The board unanimously urged community members to contribute to the United Way fundraising campaign and support these essential services during difficult times. Robert Chung, chairman of the board, expressed thanks for the community’s generosity.
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Garden City
Robert Chung LA
Garden City la
Shallenburger Endorsed Over Sebelius for Kansas Governor
Paul and I want what is best for Kansas and we feel Shallenburger will be the best governor. The National Rifle Association endorses Shallenburger while Sebelius runs ads but lacks key endorsements.
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Oe For Life
Theational Rifle Association
Shallenburger
Sebelius
Paul
Kansas
Rhetoric and crime talk frame Kansas governor race
In western Kansas the gubernatorial contest between Tim Shallenburger and Kathleen Sebelius features sharp attacks over taxes and education funding. The piece questions tax rhetoric, notes limited campaigning in the region, and highlights deadlines for candidate endorsements. It also critiques police disclosure timing in the Garden City murder case and urges improved communication with the public.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Tim Shallenburger
Shallenburger
Sebelius
Kansas
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Hell
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