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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2000
Page
3
Historical note lists Established 1906 figures Telegram Steve Delaney and Bill Draper as editors with Delaney and Draper associated with gctelegram.com. Mentions roles Editor and Publisher Managing Editor.
Letters to the editor urge a new high school to boost graduation rates and student participation. Supporters cite smaller schools, more personalized instruction, and expanded activities while critics warn about costs, use of space, and architecture. A reader argues English fluency and community integration matter alongside facilities.
Captain Stan Wojdylak, a 20 year veteran, will be reduced to lieutenant in a department reorganization. With Chief Hawkins recovering, City Manager Halloran signs off. Wojdylak may resign. critics call for an independent civilian grievance panel to check city management and protect taxpayers.
Readers argue over who should control water use for farming. They contend farmers with wells should pay for irrigation and that state control risks overreach while acknowledging potential abuse. The debate touches on federal roles, cost, and the practical needs of farming and food supply.
Farmers and state officials clash over who decides water use limits for irrigated crops in southwest Kansas. Voters hear write in suggestions for local offices amid concerns about leadership and accountability in Finney County.
A reader commends County and City Commissioners Halbur Davis Mesa Frost and Wharton for not endorsing the school bond issue while directing opposition to Mayo Fankhauser Douglass and Cruz. The writer accuses County Commissioner Stephens of a drastic conflict of interest as both county official and treasurer of the bond campaign.
Merilyn Douglass and her husband Steve urge voters to support the second Garden City high school bond to handle growing enrollment, reduce class sizes, and improve student outcomes. They note dropout concerns and detail projected costs including a 5.75 percent bond rate, state aid of 30 percent, and an $11.50 annual tax per $100,000 home.
A lifelong educator argues that crowded conditions threaten safety and learning. He cites shoulder to shoulder hallways, impractical teacher attention, and the need for another school to expand extracurricular opportunities and adviser roles he has held for years.
Garden City parents discuss adding space at Garden City High with a ninth grade center seen as temporary and insufficient to fix graduation rates. The writer argues for a new high school to provide facilities and environment to improve student outcomes and urges a November 7 vote.
Voter urges support for keeping small class sizes citing personal high school experience. Argues smaller classes foster class spirit, unity, and personal growth, asking voters not to deny children the chance to benefit. Voter states intent to vote yes on November 7.
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