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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2000
Page
4
The Telegram marks its establishment in 1906 with Steve Delaney as Editor and Publisher and Bill Draper as Managing Editor. Delaney and Draper are tied to gctelegram.com in official roles.
Finney County and Garden City economic development officials donated 1000 to the High School Bond Committee. They argue a second high school boosts growth, health care modernization, and show community progress. Officials warn public funds must stay away from campaigning on a voter decision and urge refund of the donation.
James McAllaster argues Garden City needs a 900 to 1200 student high school to preserve small town feel, with 28 student class caps in core subjects and 12.67 mill levy after bond wraps. He notes teacher shortages, lack of classrooms, and state funding credits while criticizing perceived bias in coverage and urging public involvement. Duane West and Mac Payne weigh in on the proposal and alternatives.
A review round highlights Bill Bryson’s In a Sunburned Country about Australia with its vast coastline and sparse population, Bob Greene’s Duty detailing a WWII lineage, Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki, and other titles. The piece notes Stengle’s You're Too Kind, Jessica’s Biscuit Cookbooks, and Meatsafety concerns linked to The Jungle and a 21st century look at meatpacking. It ends with reference to The Elements of Style current edition and Word Court in Atlantic Monthly.
Roger Hernandez, syndicated columnist, argues bilingual education should be improved not scrapped. He cites California Proposition 227 results and critiques extremes on both sides, urging focus on English proficiency while preserving native language and cultural links for immigrant children. He notes NYC and national debates and cites Mayor Giuliani’s stance on two-year English immersion as not ideal.
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