Community urged to support Finney County United Way drive
The Garden City Telegram urges readers to donate to the Finney County United Way as budget cuts strain funding for agencies serving at risk youth the elderly and disabled. The campaign aims for 550000 with local workplaces visited by representatives. Donors are urged to consider the value of a United Way contribution through programs like Miles of Smiles CASA Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity among others.
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Boy Scouts of America
United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Finney and Kearny
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Romney versus Obama comment sparks online debate at GCTelegram
Online readers reply to a Democratic National Convention story clash over Romney's private sector work and Obama's career in politics. The other quote notes surprise at a surge in enplanements tied to the American Eagle service, voiced by Garden City aviation director Rachelle Powell.
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Letters Policy from The Telegram Drafted for Garden City Readers
The Telegram invites signed letters under 56 words with writer address and phone. Letters are edited for libel and length and must be general in nature. Thank you notes, form letters, poems, and testimonials will not be printed. Send to Attn Editor, SON Seventh St, Garden City KS 67846.
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Truth and Jerusalem at a dull DNC speech
The Daily Beast called the Obama acceptance speech dull as he claimed to tell the truth. The piece notes Cardinal Dolan’s benediction, the God debate in the platform, Jerusalem language shifts, perceived overexposure, and a weak jobs report as voters assess the second term bid.
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Virtual woes in online schools and the push for reform
In the Information Age public schools face a shift to virtual academies run by for profit firms across 27 states. Critics highlight dismal academic results, stress on parents as learning coaches, and rising inequalities as right wing financiers push deregulation while brick and mortar schools face budget cuts.
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Virtual Academy
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Maine
Paul LePage
Portland Press Herald
Florida
Center On Budget and Policy Priorities
Change and Ground Zero echoes in Obama era politics
A reflective piece connects personal loss to wider U S political change post 9 11. The author critiques Obama Clinton driven change while praising unity after 9 11 and questions the party platform value of invoking God. The essay contrasts resilience with perceived overreach in progressive policy.
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Susan Stamper Brown: columnist and military advocate profile
Susan Stamper Brown is an opinion page columnist and motivational speaker who covers politics, the military, the economy and culture. She promotes advocacy through writings and events, with distribution by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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