Garden City high school may allow earlier graduation
Garden City USD 457 Board considers changing graduation requirements for juniors at Garden City High School. Under current rules students must earn 26.5 credits in seven semesters to graduate early. The proposal would require 26.5 credits in six semesters, enabling earlier completion for qualifying juniors.
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Early Graduation for Garden City High juniors Advocated
SWKTalk discusses allowing high school juniors who earn enough credits to graduate early from Garden City High School. Proposals note bored juniors, potential college or workforce entry, town retention, and possible state cash-for-college incentives. USD 457 should consider a sensible plan rewarding accelerated students.
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Quotes Spur Cleanup Urgency in Garden City Areas
Anonymous online comment on GCTelegram.com urges action to clear abandoned trailer parks on West Jones Avenue and Wagon Wheel in Garden City, matching East Garden Village concerns. Linda Beech, Finney County extension agent, praises local home gardening and canning as a revival of sourcing food.
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Power to the people as Tea Party rises after primaries
The piece proclaims a awakening of the American public and multiplies the Tea Party Express as a dominant voice in the GOP. It criticizes RINOs and Democrats, lauds Palin and DeMint, and urges party unity to back Tea Party candidates in November while invoking Reagan's 11th commandment.
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Moore Gingrich clash over mosque on ground zero sparks debate
Leonard Pitts notes Michael Moore and Newt Gingrich sparked provocation in the mosque near ground zero debate. He defends Muslim dignity but disagrees with placing a mosque on ground zero. Pitts highlights Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf’s call for civility and coalitions of moderates. He warns against extremists dictating discourse and urges reasoned unity.
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Populist fringe theories about Obama rise in political chatter
Kathleen Parker critiques the spread of anti Obama conspiracy ideas from D Souza and Gingrich noting their lack of credibility. The piece traces how poll data shows broad disapproval of Congress while urges Republicans to abandon racialized myths and focus on current policy. Parker interviews psychiatrists for context and cautions against dwelling on Africa origins or colonial history.
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