Archive By Section - Letters to the Editor
Thank you for Perfect Attendance support
Dear Editor, One of the most important things a child can do to achieve academic success in school is to go to school every day. In fact, research has shown that a child's attendance record may be the biggest factor influencing academic success. We would like to thank some generous patrons for donating 10 bicycles to our schools to award students with Perfect Attendance. We would like to thank Jane Isern, Gail Carpenter, Rick and ...
Celebrate Freedom Week bill
Dear Editor, I applaud Gov. Sam Brownback for signing the "Celebrate Freedom Week" bill, and for including the clause stating that religious references in our founders writings shall not be censored. For many years, progressives and unelected judges have tried to erase the role that Christianity played in the founding of our country. The truth is that the principals of Christianity deeply influenced our Founding Fathers, even those who were not Christians. A Congregational minister ...
Memorial Day
Dear Editor, Memorial Day is when we remember our departed ones. It is the day for expressing tributes to our honored dead, the more than 1 million men who gave their lives in battle since the Revolutionary War, defending the freedom that we enjoy today. It is significant that a teenage girl is credited with having been the first to suggest the need for Memorial Day 149 years ago. The story is that on May ...
Soldier thank you notes
Dear Editor Thank you so much for the care package. I was the most popular Seabee in Echo Co. when it came in. I am on Camp Krutke (US Navy Seabee Camp) on Camp Leatherneck. I run the Help Desk for camp Maintenance and keeping up with all the jobs that we are tasked with. I am inside the Wire (on base) and it is pretty safe here at Camp Leatherneck. The weather has started ...
Whoever believes in Him will inherit eternal life
Dear Editor, It amazes me how complicated people make salvation. Jesus tells us that whoever believes in Him will inherit eternal life. He tells us that there is no way to the Father except through Him. So, when I ask people why they believe they are going to go to heaven they tell me just about anything and everything except that they believe in what Jesus has done for them at the cross. Religion, and ...
Don't support circus with live exotic animal acts
Dear Editor, The Carson & Barnes Circus is coming to Great Bend. Behind the curtain of laughing clowns and glitter costumes are citations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) going back over 30 years for failure to meet minimal federal standards for the care of animals and instances of public safely and health concerns. Most current, December 2011. http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?more=1&p=420 An undercover video, taken a few years ago ...
Christianity is believing in a person not participating in a religion
Dear Editor, Every religion that has ever been established by man is rooted in one of these three areas. They are based upon thinking, feeling or doing. Religions based upon thinking teach you the keys to unlock the mysteries of life. To gain these keys you must master a certain set of ideas and philosophies then, according to the establisher of the religion, you will be able to manipulate yourself to the top of the ...
Thanks for the support
Dear Editor, I would like to thank everyone in Barton County, on the behalf of Runners of Barton County, for their support while we were raising money for the Susan G Komen race in Hays this past weekend. We ended up with 33 members on our team and raising $2,558. Whether you donated money, purchased a shirt, or honked when we were in Vets' Park or running down 10th & Main, we truly appreciate your ...
LSH floor employees should count blessings
Dear Editor, Count your blessings Larned State Hospital floor employees. It's just a matter of time before Gov. Brownback and the Kansas Republicans privatize the management of that hospital. You think you got it rough now? Ha. Kiss goodbye your union and your current benefits. And probably any cost of living wage increase in the future. You think there's no room to move up now there? And btw, if you voted Republican and work there ...
Myers explains actions at meeting
Yes I walked out of the council meeting. I should not have even sat there to begin with as I had told them I would not play their childish game and then I did. This was a planned rehearsed orchestrated attempt to discredit me with the voters. I wonder how many if not all of the council members discussed this with each other prior to the meeting.
GBHS Volunteer Work Day, May 1st a “Great Success”
Dear Editor, May 1st was the first volunteer work day in the community for the students at GBHS. Even though this was a postponed date due to inclement weather, Mother Nature did her best to ruin the date again with wind and cold rain. We at FUMC in Great Bend had to cancel our outside painting projects. However, we were able to utilize approximately 25 students to remove storm windows and wash the storm windows ...
Carson and Barnes Circus cruel treatment
Dear Editor, The Carson & Barnes Circus is coming to town, and if caring area residents know more about the cruel treatment of animals used by the circus, they'll think twice before buying a ticket. Carson & Barnes recently paid to settle 10 alleged violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act, including failure to maintain control of an elephant who sustained injuries after running down a steep slope and falling, inadequate shelter and fencing for ...
Soldier thank you
Dear Editor, Well, another 75 care packages are on their way. Thank you so much to all who helped pack them and to everyone who has ever donated to this nearly 10 year old project!! I get tired and run-down during the weeks before a shipment.....spending hours just trying to get all addresses updated and correct, printing labels, counting forms, etc. Yesterday, there were two pieces of mail waiting for me at the American Legion, ...
Donate blood now
Dear Editor, Thank you all for all the support this year and all who have donated so far to the American Red Cross and our lifesaving mission of collecting blood. With your help, we are able to spread the word about the need for blood and help give patients another chance at life. Your support has made a significant impact on the community and the blood supply. We cannot thank you enough for helping patients ...
Thanks for new skate center
Dear Editor, I would like to publicly thank Jack and Sara Love for opening the "Up N Rollin Skate Center". I would also like to thank Karmi Green with the Prairie Enterprise Project for all the help of making this a reality for their new business. I know it took alot of family, friends and volunteers to open this fun place for our children and it takes alot of the same people to help run ...
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Keep city safe, humane place for citizens and dogs
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