Archive By Section - Letters to the Editor
Give Blood during National Preparedness Month
Dear Editor, September is National Preparedness Month, a time for Americans to prepare for disasters of all types, including personal ones that require blood transfusions. By giving blood through the American Red Cross, eligible donors can ensure blood is ready and available when any disaster strikes. Currently, eligible donors of all blood types are needed for the Red Cross to readily meet hospital and patient needs. Eligible donors with the most in-demand and often short ...
Why gasoline costs nearly $4 a gallon
Dear Editor, As any smart businessman knows, the price of a product is based upon how much is available and how much demand there is for a product. Since the United States demands more gasoline than is available, the price goes up to the point that people drive less, and, therefore, demand meets the supply. Why do we have this shortage? It is primarily because the Obama administration has stopped most oil and gas development ...
School district should not pay for 7th grade sports
Dear Editor, Lately I have been reading about our school district wanting to have competitive sports for seventh graders. I must be the only person who believes that this is NOT a wise plan. At the young ages of 12 and 13, kids should be learning the sport and having fun. This can and is being done through PE and intramural activities. The added pressures as well as physical risks to these young bodies to ...
Panther vs Cardinal game should continue
Dear Editor, The Great Bend High School Panther versus Hoisington High School Cardinal football game was exciting, entertaining, competitive, and well played. This Barton County matchup is healthy for everyone involved. The schools, administrations, players and especially the fans benefited from this game. Obviously it was well attended by both Great Bend and Hoisington fans. The Barton County matchup played prior to the huge Hoisington Labor Day annual festivities is perfect tiiming. Plus, financially this ...
Use history to benefit economy
Dear Editor: While I strongly agree that development of Santa Fe Trail historic sites is an important tourism push for this region, Karen LaPierre's "Viewpoint" piece in the Tribune of Thursday, August 30th, demonstrated the lack of knowledge many locals and, indeed, tourism people have about our local sites. For instance, she stated that, "Fort Zarah currently has not had much archeological study." On the contrary, various Fort Zarah and Walnut Creek Crossing sites have ...
Soldiers thank Great Bend Military Moms
Editor's note: These notes were submitted to Leslie Barrett of Great Bend Military Moms by soldiers who received care packages from the organization.
Most lables don’t matter
Dear Editor, According to the Holy Scriptures found in the Bible, there are only two types of human beings inhabiting this planet we call earth. Human beings are not classified by race or nationality. They are not typecast by gender or sexual preference. They are not ranked by social or economic status. They are not positioned by their educational level or degree. They are not separated by their religious affiliation. And they are not identified ...
God judges nation based on character of leadership
Dear Editor, I have been watching things in Washington for the last few years and was growing fearful. However, I am now encouraged. The reason is that the general population is beginning to see that character matters in our elected officials. This is good, because the Bible makes it abundantly clear that God judges a nation based on the character of its leadership. As we read Kings and Chronicles, we can see how God views ...
Thrift store to be commended
Dear Editor, Congratulations to the RSVP Thrift Store in Hoisington. The community support and many volunteers over the years can not be given enough praise. I need to make one correction to the article. Neither the Commission on Aging of Great Bend or Hoisington had anything to do with the RSVP Thrift Shop. The RSVP advisory council was responsible for the idea and developing the store under the wonderful leadership of Selma Webb. Without the ...
Patients and families will be missed
Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my patients for their faithful business these last 3 years. I was given a once in a lifetime opportunity to continue my career at a longstanding and extremely reputable practice in Lawrence. After much consideration I decided it was an opportunity I could not let pass. My first two weeks here have been very busy and quite fulfilling! I am certain I have made ...
Christians need to understand
Dear Editor, As we head into the general election in November, we, the Christians, need to understand what is really going on in our midst. I firmly believe, due to what I read in the Scriptures, that God has us in a no win situation because we will not repent of our ways and turn back to Him. Its time we quit seeking men for our salvation. Brannon Howse has recently released a book that ...
Paul Ryan not a good vice-presidential choice
Dear Editor, I read news reports stating that presumptive Republican presidential nominee Willard "Mitt" Romney has picked a 42 year-old Wisconsin congressman, Paul Ryan to be his vice-presidential running-mate. While their respective initials of their surnames are R.R., they are certainly not a Rolls-Royce dream-team for the bulk of American voters. More like Regret and Remorse. As an Independent voter myself, I know comparatively few details about Ryan, however, I do know that he was ...
Thanks to stranger
Dear Editor, I was driving down Broadway on Thursday and I thought the road was rougher than usual. I parked at Dr's office and a car parked right beside me and got out and came over to me. He said he followed me all down Broadway, waiting for me to stop. My left rear tire was completely shredded. That man changed my tire while his two daughters and I watched, and he wouldn't take any ...
Johnson is excellent choice for District Judge
Dear Editor, I have known and worked with Steve Johnson both professionally and personally for over 20 years. On the professional side, I have witnessed Steve's legal skills as he has worked with various clients. His legal knowledge is extensive and his work ethic is above reproach. Though quiet spoken, Steve advocates for what is right and just and does not refrain from standing his ground when the need arises. On the personal side I ...
Confused about candidates
Dear Editor, I have listened to the comments made by the Sheriff candidates and have also seen the campaign advertising in the paper. I have to say I am a little confused about two of the candidate's comments. Sheriff Armstrong states that he has an "open-door" policy at his office. Mr. Bellendir comments that fighting drugs is his number "ONE" priority, (IF elected Sheriff). What puzzles me is the fact that Mr. Bellendir has worked ...
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Don't support circus with live exotic animal acts
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Christianity is believing in a person not participating in a religion
Dear Editor,
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”
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