Archive By Section - Letters to the Editor
American Legion Boys State donations
Dear Editor, American Legion Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government. Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935, and thousands of young men have benefitted from this experience, including hundreds from the Great Bend area. Our son Allen was a delegate in 1999, and I would ...
Glad religious leader does not have to be elected
Dear Editor, I am so glad that my religious leader does not have to be elected. He was, is, and always will be. Praise God! Shirley Degenhardt Great Bend
If It Ain't Broke…..
Dear Editor, If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Mayor Mike Allison has served Great Bend well for a number of years. And he is willing to continue to do what he can, day after day, to make Great Bend a better place in which to live, to work and to raise a family. Recently I read a community news item from the office of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, which ...
Endorsement for Mayor Allison
Dear Editor, As a citizen of Great Bend it is my distinct pleasure to endorse Mayor Allison for re-election. I do so with respect for Mayor Allison's contribution to the City of Great Bend. His mayoralty has seen the City of Great Bend's mill levy remain essentially stable while other governmental entities have experienced significant mill levy increases. Yet, despite that degree of fiscal prudence the city has demonstrated significant and positive energy. The City ...
Support for Mike Allison
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to support Mike Allison in the upcoming election. I know from past experience as mayor, what it takes to be mayor. He certainly deserves credit for the fine job he has done in the past. He is a gentleman, knowledgeable, and experienced. No change is needed when we already have a proven product in office. Jim Thurman Former mayor of Great Bend
Mayor Mike Allison - an outstanding leader of the city of Great Bend
Dear Editor, Several years ago, we made a choice to support Mike Allison in his bid for mayor. What an appropriate choice. Appropriate because Mike has continued as a leader with a vision, a leader with integrity and a leader who is dedicated to the future of Great Bend. We are impressed and pleased with the positive changes brought about by Mike's leadership. The community has continued to grow and improve with the investment of ...
Questions linger about new county software
Dear Editor, I recently read the article in the Tribune entitled "Software eases Barton County fiscal operations". I don't begrudge county employees the ability to perform their duties more efficiently or accurately but I was left with a few questions. After spending the initial purchase amount of $218,595 or $72,865 over a three year period and then Barton County's share of the $41,000 per year for as long as the county utilizes this software, will ...
Ethical hunter is offended
Dear Editor, I read Jim Misunas article with interest on Mr. William Spook Spann of Tennessee in the Thursday, March 7th issue of the Tribune. The uses of the words hunter and illegal in the headline offend me not only as an ethical hunter with over 40 years of hunting experience, but also as a Kansas Hunter Education Instructor. I will use this letter as a teachable moment to instruct Mr. Misunas, as well as ...
We need to support the Fair Tax
Dear Editor, The Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds will become insolvent within the next few years due to high payouts and low income. The Fair Tax, HR25, pending in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, would resolve this problem. The Fair Tax eliminates income and several other taxes, including the current payroll tax and the current Medicare Part B premiums which fund their respective Trust Funds, but which are insufficient to keep the ...
White House Tours and the Politics of Perception
Dear Editor, My office just finished notifying hundreds of Kansans that their requests to visit the White House have been declined. The White House has informed Congress that as of March 9, 2013, White House tours are cancelled indefinitely due to sequestration. Every spring and summer, thousands of students, families, veterans, and other tour groups travel to our nation's capital to enjoy all of the history and sights our capital city has to offer. To ...
8th annual Charity Gala a success
Dear Editor, On March 2nd Sunflower Diversified Services held its largest fund raiser of the year and would like to take this opportunity to thank all who helped in any way. This includes attendees, businesses and individuals who contributed to the live and silent auctions, sponsorships and cash donations, the MC, auctioneer, light and sound system provider, the hotel and staff, the volunteers and the media. We appreciate all you have done and continue to ...
How to steal
Dear Editor, How to steal. No, my gosh I don't mean the usual way. That kind is dangerous, risky, and most certainly will provide you with living accommodations that would not be your preference. There is a by far better way which is legal, totally safe, and assures you the loot. In this method you simply employ your government to make it legal, safe, and do the theft for you. Money and power is always ...
Hopeful for a new, modern, moderate merciful Pope
Dear Editor, I read the news reports in the Great Bend Tribune (via Associated Press report):"With no pope, Church leaderless for now" (March 1 issue). With the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the Roman Catholic Church is technically without a leader. However, as the news article noted: the papal camerlengo (or papal chamberlain), will take over the day-to-day administrative duties. So, the Church isn't exactly "leaderless". I am just hopeful that the Cardinals under age ...
Judicial selection system works just fine
Dear Editor, The Merit Selection system has worked fine since 1959 selecting Judges in Kansas. Brownback wants to destroy the independence of the Judicial branch of government and appoint Kansas Justices and Judges with a rubber stamp approval by conservatives in the Kansas Senate. Our 112th House Rep John Edmonds (R) voted to let the Governor pick his political cronies without regard to legal ability. There will be another vote to finalize this new law. ...
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
Dear Editor, Please help the Red Cross by giving blood at a blood drive or blood donor center near you. Volunteering to donate blood benefits everyone. Just one donation has the potential to save up to three lives. Your blood donation boosts the blood supply in your community. Plus, you can feel good knowing you donated blood to help save lives. It's a great time of year to donate blood for the first time or ...
Articles by Section - Letters to the Editor
Don't support circus with live exotic animal acts
Dear Editor,
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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