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Occupy the Capitol
Dear Editor, Instead of occupying Wall Street, why don't we occupy Congress. But let's do it a little differently. Start a movement to replace every member of congress. I say we vote out of office, every incumbent. Start with the county offices, the State Representatives and the state Senators. Don't make it complicated, just pick on all incumbents. Then move on to the Congressmen and Congresswomen of Washington. If we vote out of office every ...
If it's not broke, don't fix it
Dear Editor, I would like to encourage everyone, to get out and vote in the April 2nd election. And when you cast your vote for mayor, join me in re-electing Mayor Mike Allison. I could go on with a long and lengthy list of reasons to support Mike. I could tell you of the many accomplishments that he has contributed to for the benefit of Great Bend. But, I don't think that is necessary... Anyone ...
Smokescreens
Dear Editor, Its time for the Christian to quit being distracted by all the smokescreens. So what are the smokescreens you ask? Abortion, homosexuality, same-sex marriage, pornography, evolution, lack of prayer in school, taking down the Ten Commandments, adultery, fornication, gun violence, economic struggles, gambling, drug and alcohol abuse, the brokenness of families, prophecy, Israel and many others. Why would I call all these important issues smokescreens? It is because all of these very important ...
Great Bend on spending rampage
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Randy Myers for Mayor. The City of Great Bend has been on a spending rampage. As a tax payer I am discouraged to see Red Barn, a company bringing in low paying wages and many people from out of town to work for those low paying wages, given hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax incentives and cash. During the first transaction in which the ...
Voters of Great Bend
Dear Editor, Voters of Great Bend: Mike Allison has proven his leadership ability in many ways over the past years. It is that leadership that has a lot to do with growth that our city has achieved. Mike Allison's long term leadership has immersed him with a vast network of associates at the state and federal level. In the past, Mike has met with our Senators and Congressmen both in Washington when they have been ...
Allen Owen cares about the future of Great Bend
Dear Editor, I have known Allene Owen since the early 1990s, dealing with her as an entrepreneur, serving with her on various committees and observing her in her role as a city council person. Allene has always been passionate about Great Bend, its economic growth, its people and its future. She is always looking out for the best for its citizens. Allene is a very committed individual. She is committed to her business and ...
Allison actively involved in community
Dear Editor, We are writing this letter in support of current mayor, Mike Allison. We have known Mike for 43 years. Long before Mike was elected mayor of Great Bend, he was already working hard to make Great Bend a better place for families to live. When we first met Mike and his late wife Sally, they were new to the community. Mike had just started his dental practice and they were busy just trying ...
Student seeks Kansas information
Dear Editor, Hello! My name is Bo Owens. I am a fifth grader at Conway School in Mount Vernon, Wash. In fifth grade we do state reports and I chose the great state of Kansas. Part of our report is that we have to do a display about our state. I am hoping you can help me with this. I would really appreciate it if you could send me information and artifacts about Kansas. Pamphlets, ...
Get out and vote for Randy
I would like to endorse Randy Myers as the Mayor of Great Bend. Randy works for everyone, he weighs all of the issues and does not play favorites. A vote for Randy is a vote for Great Bend. Randy is a stand up guy who will support anyone who is right and he doesn't bow to special interest. Randy has never used the city council office to pad his own pockets such as selling his ...
Support Allene Owen
I've known Allen Owen for 35 years. I have always known her to be a fair and honest person. We serve in two service clubs together,the Noon Lion's Club and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club. Allene represents Great Bend with the highest integrity and works very hard to keep Great Bend one of the best cities to live in and raise a family. Her business experience helps her to use sound judgement ...
Mayor Allison has done much for community
Dear Editor, This letter is long overdue. As I sat down to express my appreciation for all that Mayor Mike Allison has done, I realized that this letter was better suited for public consumption-I'm sure many others in Great Bend feel exactly as I do. Where do I start? Mike has done so much for our community as mayor of Great Bend! His support and vision have included many areas ranging from partnerships with USD ...
Where's the proof
Dear Editor, Mr. Myers has been a member of the city council for seven years and a candidate for Mayor at least four times. His announcement printed in the Tribune on March 3 did not contain a single reference to positive accomplishment for which he was responsible. Mr. Myers makes the same claims as he has in the past. He alleges that certain individuals influence the current administration in order to insure that we recruit ...
Student seeks Kansas information
Dear Editor, Hello! My name is Bo Owens. I am a fifth grader at Conway School in Mount Vernon, Washington. In fifth grade we do state reports and I chose the great state of Kansas. Part of our report is that we have to do a display about our state. I am hoping you can help me with this. I would really appreciate it if you could send me information and artifacts about Kansas. Pamphlets, ...
Purchase of server questioned
Dear Editor, This weeks article in the Tribune entitled "New server paves way for new software" reported on the county's recent purchase of software at a cost of $218,595 and a maintenance/enhancement fee of $41,000. Now we read in order to utilize the new software a new server was needed. Obviously the county commission was aware of this need prior to buying the software but somehow that information was neglected in last weeks reporting. So ...
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 ...
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Keep city safe, humane place for citizens and dogs
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