Archive By Section - Viewpoint
The countdown is on for the last day of school. And with the last day of school comes the last day many students will receive free and reduced lunch. This puts the squeeze on already tight wallets, and for some kids, that translates to either poor food choices or no food choices for at least part of the day.
May 07, 2015
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Veronica
Coons
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Viewpoint
At the request of Be Well Barton County, a coalition of folks promoting access to convenient and safe active transportation for all county residents, the County Commission Monday morning adopted a proclamation marking this as National Bike Month.
May 04, 2015
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Dale
Hogg
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Viewpoint
All week, the national news has brought us more footage of young people protesting the actions of police, looting and burning, and throwing things at officers dressed in S.W.A.T. gear. Meanwhile, the police and fire and rescue personnel of Great Bend and the surrounding jurisdictions continued to go about the business of keeping the public safe.
May 02, 2015
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Veronica
Coons
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Viewpoint
Last week the Kansas League of Women Voters elected co-presidents Marge Arhens of Topeka and Carole Neal of Wichita to lead the nonpartisan organization. Citing a tax position based on League's 2013 tax study, the new co-presidents issued a statement calling for a balanced and fair three-pronged system of state taxation which returns the use of the income tax to the 2012 level.
April 30, 2015
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Susan
Thacker
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Viewpoint
Here's how dumb the Baltimore mayor is.
April 29, 2015
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Jim
Misunas
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Viewpoint
According to a survey released by the Physical Activity Council last week, the number of Americans who were "totally sedentary" last year jumped to its highest level since 2007.
April 29, 2015
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Dale
Hogg
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Viewpoint
Finally, a survey has been done that shows what most of us have known since the opening bell of the 2015 Kansas Legislature.
April 27, 2015
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Dale
Hogg
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Viewpoint
Family Crisis Center Executive Director Laura Patzner wants area men to put themselves "in her shoes." By "her," she is referring to the countless women who suffer from sexual and domestic violence.
April 25, 2015
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Dale
Hogg
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Viewpoint
There was no guarantee Thursday afternoon that the Barton Community College journalism teacher or the theater teacher would have their contracts renewed. Their names were on a list recommended for "non-renewal," even though their employers appeared to be happy with their work.
April 23, 2015
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Susan
Thacker
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Viewpoint
When it comes to landfills, Barton County is proof that NIMBY (not in my backyard) is not a universal concept. Here, our commissioners understand the value of having a landfill nearby, accessible to county residents. The news that our landfill's lifetime has been doubled to 60 years from it's previous 30 is fantastic news.
April 22, 2015
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Veronica
Coons
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Viewpoint
There is a laundry list of things wrong with major-league baseball, but we'll just take on one topic today - beanballs.
April 22, 2015
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Jim
Misunas
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Viewpoint
Wednesday is a time for us to step back and look at the natural world around us and examine how we can make it a better place for future generations. It marks the official Earth Day 2015.
April 20, 2015
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Dale
Hogg
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Viewpoint
At times, Great Bend Code Enforcement Officer Stuart Baker's and City Sanitarian Gregg Vannoster's positions may be unpleasant.
April 18, 2015
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Dale
Hogg
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Viewpoint
Prior to Jan. 1, 2015, many workers who provided home care assistance to elderly people and those with illnesses, injuries or disabilities were not entitled to receive federal minimum wage and overtime pay protections.
April 16, 2015
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Susan
Thacker
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Viewpoint
The Kansas legislature, through Senate Sub for HB2258, has made it harder to remain stuck in poverty. Not by providing more resources to the poor, but by taking more away.
April 16, 2015
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Veronica
Coons
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Viewpoint
