Tree power pays off in shade and value
Our View argues trees boost property values and lower energy costs by shading homes and providing windbreaks. Trees also emit oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, supporting a broader climate benefit as a local program encourages more homeowners to plant woody perennials.
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Garden City promotes tree rebates and planting guidance
Garden City offers a Tree Rebate Program launched in 2008 that refunds half the price up to 50 dollars per tree, with a limit of two trees per resident per year. Rebate funds are first come, first served and trees must be bought in Finney County. The city also hosted a workshop on Tree Selection and Planting, highlighting species like Oklahoma Redbud and Pinyon Pine and urging careful selection for the local climate.
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Ninth Annual Day of Service Cited By Readers
Readers respond to Bible Christian Church event with thanks noting the community need and church impact. Online remarks credit the church for a successful service day. A meteorologist comment on a wintry blast appears in today’s edition.
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Letters Policy For The Telegram Publication Rules
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters must be 500 words or less and should be general in nature.
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Due process concerns in Kansas school funding bill
Rep. Don Hineman discusses in depth the Kansas Legislature's public school funding bill and the attached provisions affecting teacher due process. He warns that removing transparency in firing reasons could harm educational equity, accountability, and student opportunity, urging careful examination of the system and noting Kansas ranks 42nd in teacher salaries.
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Kerry’s folly on peace talks exposes U S weakness
A critical letter argues that the Middle East peace process is doomed as Palestinian leadership rejects concession goals. It claims Abbas denies a right of return and Jerusalem's status, labeling U S diplomacy as duplicitous and weak while urging readers to seek alternative policy guidance.
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Tax Freedom Day debated by cartoon couple
A Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor cartoon strip questions the tax system, citing the rising length of the tax code, high combined tax rates and the burden on businesses. It discusses potential reform ideas like a national sales tax and notes Tax Freedom Day falling on April 21 with total government spending exceeding revenue.
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