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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2011
Page
4
The Kansas obesity picture shows growth since 1995 from 13.5 percent to 29 percent, moving the state from 36nd to 16th in the nation. Editor Dena Sattler discusses two flavors of news: some is clearly bad, some could be hopeful.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports nine Topeka schools invited to White House reception for Healthier US School Challenge. The award recognizes improved school food quality, nutrition education, and expanded physical activities. The piece links early nutrition efforts to potential future reductions in obesity rates in Kansas.
A GCTelegram online comment mocks a Finney County weather modification program after budget cuts. Another quote cites Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy noting oil price hikes predict gasoline costs rising in the region.
The Telegram outlines letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s 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 ihank you notes should be general. Address to Attn Editor Garden City Kansas.
OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul questions Barack Obama’s restraint and bipartisanship stance as he faces a stubborn debt ceiling fight. He worries the president may cave to Republicans over budget cuts and Bush tax cuts for the rich, amid a largely polarized political climate.
Citizens rail at a 2 mill property levy rise and a 2 percent pay hike for city workers while state employees face pay freezes and higher health costs. They warn of tax abatements and empty houses as a trend toward higher taxes for homeowners, and urge a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights to restore fairness amid political rhetoric. The letter references local figures and broader grievances about taxes and development.
Opinion piece arguing against higher taxes and regulations on the wealthy and criticizing President Obama and liberal Democrats for disparaging success. It compares economic policy to historic figures Coolidge and urges support for achievement, capitalism, and Republican perspectives. The writer calls for promoting risk-taking and wealth creation while questioning welfare and class warfare.
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