Opinion
Letter to the editor
Egner ready to continue to make tough decisions I am writing in support of my friend, Tim Egner, running for City Commissioner on April 7. I have found Tim to be a very hard working, honest and dependable person that the citizens of Chanute can count on for good representation on the City Commission. Tim is a problem solver who will work hard to find the right solution to questions and challenges the City Commission faces. He is always av...
full story
Letter notice
Only letters involving the election that are direct rebuttals will be published Tuesday. Rebuttal letters need to be in the office at the Tribune by noon on Monday in order to the published.
full story
Letter to the editor
Good bye CHS When we received the call that our beloved High School was coming down tonight, like many others, we took off for the site of so many fond memories. We stood with many others and watched as a huge hole was torn in the building and our hearts. With windows still intact and the awesome cement art work still on the outside she stood PROUD, for some of us anyway. After seeing what her bones were made of, it became very clear she wo...
full story
Everyone loves a parade
Rick Qualls First Baptist Church Tomorrow Christians celebrate the Jesus Parade called Palm Sunday. All kinds of people came to see Jesus enter Jerusalem. Jesus led the parade riding an unbroken donkey, gentled by the Master’s hand. The crowd jubilantly welcomed Jesus. They rolled out the green palm carpet. What a sight! Did you ever wonder who was in the crowd? A terrorist was in the parade.¬† Well, at least, a former terrorist.¬†He was...
full story
Letter to the editor
A healthcare option for un-insured Kansas women Every time I pick up a newspaper it seems another business is closing its doors or laying off employees. With the loss of personal income comes loss of health care coverage. No health insurance often means that trips to the doctor are limited to emergencies only. That translates into a lot of southeast Kansas women deciding to cancel their annual exams to save money for other family expenses....
full story
Letter to the editor
Vote for positive leaders It’s d√©j√† vu all over again in Neosho County as our local “special interest group,” led by City Commission candidates Randy Galemore and David Williams, have attempted to derail the election process once again. Mr. Galemore and Mr. Williams and their group have looked under every nook, crook, and cranny to attempt to find wrongdoing in Tim Egner’s campaign for City Commissioner. Mr. Egner has done no wrong or vi...
full story
Letter to the editor
Vote yes: ‘Where kids come first’ On April 7 the voters of CUSD 101 are going to be asked to approve an 8 mill levy for the school district. With today’s economy any decisions involving taxes are a lose-lose situation. What the voters need to remember are the children of this district and how this will affect them. State law determines how school funds are distributed. I have been asked by some district patrons why, if the district needs m...
full story
Letter to the editor
Experience, values promised to school district patrons My name is Mike Aylward, and I’m running for reelection to the USD 413 School Board. With the election only days away, this Tuesday, April 7, I wanted to remind everyone of the importance of their vote. This election cycle is important, as Chanute City Commission, USD 413 School Board, and NCCC Board of Trustees are all on the ballot...and it is up to you, the voter, to make your voice...
full story
Letter to the editor
Couple seeks help getting puppy back Please help us find our puppy! On March 19, our puppy was picked up in the parking lot of the Caseys general store in New Strawn at approximately 4:30 p.m. She is a very friendly, four-month old Golden lab mix. She is approximately 30 pounds with blondish red fur. She was not wearing her tags when she was picked up because she was with her owner who was close by. She is very loved and we have gone to g...
full story
Take Me Out to the Ball Game coming up
Come one; come all to the third annual multi-generational event held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the NCCC Panther Baseball field. Take Me Out to the Ball Game is sponsored by the Vision Chanute Multigenerational Citizen Action Team and features the NCCC Panthers facing the Independence Community College Pirates. The Multigenerational Action Team brings together citizens of all ages to share in healthy activities that build self estee...
full story
Letter to the editor
Capital Outlay simply renewal of opportunity to tax As with so many things that come before the public, some understand the issue and many do not. This is the case with the question on the election ballot for District 101, when voters go to the polls on April 7. This is not a new tax. The Capital Outlay has been in place for school districts for several decades. School districts depend on it. The 101 board has had this tax in place for many, ...
full story
Letter to the editor
Taylor keeps ‘Students First’ in district Larry Taylor is seeking re-election to the USD 413 Board of Education. His service has been good for the district, its students and its patrons. I encourage you to vote for Larry on April 7. Larry asks questions, obtains input from staff and a variety of patrons then uses his analytical abilities to make sound educational and fiscal decisions. Larry keeps “Students First” in his support of the dis...
full story
Letter to the editor
No longer going to pay for any more bridges to nowhere Citizens of school district 101: On April 7 we will be electing new school board members and will have a new administrator. This is an opportunity for a new beginning. Too long this “my way or the highway” mentality has prevailed. As a result we are facing a financial crisis. The citizens need to be included in the decision making. The first step would be open public meetings, where...
full story
Volunteers made Main Street what it is
Sharon Stirewalt Main Street Executive Director The support of an organization and donations from the community is paramount to its success. Volunteerism is key to any organization. If it were not for the volunteers who helped Main Street for more than 15 years, downtown would not look like it does today. It is all about “you” the all mighty volunteer. I returned from a Main Street quarterly training in January with scores of ideas. I de...
full story
‘I Shot An Arrow Into The Air…’
Rick Qualls First Baptist Church Pastor John Putnum asked church member Jason Wilke to shoot an arrow into the air. Where it landed people did care. Putnum had a tremendous sermon illustration. A church member let an arrow fly across the front stage of the church. Pastor and member were each fined $109 for using a missile indoors. The demonstration made a great “point.” But some points are better left undone. Once for a church Christma...
full story
Letter to the editor
Aylward has shown commitment to school board On April 7, Mike Aylward will be asking for your support to re-elect him to the USD 413 Board of Education. As a member of the current board, Mike has shown a firm commitment to the students, parents and staff for this district. He has been very serious concerning his responsibilities as a board member and is very aware of the fiscal challenges facing our school system due to funding cuts. These...
full story
Letter to the editor
Johnson supported for USD 413 School Board I am very pleased to strongly recommend the re-election of Jonathon Johnson for the USD 413 School Board. Jonathon is a high integrity individual, who has provided exceptional service to our community as President of the USD 413 School Board, President of Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce and President of Main Street Chanute, Inc. Jonathon is very committed to the education of our students and the hi...
full story
Letter to the editor
Quality education Johnson’s top priority Jonathon Johnson is completing his first term as a member of USD 413 School Board. Jonathon has been an outstanding board member, assisting with many decisions regarding the building of the new Chanute High School, Chanute Elementary School and the remodeling of Royster Middle School. Johnathon cares about the students of Chanute. Quality education is his top priority. He is not a person who will g...
full story
Letter to the editor
Elect a leader with the heart of a servant Over the last several weeks there have been letters to the editor supporting Jonathon Johnson. I would like to add my support for Jonathon. I had the privilege of working with Johnathon in a business setting. I found him to be of high moral character, if he said he would so something he did it and did it well. The same can be said of his four years of service to our community on the school board....
full story
Safari Museum to hold prize drawing during April film festival
Do you want an opportunity for fabulous prizes and, at the same time, support the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum ? The museum is offering drawing tickets. For a single ticket we request a $1 donation. Tickets can be obtained from museum trustees and at the museum. Among the prizes are two NASCAR tickets for the Kansas Speedway Spirit Cup Series, Safari Museum® Framed Print, DeLonghi Coffee Machine, 200 pounds of hamburger, and a Spec...
full story