Opinion
The Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation
It has almost been three years since I became the Executive Director of Tri-Valley and I find it hard to believe how quickly time flies. When I arrived, I was amazed at how hard everyone in the agency worked to ensure that the needs of the people we serve were not only met, but in some instances we went beyond expectations in meeting individual needs. This was not the only bright spot about the agency that I discovered. The Friends of Tri-V...
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Vision Chanute seeks continued accredited status
On June 3, the Vision Chanute Steering Committee will be hosting a Public Square Communities’ Peer Review Team as a part of the process to remain an accredited community. Every two years, Vision Chanute is required to review with a team of four from other communities, the community conversations which have been held and the action teams which have been in force. Vision Chanute leadership is confident that the work completed over the past two y...
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Tiahrt seems to trail in Senate bid
TOPEKA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt’s latest television ad all but confirmed that he trails fellow Kansas Republican and U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran in their race for the U.S. Senate and even suggested Tiahrt may be significantly behind Moran. Tiahrt’s campaign scoffed earlier this month when Moran’s campaign released internal poll numbers showing Moran with a big lead as the two campaign for the GOP nomination. But when Tiahrt began broadcasting...
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Budget woes flip some Republicans
TOPEKA (AP) — Kansas Republicans have the same pastimes as Republicans elsewhere. They wax nostalgic about Ronald Reagan; they criticize Barack Obama; they preach free markets and individual responsibility, and they talk up lower taxes and less government. But in tough times for the state, enough Republican legislators vote for tax increases to ensure they become law. It happened again this year, and Kansans will start paying a little more ...
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Airship astounds watchers here
Glistening in the reddish tint of an afternoon’s horizon, and resplendent in its silver finish, the Los Angeles loomed silently out of the southwestern sky to astound thousands of Chanute people late yesterday according to the Chanute Tribune of October 10, 1928, with its mammoth proportions. The giant navy dirigible, long enough to house two lengths the height of the Ash Grove smoke stack and still have 60 feet of emptiness, appeared over ...
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Dealing with dementia
A weekend was spent cleaning out my dear Great Aunt Marion’s home and holding an auction of some of her things. For me, being in early junior high, this weekend was more fun than work, helping move boxes and playing with my older cousins. But even then, I had an idea of why we were moving Aunt Marion into a much smaller place. Safety and memory issues were the reason. Many people believe that memory loss and aging go hand-in-hand: as a per...
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Rites of passage masks on exhibit
The newest special exhibit at Chanute’s Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum is “Artful Initiations: Dancing into Adulthood.” This exhibit is located in the second floor Selsor Art Gallery and can be viewed by visitors through July. Curator Jacque Borgeson wrote the following information about “Artful Initiations”: “An initiation, also called a rite of passage, is a ritual event that marks a person’s progress from one status to another. It...
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Common thread shared by women of the world
Earlier I shared information about the ACWW, Associated Country Women of the World, conference I and several others from this area attended, in Hot Springs, Ark. As I checked the program, women from at least 36 countries were registered. Previous conferences hosted in the USA were 1936, Washington D.C.; 1989, Kansas City and then this year in Hot Springs. Three years ago the conference was in Turku, Finland, and in 2004 in Tasmania, Austral...
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Field bindweed can put garden in real bind
Which is worse in a garden or flowerbed – field bindweed or Bermuda grass? It’s pretty much a toss up in my opinion. Both can be a real pain and extremely hard to get rid of, especially for homeowners, but there are options. For bindweed control in the garden, there are two solutions - one, take all or a portion of the garden out of production for a time and use solarization or two, use Glyphosate. Solarization uses the energy from the sun ...
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Governor key figure in Kansas tax increase
TOPEKA (AP) — Gov. Mark Parkinson deserves the biggest share of the credit — or the blame — when Kansas increases its sales tax in July to shore up its next budget. The Democratic governor pushed the Republican-controlled Legislature to raise taxes to avoid cuts in aid to public schools and other government programs. Consumers will pay a penny more for each dollar they spend at a store, hotel or restaurant. Parkinson built his credibility ...
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Women of the world evening to remember
Last week I shared information with you about the Associated Country Women of the World organization and the tri-annual conference, held in Hot Springs, Arkansas, April 21-28. It was such a wonderful experience, meeting women from so many different countries. Ninety percent spoke English. When I asked how they learned English, they said that there are several language choices available in their schools. English is one of them and one they h...
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To Kylie, as you graduate from high school
On your first birthday, I wrote a letter to you. After a year of many “firsts” – crawling, walking, getting your first tooth, saying your first word – I was overwhelmed with emotion. As is my way, I wanted to put those feelings into words on paper. Now, with another important “first” taking place as you graduate from high school, I am again writing a letter to you. The sentiments are similar in many ways: I still experience much the same a...
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Graduation’s my favorite time of year!
Last night more than 380 Neosho County Community College graduates walked across the stage at the Memorial Auditorium and received their diplomas or certificates. I really look forward to graduation each year. One of the perks of being the president of the college is getting to shake the hands of each and every student who has reached this milestone. Graduation is one of the most important days in their lives, and I am so proud to be a small...
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Tri-Valley committed for people to be a part of community
While most people have heard of Tri-Valley Developmental Services, the perception and knowledge of the agency is likely formed by local newspaper articles, word of mouth, or you may know someone whose son or daughter is served in one of the programs. One of the services that we provide that very few people have heard about is our supported employment program. When someone new enters our services, they are given several options if they wish ...
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As the weather turns warmer, there’s always one thing you can count on
As the weather turns warmer, there’s always one thing you can count on. I’m referring to the sight of individuals zooming around town on their motorcycles. Weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds and showing off their toys, this is the time of year when you see more and more of them on the road, cruising up and down the main drags of town on those small, fast and shiny sport bikes. I have to admit it, whenever I see those guys fly pas...
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Library gearing up for summer
With summer fast approaching, the library is gearing up for summer – children, programs, prizes, reading and more programs! This year’s statewide theme is “Make a Splash,” which is especially appropriate as we all look forward to the opening of the new swimming pool. And while we want everyone to enjoy the pool, we also hope you will make full use of the public library and the summer fun we are planning. Summer will kick-off at the library ...
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Fire department problems
While Mayor Watson Stewart expressed himself last week as satisfied generally with the efficiency of the fire department, the same feeling of confidence is not enjoyed by his 2 colleagues on the city commission, Emery W. Nobles and Dr. R. A. Light, according to information considered reliable. Following publication of a story in last Saturday’s Tribune to the effect that considerable criticism of the fire department had been heard on some o...
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Spring has been busy for Chamber
Whew! It’s been a busy time for the Chamber! We spent the past month working hard to promote Chanute in many different ways. On April 24, the 8th annual Chamber Business Expo was held as part of the Safari Days Festival. With 40 vendors on hand there was a wide array of products and services being showcased. As noted in last month’s column, we encouraged merchants to sell their products as part of their Expo activities and hope attendees t...
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Vision Chanute teams help with pool, rec campaigns
Vision Chanute is pleased with all that has happened regarding the city pool and recreation center. Vision Chanute was a sponsor of the Vote ‘Yes-Yes’ campaign to promote voting for the quarter cent sales tax to pay for the construction of the aquatic center and the quarter cent sales tax to provide monies to the recreation center. Even though the second quarter cent sales tax did not pass the community has stepped up and supported the effor...
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Well water for city?
City Engineer Young was this morning instructed by the water committee of the city council to invite Prof. W. C. Hoad of the state university to attend the meeting of the council next Monday evening and address the members upon the best plan of securing a pure water supply for Chanute. Prof. Hoad is a state sanitary engineer and a member of the state board of health. He is an expert on water supply. This action by the water committee is in...
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