Opinion
Letter to the editor
Family looking for borrowed sewing machine I would like to know if anyone in the Chanute area could find an elderly woman who is using my mother’s sewing machine that was loaned to her by my brother Bill Winans. His family has reported he loaned this to her to make lap blankets as she could only use a treadle sewing machine. If anyone would know this person, please contact me at (620) 433-8200. We also understand that this lady was working wi...
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Garden mums offer good fall color
Just a few days from now, fall will be upon us. It was a good summer with plenty of rainfall and for the most part cooler temperatures than the usual Kansas summer. As your landscape care and attention drifts away from summer annuals, think about garden chrysanthemums for beautiful fall color. With flower colors ranging from yellow to gold, orange, bronze, deep red, maroon and various shades of pinks and purples, mums really are hard to beat ...
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Editorial Roundup
Salina Journal, on a smoking ban: Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson said this past week that he’ll push for a statewide ban on smoking indoors in public places and may lobby lawmakers to raise the state’s tax on cigarettes. Good going, governor. These are great causes for you to undertake. A statewide ban means cleaner air and better public health. We like the idea of raising tobacco taxes, also. The current 79-cent state tax on a pack of cigare...
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September’s focus on library on adults
While summer at the library tends to focus on children’s activities, September is the time for adults to receive the attention they deserve. With this goal, we have planned multiple adult programs beginning in September which we hope you will enjoy. First, on Thursday, Sept. 10, we are offering a program entitled Kansans Remember World War II. World War II altered many lives and not just those who went off to war. This presentation focuses on...
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Letter to the editor
Letter could have been informative and welcome if rephrased In response to the “ ‘Listening Tour’ reveals Jenkins as uninformed’ “ letter in the Sept. 2 edition: The current strident tone of political correctness and thought police is just as offensive as ignorance of historic facts. Yes, perhaps Representative Jenkins wasn’t aware of the historic root of her “Great White Hope” comment. I think it was meant to convey a fervent wish for some...
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Philanthropy involves more than money
“For it is in giving that we receive.” — St. Francis of Assisi When people think about philanthropy, they usually think about wealthy foundations giving away lots of money to a poor social service or arts organization, but that’s only one part of a much larger picture. Philanthropy is really about people giving their time, energy, and care to causes they are concerned about. In a nutshell, philanthropy is anything you do to make the world a...
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Chamber seeks donations for Jesse Jackson memorial
The Chamber wrapped up the month of August with the 25th Annual Jesse Jackson Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Aug. 29 at the NCCC cafeteria, which provided a delicious breakfast. Jack Alexander, retired State of Kansas Fire Marshall and long-time friend of Jesse Jackson, was the featured speaker. He was able to provide an historical perspective of Jesse’s activities as well as an inspirational look at Jesse’s commitment to his hometown and its c...
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Volunteers needed to get Leadership Chanute off the ground
As you know from previous columns, Vision Chanute has been in the process of evaluating its efforts in the community, celebrating its successes and determining a path for its future. One of the ideas that kept reappearing was the revitalization of the Leadership Chanute program. The focus of the initial program had been to build a cadre of local citizens willing to learn more about our city and our government and to serve in a leadership cap...
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Letter to the editor
Tax credit good incentive for first-time homebuyers The article printed on Thursday, Sept. 3 titled “Tax credit available for first-time homebuyers” seemed misleading and I wanted to set the record straight. You can and will receive a check from the IRS. The credit is a refundable credit. You do not have to wait until you file your 2009 tax return, you can amend your 2008 tax return and receive the refund. However, based on the experience ...
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Time to divide peonies
Peonies are one of my favorite perennial flowers. Like most perennials, the blooms don’t last long but they are beautiful and smell wonderful! They are a favorite of many gardeners because of their low maintenance.¬† Though peonies can be left in place indefinitely, many gardeners wish to increase their plantings and use a process known as division to gain more plants. In addition to using division to gain additional plants, perennials often ...
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Texting and driving don’t mix
I’m driving down highway 169 and the vehicle in front of me can’t stay in its lane. The car goes over the center line and then swerves on to the shoulder. As I pass by, I notice something: The young lady driving is texting away on her phone. I shake my head, but I’m not surprised. As I continue on my way I think of some of the recent headlines I’ve seen. The one that really stands out is the case of Alyssa Burns of Eureka, Ill. She was te...
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Letter to the editor
To whoever stole the deer statue: The small deer figurine was a gift from my Dad to my Mom — something you can’t replace. I can’t believe you’ve got to go around stealing to get what you want. That’s as low as you can go. Tony Jiminez Chanute
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Letter to the editor
Humboldt healthcare provider says vote ‘Yes’ Dear Editor and my fellow Humboldt residents: This week begins our vote on Fluoride in Humboldt. As you read and hear the claims being made about fluoridation it can cause one to think “if there is even a chance of that happening, should I vote no”? That is what the opponents of fluoride are counting on happening. Why? – Because there is no scientific evidence to back up their claims! Let’s look at...
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Letter to the editor
Theft of trampoline leaves mark on 3-year-old To the person or people who stole the miniature trampoline out of the yard on 6th street on Thursday, August 20: I want you to know that you have broken my grandson’s heart. That trampoline was a present for his 3rd birthday. He only had it for a month. He cannot understand why someone would take his “Jump Jump.” We have found some of the remains of the trampoline at the river. I am assuming th...
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Letter to the editor
Director of Fluoride Action Network speaks out I hear that Humboldt residents are being given a mail-in ballot to see whether they want fluoride added to their water. I do not live in Humboldt, but I have been deeply involved in this issue for 13 years. My interest began as a Professor of Environmental Chemistry at St. Lawrence University, in Canton N.Y., and has continued since my retirement in 2006. Currently, I am the Director of the Fluor...
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Help is available for Kansas families saving for higher education
Dennis McKinney State Treasurer As our kids head back to school we think about the future and what it holds for our children. With the price for education after high school continuing to increase it is more important than ever for Kansas families to start saving and start saving early for their children’s future. Whether your child will attend a four-year university, community college, or seek a technical education, saving for these critic...
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Letter to the editor
Response to: Open letter to Congresswoman Jenkins I am respectfully responding to some comments made by some people whom I consider friends and acquaintances, but respond I must. I will attempt to address my remarks to each thought or question raised in the previous article. We all acknowledge that we have a health care system that needs reform, however, Congressman Tiahrt may have referring to the fact that some 80-85 percent of all Ameri...
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Letter to the editor
To friends, students and colleagues at St. Patrick School. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the tremendous support that I have received as preschool teacher at St. Patrick School for the past 12 years. What started out as just a handful of students in ‘97 grew to almost 50 students in the 08-09 school year. I truly enjoyed teaching the hundreds of students that parents brought to me over the years. Thank you to...
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‘Rags to Riches’ fundraiser nears
We are just three days away from the museum’s “From Riches to Rags” annual fundraiser party on Saturday, August 29. Our Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum trustees, volunteers, and staff have been hard at work planning and setting up for this event at Chanute’s beautifully renovated Santa Fe train depot. Please join us from 6:30 to 11 p.m. for a glorious evening of museum tours, 1930s costume judging, and dinning in elegant and as well as ...
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Letter to the editor
Inexplicable act hurts 10-year-old I have never written a letter to the editor of a newspaper, however, I have experienced an incident this last Saturday evening that I feel I must share. On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 15 a person, or persons, decided to have a little fun, in their sick minds, so they shot and killed a two-year-old cow on a road east of Humboldt. They had allegedly been shooting road signs in the area and that must have ...
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