Opinion
Cool weather perfect for library time
Susan Willis Library Director The days are getting shorter, and cooler, and the holidays will soon be upon us. But for now, we are in the lull. That makes this the ideal time to come visit the library. This is the perfect time to enjoy your favorite magazine, peruse new recipes, check up on your favorite authors, or surf the net. We have coffee on, plenty of comfortable seating and people waiting to help you find whatever it is you are see...
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Jones and employee found dead
From the microfilm files of the Chanute Tribune as prepared by the Chanute Historical Society. The body of a man identified by scars as Joe Fobert, who has been sought by police the last ten days to clear up some of the details in connection with the death of his former employee, that late Neil S. Jones, was found Tuesday in the Midland Valley stockyards at Pawhuska, Okla., according to a report in the Chanute Tribune on July 12, 1933. Police...
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Letter to the Editor
Sheriff’s Re-Election hollow victory The race for Sheriff was virtually uncontested. The contest was nullified when the challenger, Roy Paisley, was hired as County Roads Supervisor and then was unable to campaign due to a hospitalization. Losing 30 percent of the votes in an “un-challenged” election isn’t anything to brag about. There are over 2,000 citizens who are not pleased with the sheriff and voiced that disapproval with their vote...
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Letter to the Editor
Regarding ‘Orr takes issue with Galemore ads’ This headline certainly grabbed my attention. It was definitely topical with the election just days away. It also allowed Mr. David Orr to dispute the allegations without paying for the advertising. Mr. Nicholas Galemore’s remarks came from paid radio advertising and he chose to stand behind those statements. I found it interesting that in this article Mr. Orr was extremely forthcoming about h...
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Letter to the editor
Volunteer efforts appreciated for kitchen giveaway The kitchen giveaway is finally complete. We at Hittle & Hood would like to publicly thank everyone and every business involved: for the public service announcements The Chanute Tribune, Shoppers Guide, Chamber of Commerce and KINZ Radio. St. Pat’s CYO for helping with the tear out. Cleaver’s Farm & Home for donating counter top materials, Nat Hubbard with Ottawa Winnelson for donation of the...
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We owe veterans our appreciation
John C. Villepigue was a 22-year-old Army corporal from Camden, S.C. On a mid-October day, Villepigue and two comrades were on a scouting mission when they were ambushed and bombarded with enemy machine gun fire. One of Villepigue’s fellow scouts was instantly killed and the other seriously wounded, but Villepigue charged on. Advancing another 500 yards, he killed four enemy soldiers, captured six more and secured the two enemy machine guns...
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Winterizing your closet
Lois Carlson Guest Columnist As winter is just around the corner, many of us have been making preparations for the fall by doing some winterization and general clean up around our homes. This is also a time to put away the summer clothes and bring out the warmer, winter clothing. A few reminders when putting away those summer clothes. Check them carefully for any soil spots. Check carefully for any food splatters that may be on a garment,...
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Rebuttal to the Rebuttal I believe Steve Slane’s recent rebuttal to my letter of 11-1-08 to the Tribune was a tribute to the old adage, “If you can’t debate the facts, attack the person in possession of the facts
Rebuttal to the Rebuttal I believe Steve Slane’s recent rebuttal to my letter of 11-1-08 to the Tribune was a tribute to the old adage, “If you can’t debate the facts, attack the person in possession of the facts.” Mr. Slane said, “...I feel you were grossly incorrect with some if not all of your facts.” He then made one confusing attempt to debate one of my facts while ignoring all of the others. Here are the documentable, positively, ac...
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Lawn darts
Rick Qualls First Baptist Church At first I laughed. It couldn’t be true! Did you see the news story about a 70-year-old man arrested for not keeping his lawn green? His name is Joseph Prudente. And he was jailed for lawn abuse! Grandpa the “senior delinquent.” Prudente was having financial difficulties. His mortgage payments had increased $600 a month. His car was repossessed. His daughter had moved in with Joseph and his wife because...
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Letter to the editor
Wake up Chanute I was born and raised around Chanute, from 1940 to 1958, population of 11, 000 at that time.. In my junior year of high school there were hardly any good jobs at that time in Chanute. I left to follow my dreams, and only went back a few times over the next 50 years till I was invited to my 50th class reunion this past Sept. 26. I have had a lot of life changing and wonderful things happen in my life. Being at the reunion w...
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The facts about breast cancer
Jean Cook Public Relations Chair Neosho County Relay for Life October was Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each year, more than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer has touched almost everyone, rather a family member, neighbor, coworker or one self; the dreaded disease touches us all. Breast cancer research has made tremendous advances. Genes have been identified, risk factors are listed in brochures and web sites ...
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Chanute leaders share insights on public square at state conference
Leaders of Vision Chanute will join 14 entrepreneurial communities in Great Bend, Kansas on November 21st and 22nd to share their expertise in “rebuilding the Public Square.” This 4th annual Kansas Communities Conference will create a state-wide dialogue among community and state-level leaders aimed at revitalizing civic, economic and political life. Terry Woodbury, founder and President of Kansas Communities LLC, began engaging community ...
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Letter to the editor
Stop on Shaw Road dangerous When traveling west on Shaw Road toward Elk Road you top the crest just prior to the stop sign — there is no warning. Myself as well as others have flown right through this stop sign .You can look and see the tire marks of people trying to stop. Could the county add some type of warning, thanks. Terry Mitchell Chanute
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What A Bargain: Buying Wall Street
Rick Qualls Pastor, First Baptist Church Would you like to pay off my credit cards? Would you like someone to pay yours? I don’t understand the complexities of the financial markets. Nor do I understand politics. The government “bailout” of Wall Street is a complicated economic conundrum for the brightest economic geniuses. But my emotional response is: “I have to pay for my bills, why aren’t they responsible for their mess? Why do I ...
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Chamber supports quarter-cent sales taxes
Jonathon C. Johnson President, Board of Directors Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce Office of Tourism As you may already know, the Chamber’s mission statement is “to promote, attract and represent new and existing business.” One of the ways to achieve that mission is to create the most appealing community possible. When a business looks to relocate or expand, it considers more than just the land available. It includes what a community c...
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Letter to the Editor
Chanute’s debt, budget are double city’s worth More than 50 percent of people surveyed in a recent poll indicated their belief that we may be headed for a depression, not a recession. It is during a time of great financial crisis and the threat of significant job losses that the citizens of Chanute are being asked to vote to raise the sales tax rate to 7.8 percent. Before you vote to raise the tax rate several things need to be factored in...
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Part II: Caregivers in Crisis
This is the second in a three-part series on the state of Developmental Disabilities Services in Kansas. Part I: State Lawsuit; Part II: Caregivers in Crisis; Part III: Where Do We Go From Here? Greg is a client who receives day and residential services from Tri-Valley Developmental Services. He requires one on one care due to the fact that he will eat inanimate objects and bang his head on the wall, floor, etc. He needs assistance eating, ...
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Letter to the Editor
County jail not a mental health hospital While federal and state law prohibits me from discussing the details of Mr. Isom’s case or mental health status, I can say without any doubt that the Neosho County Sheriff’s department has not only done what is required of them but has gone above and beyond. I can appreciate Mrs. Isom’s concern for her son, but as with any criminal, no amount of help will be successful until the criminal decides he...
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Letter to the editor
Editor’s note: This letter should have appeared in the Wednesday edition. Family concerned about county jail actions First, we want to say we are not supporting either candidate for sheriff. We are sharing a highly personal experience in order to inform taxpayers of their exposure to liability by a Sheriff’s Department that has no oversight. Who wouldn’t like to have a job with a salary of $45,897.28 a year, no performance review, no super...
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Letter to the editor
Take the entire family to the polls “I want to vote on November 4th!” This is what many of you will hear from Chanute students ranging from kindergarten to high school.¬† Kids Voting Kansas is an exciting program that teaches not only the importance of voting, but the importance of casting an educated vote. The voting process can be cumbersome and intimidating to some. Kids Voting Kansas starts with teaching kindergarten students what a ...
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