Opinion
Presbyterian days gone by
From the microfilm files of the Chanute Tribune as prepared by the Chanute Historical Society. Memories of days gone by were recalled at the historical meeting at the Presbyterian Church last evening, March 11, 1911, according to the Chanute Tribune. The second pastor of the church told of the time when he began his work here with thirteen members and only one of the thirteen a man and of a wind that blew continuously for days and days – “h...
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The story of our financial madness
Scott Bideau Guest column The financial madness we now find ourselves in isa shockingly similar story to the collapse of the American banking system in 1933. One out of every five banks in America failed because they had taken on too much risk and issued unsound loans to companies in which the bank had invested in. The government responded with the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 (prohibiting a bank from engaging principally in the securities b...
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Don’t panic
Two words have been floating around that are causing some people great anxiety: Great Depression. Since the Bush administration’s Bailout Plan tanked in the House on Monday, stocks have dropped but they have been rebounding. A few still living remember vividly the fallout from the Great Depression, and these are not fond memories. My grandmother stockpiled the oddest things, like toilet paper, afraid another depression would mean she could...
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Positive interaction between young, old in schools is a good thing
Vision Chanute School is in session and the Multigenerational Community Action Team is busy! Now that students are filling the hallways of the new elementary school, the remodeled middle school and the new high school, a new environment exists for the morning greeters who welcome students to school. Like in past years, senior citizens from Chanute volunteer to greet the students and interact with them in the mornings before school starts. T...
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Letter to the editor
Four-way stop near school not a good idea Please, pretty please. NO-NO four (4) way stop at 35th and Plummer here in Chanute. We do not need to kill any of our kids! Remember the 4-way stop at K-47 and U.S. 169 highways? How many were killed or injured there? We spend a lot of money for good things and not so good things. So let’s spend some money for a good thing and put in traffic signals at 35th and Plummer. Thank you for your time (a...
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Sales tax decision easier with all the facts
Come November Chanute residents will have to make the choice of whether or not to support two quarter-cent sales taxes. Chanute Citizens for Our Future, a group of residents pushing for the approval of the propositions, will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Chanute Elementary School. I can’t stress enough how important this meeting is for our community. Voters will be given the opportunity to ask questions and learn mo...
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Artist Alley: 39 years and counting
Wow! 39 years. Yes, today is the 39th Annual Artist Alley Festival. The event has seen many changes over the years. The first Artist Alley was conceived and co-chaired by Cecilia Beuligman and Ruth Mannoni, both board members of the 1969 Neosho Valley Art Council. The Board consisted of the following officers and members: Harold Tarple, President; Rev. James Peters, Vice President; Doris Dalton, Secretary; Robert Geiger, Treasurer; Maxine M...
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Letter to the editor
No substance behind Obama’s promise of change In regard to John Hager’s letter in the Chanute Tribune on Sept. 10, I would like to respond with a few observations of my own. Sarah Palin’s speech had plenty to say about answers to the problems this country faces. And it is plain to see that the problems this country faces were brought about by the policies of the liberal Democrats. You speak about this country not being able to afford four mor...
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Where did my church go?
Rick Qualls First Baptist Church What happened to your church? Is your church changing? It used to be that everything was familiar and you knew what to expect. Do you remember when church windows were wide open because there was no air conditioning? The quiet drone of ceiling fans, the monotone of the preacher; heads started to nod. Ushers passed out cardboard fans. Did you wonder why the fans were always sponsored by a funeral home? T...
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Welcome back, Jacque!
Conrad Froehlich Museum Director I’m pleased to write that following a six-month absence curator Jacque Borgeson has returned to the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum. Jacque started work on September 15 after completing duties at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in California. It is wonderful to have Jacque back! I want to thank our many museum members and supporters along with area educators for their patience. While we were without a cur...
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Car accident kills one near Monarch
Fate or the intervention of providence – some working of chance – is felt by four Chanute young people to have saved them from being victims of the automobile accident near the Monarch cement plant south of Humboldt Sunday night – an accident which resulted in the death of William T. Murrow of Independence and injuries to Eddie T. Neyhard of Chanute and Miss Roberta Ralston of Iola. The car went off the embankment and rolled into the cooling...
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Why are families so important?
Part of the Creating Strong Families series Tara Solomon Extension Agent I have done a lot of thinking lately about my own personal family relationships. It’s the family experiences, some good and some bad, that have shaped me, and everyone, into who they become. Where would I be without my current family members that I have a strong relationship with? They are my biggest champions in my life, always there to cheer me on with whatever might b...
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What kind of wrinkles do you wear?
Rick Qualls First Baptist Church What kind of wrinkles are those? Laughter lines or worry creases? Wrinkles come. You pick what kind. Joy or worry, happy or cranky, delight or grumpiness, all become facial billboard for the world to read. The ends of cranky lines point down. Joyous wrinkles point up. Even little children can read them. They are drawn to laugh lines but are tentative around those with worry furrows. Joy wrinkles accompany twi...
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NCCC Foundation launches the ‘Beyond 70’ campaign!
Vicky Smith President, NCCC The “Beyond 70” campaign will address a variety of deferred maintenance and renovation projects urgently needed at NCCC. In 2007 the State of Kansas enacted House Bill 2237, which provides charitable tax credits to address infrastructure maintenance needs, specifically for community colleges. The tax credits were implemented to encourage Kansas citizens to make larger, annual donations to community colleges to addr...
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Adaptability
The start of the 2008-2009 school year has been filled with excitement and challenges. The excitement is obviously related to our new elementary school, very nicely remodeled middle school and new high school. Many of the challenges are also related to the same things. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your patience. As we have tried to get the construction phase of the projects completed, we have encountered some signif...
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NRA Recovery Act
From the microfilm files of the Chanute Tribune as prepared by the Chanute Historical Society. Terming the National Recovery Act the “only thing in sight that will save this nation,” Col. Ruby D. Garrett, general counsel for the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, told a group of nearly 150 business men and women on August 3, 1933 that there is no other course than to follow the principals of the act as outlined under the direction of Presiden...
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Lessons in wellness from Rooks County
Last weekend, I had the privilege of attending the dedication of the new Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. It was a wonderful occasion for the people of Rooks County; a community vision they worked hard to make a reality. The original hospital was built in 1955 and for its era, was a state-of-the-art facility. It was meant to serve a growing community, who valued life in a rural setting and were finding new prosperity in the surro...
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Letter to the Editor
Teen pregnancy not the new moral standard I have been following Governor Palin since she has been a candidate for Vice President of the United States. Sen. McCain, the Republican candidate for President of the United States, is now asking the people of America to not judge them on the issues of the day in America but judge Gov. Palin and Sen. McCain on their pasts. Issues mean nothing anymore, they say. The Republicans tell us how very, v...
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Other Editors
The Manhattan Mercury on heating bills: If the only higher bill Kansans will face in the next couple of years is the roughly $10 increase that Westar Energy seeks in monthly utility rates, consumers might not have objected as vociferously as they did at a Kansas Corporation Commission hearing. Unfortunately, it won’t be the only higher bill. The cost of simply driving to the grocery store is going up, as is the tab at the checkout line. Cl...
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Take in more than rides at state fair
Lois Carlson Guest Columnist The Kansas State Fair has been an annual event in Kansas for generations. If you haven’t ever attended the Kansas State Fair, I urge you to consider doing so. There are so many things to do and see and the thousands of people who attend daily, give it an atmosphere that is unique. For some, the state fair is all about the carnival and the many rides and game stands where you can win, if you are lucky, stuffed ...
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