LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Spouting simplistic slogans instead of facts To the editor: I recently was subjected to another one of Mr. Proctor’s innumerable internet ads.
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Cast your ballot for Howards in state race
To the editor: I support Jeff Howards for Kansas Board of Education. Mr. Howards has been a judge for my Scholars’ Bowl program (and for Lansing’s). He is intelligent, thoughtful, and he asks questions before believing a one-sided argument.
A call for decency in elected office
To the editor: It isn’t hard to understand why good people are reluctant to run for office. It can get mean - really mean - even inappropriate.
Lois May Hittel Morris
Lois May Hittel Morris, 77, of Emporia, Kan. (formerly of Leavenworth, Kan.) died November 2, 2022, at Sunflower Care Home in Emporia, Kan.
It’s time to drain the swamp
To the editor: I miss our city. A dark cloud amassed over Leavenworth in 2020, and it has all but choked out the last remaining strong voices. This cloud has turned amazing people like Mark Presinger, Mike Griswold, Jermaine Wilson, Nancy Bauder, Judi Price, Vicki Kaaz, Mike Carney, Doug Darling and somehow the entire Pittman/ Shehorn family, into villains.
No charges filed for inmate’s death
The county attorney says no charges will be filed in connection to a Lansing Correctional Facility inmate who died earlier this year from a fentanyl… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Saint Mary men’s basketball team drops home opener to Baker
BY DEREK WILEY Saint Mary finished the first half on fire to go into intermission with a double-digit lead. But the Spires couldn’t carry that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Veterans celebrate their mate’s 99th birthday
Basehor VFW Post 11499 hosted a 99th birthday party for a fellow veteran Claude Cowan, who served in the Navy during World War II, volunteering shortly after his 18th birthday. He served four years, four months and 28 days and was stationed on the USS Young DD-580 Fletcher Class Destroyer.
Think of families missing someone at the dinner table
We rest comfortably in our homes 365 days a year, sleeping peacefully in our beds, while we push ahead with our daily routines. Is one day out of the year enough to give respect to our service men and women, and to our veterans who have lived and died so we can enjoy freedom? Are we teaching children about our fellow Americans who have sacrificed so we have the security of knowing we are free? We can teach children how to use a computer at the age of 2, we strive to teach our teenagers about diversity and equal rights, but do they know the words to the “Star Spangled Banner” or “The Pledge of Allegiance?” Have we made it clear to this generation we stop what we’re doing and remove our hats during times of respect to the flag? Memories may fade, although emotions tied to serving our country can bring a grown man to tears during the playing of taps.
Lois Hittel Morris
Lois Hittel Morris, 77, Emporia, Kan. (formerly of Leavenworth, Kan.), passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Sunflower Care Home in Emporia. Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donationa in her name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or Sounting.org.