February 9, 2010

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Important connections

Monday, Feb. 8, noon by Gwendolynne Larson

Full House Read story.

Campaign nears end

Saturday, Feb. 6, 6 a.m. by Jennell Tebbetts

As we near the end of the 2009-2010 United Way Campaign, we want to express our sincere appreciation to all Emporians — and our supporters in our neighboring communities — for your  support of our work this year.  Read story.

Pats on the Back

Friday, Feb. 5, 9:43 a.m. by Chris Walker

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each Friday, The Gazette salutes those who make Emporia and the surrounding area a better place to live and work. The following folks deserve a pat on the back ... Read story.

Friday Thoughts

Friday, Feb. 5, 9:42 a.m. by Chris Walker

Friday Thoughts is a light-hearted commentary. Read story.

Charlatan Spalding

Friday, Feb. 5, 9:41 a.m. by James Bordonaro, Emporia

The People Speak Read story.

Time for a stop

Thursday, Feb. 4, 10:24 a.m. by Jim Woods, Topeka

I wish that Amtrak could resume its stop in Emporia. Read story.

Speak up

Thursday, Feb. 4, 10:18 a.m. by Peggy Schuler, Emporia

Has America lost its voice? Read story.

Parents tune in

Thursday, Feb. 4, 10:17 a.m. by Ashley Walker

Most parents of teens or tweens are familiar with “iCarly,” a television series on Nickelodeon about three teenage friends who create their own Web reality show. Read story.

A lost Emporia-Plus

Thursday, Feb. 4, 10:15 a.m. by John E. Peterson, Special to the Gazette

If I Had My Way Read story.

Purchase locally

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2:45 p.m. by Ron and Michele Brammell - Emporia

In reference to the Lyon County commissioners article from Jan. 22 approving purchase of three new Impalas from Ed Bozarth Read story.

Enforce the Law

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2:43 p.m. by Barbara L. Dill - Hartford

With all the fuss about cell phone use and texting while driving, I keep having the same thought — doesn’t “inattentive driving” cover these offences? Read story.

Some clarification

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2:37 p.m. by Warren J. Horton - Emporia

In order to clarify some things I want to reply to Fred Ellis letter of Jan. 13, 2010. Read story.

Emporia's simple pleasures

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2:35 p.m. by Chris Walker

Last week, Kansas celebrated its 149th birthday. Read story.

Questions, questions

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 11:11 a.m. by Cheryl Unruh

I’ve just finished a novel by Padgett Powell called “The Interrogative Mood.” The book is made up entirely of questions. It has a single chapter, 164 pages, and one question after another. Read story.

All those zeros

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10:59 a.m. by

Sometimes a child’s perspective is a good way to look at the world, especially when it’s the world of money. Read story.

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