The Emporia Gazette

Shooting victim in critical condition

I have known Dwight for many years. He is a very honest, caring and loyal man. It's a shame that this had to happen to him and Denise.

I hope they blood test the "victim".

July 11, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

College students question Obama's readiness

Ouch!

March 12, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Been there, done that

I have a real tough time with that theory. It is hard to believe, even with the cost cutting measures you offered, that people can survive with so little money in Emporia. You are basically saying that the people who were working at Tyson and sending money to Mexico could live comfortably on a $6/hour wage at a fast food joint had they not sent money home.

I'm out and about more than that in this town. The majority of the Latino population are well dressed and drive nicer vehicles than I could ever afford.

February 12, 2008 at 10:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Been there, done that

Thanks for the education.
Based on that knowledge here's some scary figures....
Let's say the average Tyson wage, for the sake of figures, is $11/hr.
Multiply that by 2080 hours in a working year, again for the sake of figures, you get $22,880. Subtract average of 30% for taxes, insurance, etc. and you are left with $16,016 take home.
Now this is where it gets pretty scary...
Multiply that averaged figure times the number of jobs lost(1800), that's about $28.8 million per year that will not be exchanged hands in our community. Again, that's based on $11/hour pay which is probably well below the average.

February 11, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Been there, done that

"Those companies paid only $9 to $10 per hour instead of the $13 to $15 average hourly wage Tyson had paid."???
Didn't Tyson-Emporia start out somewhere around $7?

February 11, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

‘Quiet zone’ on back burner for the city

I'm with you all the way CAFEmporia. If money is going to be spent, do it so that it makes Emporia attractive to business. Though I doubt that the sound of trains will influence those kinds of decisions much.

February 8, 2008 at 4 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Friday thoughts

Nope, no cigar shop for Bill.

February 8, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Looking for workers

@fromemporia~ For someone who places no value on the importance of these boards and the "idiots" that post on them, you sure seem to be interested in reading and rebutting on them.

Why don't you follow along and post your suggestions for going "out into the community and do something to change the way things are done"

The majority of us here are very open-minded and willing to change things. Some have even offered their ideas for vehicles of change. Please shower us with your examples, ideas and positivity. Otherwise, go find another website to play your game; don't waste our time.

February 8, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Hiring to help

Mr. Smoot,
You are a true American! Thank you for thinking of and investing in the future of our great city.

City Leaders,
Please follow suit and find out what Mr. Smoot needs to expand his business.

February 8, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Chase County biodiesel plant moving along

Good news, thank you madpoet.

February 7, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )