The Emporia Gazette

Turning Point expanding

The application process serves a specific purpose and if you knew anyone from TPLC you woud understand more. This school's style of learning is quite different. The application process includes an essay from the student, the parent(s), interview with the student and family, and a day of observing in the classroom at TPLC. The teachers there have the best interest of the children at heart and this application process is very detailed. This process is to aid the student, family and teachers to see if TPLC is a good choice for the student. It allows the parent, student and teachers to be involved all together. Envolvement is key with this school and starts with the application process.

January 12, 2011 at 4:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Military censorship is wrong

You can't view these sites using government owned and operated computers, which to me makes perfect sense. My place of employment doesn't allow us to access certain type of websites so we are not to get "distracted" from our work. As a Veteran I have no problem with what the Air Force has done.

December 22, 2010 at 6:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Police find the mother of newborn left in Dumpster

I pray that whatever her reasoning, the woman recieves the proper intervention and pray that this child will be taken care of in the best possible way.

October 22, 2010 at 10:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Newman ER striving for patient satisfaction

Those of you who are unhappy about Newman's ED, are you ones who complain about it and choose to go elsewhere? Are you ones who complain about it but still go because it's the closest place around? Are you ones who complain about it and are vocal about your concerns or perhaps even quiet about it? Positive change only happens by people voicing their opinions respectively and honestly. I applaud Dr. Chen's efforts and hope he is successfull.

September 2, 2010 at 12:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Driving Dilemma

I learned how to drive by taking my brother's old girlfriend's car (which was standard transmission) and went joy riding around the streets of the town I lived in playing cat and mouse with other responsible teenage drivers. I also learned by taking my mom's car out joy riding one night and then got caught....lesson learned.

Seriously though (not directed at you serious)...driving is a delicate lesson in life kids learn. I will not pay $400 for my child to learn to drive when that's my responsibility as a parent. Parents just need to spend a few hours out of their busy week to do something we've forgotten to do in the last 20 years...spend time with your kids!! Countless stories have been told over the years of individuals learning to drive by their parents on back roads or in small towns and how much that time meant to these people. It's just the child and their parent...good quality time!!

August 7, 2010 at 1:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Emporia Blockbuster closed

Create: I completely agree with you...I'm in favor of drive up drop off @ Family Video myself...guess I'm just lazy, lol!!

July 9, 2010 at 11:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Emporia Blockbuster closed

Imnhero: first of all, what an interesting name...very interesting.

Second of all... be careful, be very very careful on who you pick your battles with. Trust me on this one ok?

Blockbuster was doomed a long time ago in this town. Rental time, price and selection were always better either at Hastings or Family Video. Granted Hastings didn't make it in this town either but I think there were plenty of other reasons why it didn't. Family Video is the only other place in town to put our dollars and I encourage Emporians to use this store. It's got free video for kids and they offer great discounts for those who rent often: say like o4 and seriously. Good luck to Family Video.

July 9, 2010 at 12:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Pyle named CNO at Newman

No, gooseylucy, the previous CNO resigned and the story was published in the paper (at least the online version anyway). The story was very brief and to the point.

June 23, 2010 at 6:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Seat belts move up in world of traffic fines

How can a law regarding your safety infringe on your rights? Oh yeah, wait...guess there are those who believe they have a right to die or not, hmmm. It's a seat belt for crying out loud. By the way it is a risk to drive in town...my kids and I are proof of that. 3 years ago we were in an accident here, 1 mile from my house. If my kids hadn't been wearing their seat belts they could have been severly injured. Why take the chance people? Just buckle up and use some common sense.

June 7, 2010 at 11:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Take action sooner

: A parent of 6th and 3rd grade students here in Emporia. A couple years ago, a similar incident happened at one of their school's (I won't name which one). The parents were sent home a letter from the principal the same day of the incident. The letter was worded very well so we, the parents would not be overally alarmed. The situation was resolved with the student being punished accordingly. I believe the principal did well in handling the situation. I for one was glad to be notified, and would want to continually be notified of situations that concern my child(ren)'s safety. But I believe each situation is different and needs to be handled accordingly. I just hope teachers/administraters don't ignore signs of school violence/bullying, no matter how little or severe they may be.

May 20, 2010 at 8:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )