Comments by threecs
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Posted on October 31 at 1:58 p.m.
Someone I love very much spent a few nights in the Lyon County jail and I was so afraid of what might happen while he was there. Everything went well and he was treated with utmost respect and felt safe. In fact, in his stories he mentions meaningful conversations with the jailers that became part of his actions to clean up, take responsibility and fly right.
I so much appreciated that we had a local county jail staffed by neighbors just like us, who are doing the best job they can in difficult situations. It was exactly what he needed.
Posted on October 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Not My Kid offers the first test free to communities who will arrange an event such as this. Then if the parents choose to buy more kits, they pay the $40.
Its sad to see so much stereotyping of what kind of family might have kids who use. It proves again that there is a huge generational and socio-economic communication gap in our country. Great parents with straight A students are just as likely to be dealing with abuse and addiction (whether or not they know it yet). If parents can know for sure what is happening with a quick and easy drug screen in the privacy of their home, they can better prepare themselves for any action - if necessary. If the result is clear, they can relax just a little and celebrate their hard work!
Posted on September 4 at 2:22 p.m.
But the issue is that the business has been featured again and again as a model for all area businesses to strive for. I personally know of at least five businesses who deserved support and recognition during the years this one was overshadowing everyone else; the sweetheart of Emporia. Most of those entrepreneurs have written off Emporia, as this story is not new to them. They were aware of the inconsistencies in the story years ago and decided this was not the place for them to grow a business.
Posted on June 25 at 5:25 p.m.
I recently drove the turnpike from Topeka to Emporia for the first time in several years, and I began to understand the logic. From that viewpoint, everything looked beautiful and enticing. The new school, new houses, new aquatic park, soccer field, turnpike gate. Emporia looked like the perfect place to raise a family. I suppose many cities are doing the same thing, but I have to say I was shocked by the image from that viewpoint, as compared to my regular (25 year) viewpoints from north 99, west 50, east 50, etc. It was almost like there was a new Emporia being built, which is quite in contrast to the Emporia I am familiar with. Its no wonder the residents feel so divided.
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Posted on November 14 at 12:54 p.m.
Fantastic! I've been nearly killed on that road twice in my life - vehicles in wrong lanes traveling at top speeds towards me - like freaky, bad dreams! Even though its better than it used to be, ask any EMT in Chase County about their experiences on highway 50 and you will know that it hasn't changed enough yet.
On State studies passing on US 50