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To the editor: This summer I saw a story on PBS Saturday News that caught my eye. Apparently in Florida there is a sanctuary for aging penguins. These seniors eat fish that would match any top restaurant. In addition to great meals, these penguins get physical therapy and, if needed, ...
To the editor: The adults have definitely left the room of late. On one side we have a chief executive opining on a restaurant’s redesigned sign, having a large, Big Brotheresque image of himself displayed outside a government building, and going public with inane and frivolous comments. ...
To the editor: Every year as another school year begins, I think about the teachers in our midst and the ever-increasing challenges they face. As they welcome 30 youngsters to their classroom, they are dealing with different environments, medications, social skills and readiness. Many of ...
To the editor: America is a democracy at great risk. Where is our Congress? We need your immediate legislative action! Some in Congress are bravely speaking out about Donald Trump’s tyranny. Where are the rest of our elected leaders? We need all members of Congress to remind Trump of who ...
To the editor: A month or so ago, city officials announced that “camping will no longer be allowed anywhere in Lawrence, including Brook Creek Park, Burcham Park and Sandra Shaw Park.” I happen to live close to Burcham and Sandra Shaw parks, and over the weekend spent an hour walking ...
To the editor: I am a KU grad, earning three degrees there, and I have had great love and respect for the school. Years ago, I established a scholarship designated to help “first generation immigrant” students and a number of these students have benefitted from the scholarship, which has ...