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To the editor: The recent destruction of a remnant prairie unfortunately fits a pattern set by the city. Street work is an obvious example. Awhile back, they decided to pave the street I live on. The one block was torn up for no less than three months in order to put down a layer of ...
To the editor: I heartily applaud the color scheme chosen by a newer family in the West Hills neighborhood. The colors evoke a light and airy feeling, suggest the “feel good” of springtime and reflect one of the best of American values: confidence! I’m looking forward to driving by ...
To the editor: Thanks for reviewing the Baldwin City and Eudora school bond issues up for public voting May 16. Seeing the Eudora plan in full description and the Baldwin plan with scant details is very telling. Most striking is the strategic approach of Eudora’s plan in contrast to the ...
To the editor: If we wish to be honest with ourselves, we have to admit that we have known people throughout our lives who have fallen somewhere in the middle of gender expectations. For years we bullied and/or ignored these people, but honest observers recognized their presence. Your ...
To the editor: On Monday afternoon, we had a fire at 600 North St. We would like to give praise to Lawrence Fire Chief Richard Llewellyn and his entire department for their prompt and incredibly competent action to contain the fire at this residence. All of the first responders demonstrated ...
To the editor: There is a phone app that many of our citizens use called Nextdoor. It is sort of a bulletin board where, for example, people post about lost or found pets, furniture for sale, workers wanted and school issues. One topic lit up the board last week. It appears that if your ...