LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The transgender menace in Kansas No, I am not the devil, so don’t believe everything you read on the internet, but I live in your community. I question our politicians who want to revoke my rights.
May 2023
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Kansas deserves a Legislature that champions family values and inclusivity
I recently attended the Veto Session Conversation hosted by the Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County and the Mainstream Coalition, where Gov. Laura Kelly’s recent vetoes of several disturbing bills were discussed. These bills targeted vulnerable Kansans, particularly the LGBTQ community, and neglected pressing issues affecting all Kansans.
Lets support active transportation
The press release received on Star Wars Day was welcomed, with a statement that was welcome to start the notice off. “Increasing active transportation opportunities across Kansas – whether walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, skateboarding, etc.
VICKIE LYNN HUXMAN (YOUK)
Vickie Lynn Huxman (Youk) was born in Goessel, Kansas on February 17, 1954 the youngest of seven children to Leland and Lorene Youk and entered eternal life on May 2, 2023. Celebration of Life Service 2:00 p.m. May 18, 2023 at the Newton Christian Church in Newton officiated by Chaplin Greg Schmidt. Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to service time May 18 at the Church.
HOROSCOPE
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t feel obligated to do everything yourself. Reach out to people who share your concerns. Set boundaries when dealing with difficult people. Distance yourself from those who spread fake news.
COLD NOSE THEORY HAS MANY VARIABLES AT PLAY
Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters column. After a winter of wild weather, spring is fully here. That means many of us are heading outdoors. Please play it safe and remember to guard against the sun with hats, long sleeves and sunscreen, and to ease back into physical activities. Balmier weather means ticks and mosquitoes have begun to emerge, so don’t forget the bug protection as well. And now, onward to your letters.
New hobby shop to set up at car show
A few years ago Fred Cross came home with a box of Lego - he was looking for something he and his autistic son could do together. They built, and they went looking for more Lego.
Cusik, Stucky named women of the year
Since 1956, the Newton Area Women of the Year program has honored women who give freely of their time and talents to make Newton a better place to live. Women who live or work in Newton or North Newton are eligible.
Gold Rush hits Northridge
On May 5 Newton Marshals (The Newton Police Department) were patrolling a small section of northern Newton checking claims, and alleged claim jumpers makeshift jail. They also posed for a few photos.
In Brief
‘Barbecue for Bricks’ set for May 6 Barbecue for Bricks, a fund-raiser for New Jerusalem Mission, will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.