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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Friday, 12 March 2010 08:00 |
The Miami County Commissioners voted Wednesday afternoon to allow fireworks sales in the county outside city limits and growth areas. This is a step in the right direction. In many instances, an activity is regulated or prohibited because of a small, loud group, while the silent majority pays the price. Fireworks regulations are no different. Drive down the street of any town in Kansas that has not banned fireworks and it’ll be apparent that a large portion of the population thoroughly enjoys celebrating Independence Day loudly.
Besides providing more options for fireworks stands, the commissioners’ actions will provide a new, though small, source of revenue for the county. Removing senseless revenue-stifling regulations like these are a good move on the part of any governing body.
If this can be done at the county level, one has to wonder if there are any unneeded regulations stifling revenue for the state or even federal governments. Perhaps it’s time to review a few old restrictions that might have been put in place to silence a small, loud group of people shouting ‘there ought to be a law.’
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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 08:00 |
It was a good day for Paola on Saturday, and not just because the spring-like weather gave everyone a chance to enjoy some fun in the sun outdoors.
Members of the Paola Volunteer Fire Department officially introduced their new home to the community Saturday afternoon during an open house for the city’s recently completed fire station.
The community came out in droves to see first-hand how an old school building was transformed into a fire station and to meet the local volunteers who help keep the city safe.
All the volunteer firefighters, each dressed in their official uniforms, were beaming from ear to ear throughout the day, and why not? There certainly are a lot of positives surrounding the new station.
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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 08:00 |
Tom Brokaw called it “The Greatest Generation.”
It includes the group of Americans who, despite still reeling from the effects of the Great Depression, bravely fought for their country overseas during World War II and then helped rebuild the fragile U.S. economy upon their return home.
Members of this generation would go on to give birth to the baby boomers in the 1950s and remain influential parts of society for the next 60 years.
Herb Fickel of Paola is a member of this generation, and he is joined by his fellow World War II veterans scattered throughout Miami County and across the country.
But the members of this generation, as tends to happen, are more and more frequently becoming victims of time.
America has another war to focus on and another depression to worry about. As World War II veterans age and slow their pace in life, it’s easy for the rest of society to focus on more pressing issues.
But forgetting the sacrifices this generation made and the accomplishments it achieved is something this country can’t afford to do — especially as we begin to face new challenges of our own.
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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 08:00 |
Ever since the city of Paola inherited Paola Cultural Center from the Ursuline Sisters years ago, the building has been an issue of debate among residents.
Some said the building was in disrepair and the limited income generated by it was not worth the cost of fixing it up. Others said it was an architectural marvel, a strong piece of Paola history that needed to be utilized and maintained.
Voters eventually helped decide the fate of the building in 2005, when they agreed to renew a half-cent sales tax, with a portion of the revenue going to improve what is now called Paola Community Center.
Those renovations were completed recently, and residents last year got to enjoy a new and improved Community Center. Director Chad Myers has worked hard to promote the new building and to bring some interesting acts to Paola, and his efforts paid off Saturday with one of the best shows yet to be featured inside the new theater.
The Liverpool Legends, who typically perform in a theater in Branson, Mo., made a trip to Paola, putting on an energetic musical performance that included video, smoke, lights, bubbles, costumes and great Beatles impersonations to entertain the crowd.
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Opinion
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Written by Staff
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010 23:34 |
The Paola community already has stepped up big time to help the victims of a devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, and those who have yet to find the right time to help out will have another excellent opportunity Friday.
Six Paola High School students who recently formed an improv comedy group called Super Plaid are set to put on a special show Friday at Paola Community Center, with the proceeds going to help those struggling in Haiti.
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