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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 08:00 |
Voters sometimes pass on primary elections, waiting for the real issues to be tackled in the general election in November, but if Miami County residents choose to stay home Tuesday, they’ll miss out on the chance to have a say in the outcome of some very important issues.
First, the future of the county’s quarter-cent sales tax will be decided by voters in Tuesday’s primary election, and it’s a tax that has been extremely beneficial in the past. It’s already helped fund multiple road and bridge improvements throughout the county, and if it’s approved, five more bridge repair projects will take place during the next five years.
Miami County Commissioner Lyle Wobker also is facing competition in Tuesday’s primary from Republican challenger Danny Gallagher. Voters in the Fifth District will have the power to choose which candidate they want to face off against Democratic challenger Joshua Furnish in November.
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Opinion
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 08:00 |
Miami County has a reputation for having a strong presence of war veterans, and it once again proved true over the weekend.
Veterans from across Kansas, who are members of the Forty & Eight, gathered in Paola on Saturday for a state meeting of the organization. Paola residents should be honored the group chose to meet here, considering the closest Forty & Eight voiture is located in Johnson County.
Thanks to the efforts of Paola veterans like Carl Gregg, who is the Chef de Gare of Voiture 1510 out of Johnson County, the group decided Paola would be the best place for their state meeting.
National Forty & Eight member Preston Olson told his fellow members Saturday that Miami County has a strong presence of veterans, and he hopes Gregg soon will be joined in the organization by several other Miami County war heroes. He even said Paola may someday get its own voiture.
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Opinion
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Wednesday, 30 June 2010 08:00 |
Paola residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Independence Day this weekend right here in Miami County.
The annual fireworks display at Lake Miola will once again light up the sky Saturday night thanks to the organization of the Paola Chamber of Commerce. Every year people flock to the lake to enjoy an evening on the boat or play a few games on the beach leading up to the fireworks display.
This is a great opportunity to celebrate the patriotic holiday without having to stray too far from home.
This year, though, local residents will have another opportunity to celebrate the holiday all day on Saturday. A group of friends have organized a Christian-oriented event called the Freedom Festival.
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Opinion
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010 08:00 |
Those who missed out on the art on display during Paola’s first Art and Wine Stroll on Saturday soon will get another shot to see fine art featured in Miami County.
Granted, the art soon to be displayed at the Miami County Historical Museum will be featured on a smaller scale — literally.
The museum once again will play host to the annual Miniatures Art Show beginning Monday and through the end of July. The attention to detail highlighted by the tiny masterpieces are truly a sight to see every year.
Miami County residents are encouraged to stop by the museum during the next month and check out the artwork. While they’re at the museum, odds are that they’ll find something else to catch their attention amongst the massive collection of historical memorabilia.
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Opinion
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Wednesday, 16 June 2010 08:00 |
Asking someone from “the city” up north what their first thoughts about Paola are likely would generate some interesting responses.
Some might mention tractors, farmers or other rural mainstays, while others might talk about the charm of small-town life. Odds are, though, that few people would mention the rich culture of art, music, dining and history that permeates the town.
These hidden features may not be hidden much longer, as they all will be on display Saturday during Paola’s first Art and Wine Stroll.
The community is rich with talented artists, which is why Park Square is now surrounded by three art galleries that feature a variety of pieces.
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