Opinion

Wall’s razing opportunity for downtown
December 18, 2008
A quick tour of downtown Eudora is likely to produce disappointment as construction awaits the melting of snow that covers piles of dirt and materials and unfinished work sites. But amid all that is one bright spot. The leaning wall with its barricades and bad mural is gone. It has been replaced by a much lower retaining wall of decorative masonry.
Community makes Holiday Auction success
December 18, 2008
On Dec. 2, the local chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority had its first of what is planned to be annual Holiday Auction. The purpose of the auction was to raise funds to assist with local charitable efforts, primarily the adoption of local families in need of assistance with Christmas gifts and meals. Since this was our first auction, we were concerned as to whether or not it would be a success.
Bio-defense lab victory for unity
December 11, 2008
Will unity of Bio-defense victory extent to legislative session
Christmas season provides apologetic attempt at poetry
By John Beal
December 11, 2008
Whimsical verse sets ground for Christmas poem
Governor should take lead in crisis
December 4, 2008
Last week, two Republican legislators called for Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to immediately use her executive powers to order cuts in state spending in the face of continuing shortfalls in state revenue. The Republican lawmakers point was that the earlier cuts were proposed, the more time agencies had to deal with the consequences.
Downtown street changes poorly planned
December 4, 2008
When I read the recent editorial in The Eudora News saying that everyone is sick and tired for downtown construction, I thought it an understatement. The editorial went on to say if we just grin and bear it for a while longer, downtown Eudora is going to look great when it’s finished. I wish I could feel that way, but I can’t.
Community support appreciated
December 4, 2008
The recent fire at our new church building has been a devastating loss for us of the Eudora United Methodist Church congregation. The outpouring of support and prayers from the community of Eudora has been such a blessing to us.
West fifth-graders, teacher thanked
December 4, 2008
I would like to offer a big thank you to the Eudora West Elementary fifth-grade class and Cindy O’Bryhim.
Thanksgiving is optimism in face of harsh times
November 26, 2008
Despite the surety of further hard times, the Pilgrims and Lincoln gave thanks for the bounty provided as they readied for challenges ahead. We would do well to emulate their confidence Thursday.
Downtown businesses need support
November 20, 2008
The downtown project is well into its fourth month. It is at a point that everyone is tired of the constant hassles and can’t see enough of the end results to be forgive the aggravation.
Community support fund running low
November 20, 2008
Everywhere we look lately, we see evidence of a nation struggling with money issues. Eudora residents are not immune to financial hardships.
Businesses thanked for support of EHS band
November 20, 2008
We want to than the following businesses for all of their support of the Eudora High School marching band up to this point in the school year.
Thanks owed to all of Tuesday’s candidates
November 6, 2008
Wednesday was a day of differing emotions for those invested in the elections of the day before. It was a day of joy and anticipation for the winners and their supporters and a day of reflection and sadness for the losers and those who backed them. Of course, those most heavily invested were the candidates.
Pets help us through hard times
By Matt VanderVelde
November 6, 2008
Everywhere we hear the moans and groans of how tough the economic times are. Obviously if you are one who lost a job, had a house or car repossessed, or are living at the base of a mountain of debt, times are tough. But who are we listening to?