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SoxFan · SoxFan

I was alarmed to see that City Commission gave the seal of approval to a beer garden downtown during Arkalalah. Operating hours as listed in the paper are noon to eight on Friday (Kiddie Parade day) and noon to five on Saturday. The question that is raised in my mind is, are people with open beers goin...

S23246G · S23246G

County lifts fees for project By JEANNE RICHARDSON Staff Writer On Tuesday morning, the county commissioners voted 2-1 to waive the County Landfill Tonnage fee for Roger Sparks' project on south 61st Road in Arkansas City. The commission stipulated that they would cover the fee up to $3,000 or 200 t...

redd rover · redd rover

Even though I see that there have been some parking stalls made for the handicapped down town, they are all on the avenues. I know that Arkalalah is coming soon and there will have to be decisions made to block off streets for venders. I would like to bring it to the comissions attention that if the street...

abc123 · abc123

I really hope these clowns are paying back to the district 470 for their time, use, and damage to the building! Really, this is BS run amuck! I hope citizens are on hand to witness and document fine overtime training tax dollars at work. I understand that these people stand down when the job calls for pr...

Bruce · Bruce

I can't believe the City Commission is trying to see what the least penalty available for those businesses that broke the law. The Labor Day weekend is a way to show those that the law is the law. Please Commisioners don't show your backsides on this issue. Gee, will the killer of Jodi Sanderholm get...

S23246G · S23246G

Cowley First ponders casino impact From STAFF REPORTS The Cowley First Advisory Committee today passed a motion to form a task force to study the effects of a proposed new destination casino to be built at the Wellington exit of the I-35 turnpike. Winfield City Manager Warren Porter came up with the i...

tala · tala

Supersized Walmart has moved in and sauturated the market with 3 stores within 30 minutes drive time of each other. Were any other stores interested in Ark City besides the blue/green box? I contacted Target home offices, submitted Ark Citys' stats along with income avgs and all that goes along wit...

Bruce · Bruce

There was a letter to the editor on Saturday theat got to me. I spend mostly in town, I buy what I can here. The Lady had gone to the local lumber store and questioned if she received different treatment than a man, not really. There are several in the store who could care less who comes in and asks a quest...

Bruce · Bruce

Why not combine the dispatch center with Winfield and make a county dispatch like most other counties. This county is spending twice as much money for equipment as other counties. And don't give me that we need to provide the personal touch, if you speak to a speaker now what would be the difference i...

Sunnyflower · Sunnyflower

It wasn't too clear to me. Is the Wichita Group of Doctors out or in? Does seem like a long time with no visable action. The condition of the structure the current hospital uses just continues to get worse. Last time I was up on the second floor I noticed water leaking in around windows again. And the way t...

Bruce · Bruce

Can you believe it. The Fellows inside the jail got mad and locked the Jailers out. So the state complains and now we have to fix it. I thought the purpose was to keep them locked up. My O My, I suppose the taxpayers will now need to build the criminals a new place to play.

Sunnyflower · Sunnyflower

What happened here? There is a hole about a foot deep and at least five feet across on the East side of the Underpass. Since the hole is full of water it doesn't look that bad till one's front passenger side tire suddenly drops down in. Sure would be nice to have had a warning sign. Will this be repaired soo...

longtimer · longtimer

Two of the biggest causes of air polution and poor gas mileage are stop & go driving and excess idling (0 miles per gallon). The city can help in both respects by using some common sense in it's use of traffic stoplights. Starting north and working south. The traffic light at Skyline Road should al...

redd rover · redd rover

This is a private message I recently was sent from Commissioner Mcdonald. This was in regard to the post on the watering plan I made praising the city for implimenting it. I will share. Mcdonald wrote: The watering plan was in effect before the first editorials on watering the plants. Foss Farrar w...

Patrick · Patrick

The new poll is interesting, and so far it is hard to tell what people want. The city has been trying to bring in more activities and their is some disagreement about what the people more or better of, hike/bike trails, ball fields, both or neither. There was a grant from about 7 years ago towards a ball f...

redd rover · redd rover

Do we have our ducks in a row?????? City Settles Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Disabilities Act var wn_last_ed_date = getLEDate("Jul17,2007,7:28 AM EST"); document.write(wn_last_ed_date);July 17, 2007 06:28 AM CDT by Linda MaresThe city of Winfield settles a lawsuit claiming th...

redd rover · redd rover

I agree with Jerry on this one, too bad. With all the hub bub about "who is going to water the flowers", Phantom Planter,it is a shame your hard work was not appreciated by all. Phantom planter appreciated by some LETTER to the EDITOR In the June 22 Traveler was a picture of a downtown flower po...

arkcitybutterfly · arkcitybutterfly

I want to thank all the volunteers who put together the "Advocate" magazine for their work and their space for my daughter's story. Together we will make a difference! Thank you all!

redd rover · redd rover

This is a recent letter to the editor: Try looking at glass half-full, not half-empty As the fireworks signal a new birthday for our nation, it is time to put aside our differences and work toward a better life for our citizens, especially in Ark City. I know I have been critical about issues dear to my h...

AC_player1992 · AC_player1992

I have a HUGE problem with the way the travler treats the boys and girls that deliver the paper 6/7 days a week. Yes, i deliver papers. They are suppose to be out by 6:00 p.m. every night or 8:00 a.m. on saturday. Latley i have been getting my papers at 4:30 or 5:00. yeah i get them out on time, but here's the pr...

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	Beer Garden downtown? (Preview) I was alarmed to see that City Commission gave the seal of approval to a beer garden downtown during Arkalalah. Operating hours as listed in the paper are noon to eight on Friday (Kiddie Parade day) and noon to five on Saturday. The question that is raised in my mind is, are people with open beers goin...	SoxFan	17	1163	Fri Nov 2 9:40 PM, 2007 by SoxFan
	Is this fair? (Preview) County lifts fees for project By JEANNE RICHARDSON Staff Writer On Tuesday morning, the county commissioners voted 2-1 to waive the County Landfill Tonnage fee for Roger Sparks' project on south 61st Road in Arkansas City. The commission stipulated that they would cover the fee up to $3,000 or 200 t...	S23246G	4	669	Tue Sep 25 3:19 PM, 2007 by S23246G
	Handicapped parking during Arkalalah (Preview) Even though I see that there have been some parking stalls made for the handicapped down town, they are all on the avenues. I know that Arkalalah is coming soon and there will have to be decisions made to block off streets for venders. I would like to bring it to the comissions attention that if the street...	redd rover	12	1424	Sun Oct 7 4:22 AM, 2007 by redd rover
	Incident Scenarios - Middle School SWAT Taining (Preview) I really hope these clowns are paying back to the district 470 for their time, use, and damage to the building! Really, this is BS run amuck! I hope citizens are on hand to witness and document fine overtime training tax dollars at work. I understand that these people stand down when the job calls for pr...	abc123	9	1402	Sat Sep 8 11:16 PM, 2007 by abc123
	"Pentality pondered for illegal beer sales" (Preview) I can't believe the City Commission is trying to see what the least penalty available for those businesses that broke the law. The Labor Day weekend is a way to show those that the law is the law. Please Commisioners don't show your backsides on this issue. Gee, will the killer of Jodi Sanderholm get...	Bruce	14	1017	Tue Sep 4 9:55 PM, 2007 by Bruce
	Casino impact article (Preview) Cowley First ponders casino impact From STAFF REPORTS The Cowley First Advisory Committee today passed a motion to form a task force to study the effects of a proposed new destination casino to be built at the Wellington exit of the I-35 turnpike. Winfield City Manager Warren Porter came up with the i...	S23246G	5	507	Sat Sep 29 10:48 AM, 2007 by S23246G
	New Business in Ark City (Preview) Supersized Walmart has moved in and sauturated the market with 3 stores within 30 minutes drive time of each other. Were any other stores interested in Ark City besides the blue/green box? I contacted Target home offices, submitted Ark Citys' stats along with income avgs and all that goes along wit...	tala	8	751	Mon Oct 1 3:31 PM, 2007 by tala
	Local loss of business (Preview) There was a letter to the editor on Saturday theat got to me. I spend mostly in town, I buy what I can here. The Lady had gone to the local lumber store and questioned if she received different treatment than a man, not really. There are several in the store who could care less who comes in and asks a quest...	Bruce	5	519	Thu Oct 4 10:20 AM, 2007 by Bruce
	911 Dispatch (Preview) Why not combine the dispatch center with Winfield and make a county dispatch like most other counties. This county is spending twice as much money for equipment as other counties. And don't give me that we need to provide the personal touch, if you speak to a speaker now what would be the difference i...	Bruce	2	652	Thu Aug 9 10:20 AM, 2007 by Bruce
	New Hospital? (Preview) It wasn't too clear to me. Is the Wichita Group of Doctors out or in? Does seem like a long time with no visable action. The condition of the structure the current hospital uses just continues to get worse. Last time I was up on the second floor I noticed water leaking in around windows again. And the way t...	Sunnyflower	5	377	Fri Oct 5 12:09 AM, 2007 by Sunnyflower
	Newkirk Jail (Preview) Can you believe it. The Fellows inside the jail got mad and locked the Jailers out. So the state complains and now we have to fix it. I thought the purpose was to keep them locked up. My O My, I suppose the taxpayers will now need to build the criminals a new place to play.	Bruce	1	386	Sat Aug 4 6:38 AM, 2007 by Bruce
	Chestnut St. Underpass (Preview) What happened here? There is a hole about a foot deep and at least five feet across on the East side of the Underpass. Since the hole is full of water it doesn't look that bad till one's front passenger side tire suddenly drops down in. Sure would be nice to have had a warning sign. Will this be repaired soo...	Sunnyflower	18	606	Thu Aug 16 10:34 PM, 2007 by Sunnyflower
	Can Ark City help drivers save gasoline? (Preview) Two of the biggest causes of air polution and poor gas mileage are stop & go driving and excess idling (0 miles per gallon). The city can help in both respects by using some common sense in it's use of traffic stoplights. Starting north and working south. The traffic light at Skyline Road should al...	longtimer	14	844	Thu Aug 2 11:08 AM, 2007 by webmaster
	Misinformation and negativity (Preview) This is a private message I recently was sent from Commissioner Mcdonald. This was in regard to the post on the watering plan I made praising the city for implimenting it. I will share. Mcdonald wrote: The watering plan was in effect before the first editorials on watering the plants. Foss Farrar w...	redd rover	21	763	Sat Aug 11 5:51 AM, 2007 by redd rover
	Hike/Bike Trails, Ball Parks, both, or neither (Preview) The new poll is interesting, and so far it is hard to tell what people want. The city has been trying to bring in more activities and their is some disagreement about what the people more or better of, hike/bike trails, ball fields, both or neither. There was a grant from about 7 years ago towards a ball f...	Patrick	15	688	Tue Aug 7 8:26 PM, 2007 by Patrick
	Americans with disablities Act (Preview) Do we have our ducks in a row?????? City Settles Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Disabilities Act var wn_last_ed_date = getLEDate("Jul17,2007,7:28 AM EST"); document.write(wn_last_ed_date);July 17, 2007 06:28 AM CDT by Linda MaresThe city of Winfield settles a lawsuit claiming th...	redd rover	16	615	Thu Sep 13 7:33 PM, 2007 by redd rover
	The Phantom Planter (Preview) I agree with Jerry on this one, too bad. With all the hub bub about "who is going to water the flowers", Phantom Planter,it is a shame your hard work was not appreciated by all. Phantom planter appreciated by some LETTER to the EDITOR In the June 22 Traveler was a picture of a downtown flower po...	redd rover	4	452	Tue Oct 2 7:38 AM, 2007 by redd rover
	A Big Thanks to "Advocate" Magazine (Preview) I want to thank all the volunteers who put together the "Advocate" magazine for their work and their space for my daughter's story. Together we will make a difference! Thank you all!	arkcitybutterfly	1	398	Tue Jul 17 10:46 AM, 2007 by arkcitybutterfly
	Glass half full, or half empty? (Preview) This is a recent letter to the editor: Try looking at glass half-full, not half-empty As the fireworks signal a new birthday for our nation, it is time to put aside our differences and work toward a better life for our citizens, especially in Ark City. I know I have been critical about issues dear to my h...	redd rover	7	552	Mon Sep 10 6:51 AM, 2007 by redd rover
	Paper Delivery girls and boys. (Preview) I have a HUGE problem with the way the travler treats the boys and girls that deliver the paper 6/7 days a week. Yes, i deliver papers. They are suppose to be out by 6:00 p.m. every night or 8:00 a.m. on saturday. Latley i have been getting my papers at 4:30 or 5:00. yeah i get them out on time, but here's the pr...	AC_player1992	5	451	Sun Jul 29 7:45 AM, 2007 by AC_player1992
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