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uniontrooper · uniontrooper

I`m convinced, thoroughly and without a doubt, that the United States Congress is a far greater threat to our nation than any foreign terrorist, especially in an election year. You`ve read the articles, seen the voting records, the mudslinging, posturing and grandstanding by the great majorit...

peech · peech

But I agree with the tagline "Ark City IS a good place to call home." I've lived in HUGE metropolitan areas and I'm not afraid living here. Not afraid to leave my car in my driveway at night, or run out around the block to the convenience store without locking my door. I'm not afraid to walk by...

knightrules1 · knightrules1

Thought this was good & decided to share with you. -- Edited by knightrules1 at 07:34, 2008-07-08

DorothyintheRubySlippers · DorothyintheRubySlippers

Call me "old school", and I'm sure some of you will call me worse, but I was disappointed and then disgusted with the version of our national anthem that was chosen by the the local radio station to open the music played during the fireworks display. So much so that I turned off my radio! I co...

christi · christi

Hello, My short animated film, Ark City may air on PBS Channel 13 if it wins the online contest. I believe it is only in the NY area, but maybe accessible with satellite. Please, please take 4 minutes to watch my film and I truly hope you will vote for it. Thank you so much. http://www.thirteen.org/...

S23246G · S23246G

deleted -- Edited by S23246G at 07:34, 2008-07-03

MB · MB

There was two young men in light blue jumpsuits picking up my trash the other day and when I saw this my mouth dropped open.. Just assuming and you may correct me if I'm wrong that they are criminals.. Why on earth do we have criminals picking up our trash? So we're paying for our trash to be picked up by thes...

MB · MB

Geez- This board always posts my message before I'm ready! Anyways this was on NEWSCOW.. A work-release inmate who failed to return to the Cowley County Jail after working at a local restaurant Wednesday has yet to be apprehended, Undersheriff Don Read said Friday. Tyler Christian, 22, left work We...

S23246G · S23246G

Here is part of a conversation held in the blog on the Traveler's website that I felt needed it's own forum. Someone brought up the fact that the commissioners now have badges, and have possibly used them as if they have Police authority. Here is Patrick McDonald's response, followed by a few others...

Greenpiece · Greenpiece

-- Edited by Greenpiece at 16:58, 2008-04-16

motherof2 · motherof2

Graffiti raises police attention By CHRIS ROBINETTE Traveler Correspondent A graffiti incident at Pinky's Ceramics at 1002 N. Summit has sparked some concern over gang activity in Ark City, Ark City Police Chief Sean Wallace said. "We have some gang members that have been transferred here,...

abc123 · abc123

Today there was another accident in the parking lot of the high school, a young lady cutting through parking spaces to try and beat the masses hit a vehicle broadside in the traffic lane marked for a normal traffic flow. Soon school will be out, remind your young drivers how to accept responsibil...

S23246G · S23246G

This was in the Traveler online edition on May 15, 2008 Stalking law was Kelley's idea TRAVELER VIEWS The lion's share of the credit for the stalking bill, which Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has signed into law, goes to Rep. Kasha Kelley, R-Arkansas City. Kelley had the bill drafted and introduced it after...

justagirlnks · justagirlnks

HOW TRUE!..GREAT STORY BY FOSS FARRAR! GOD BLESS..AND HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Sunnyflower · Sunnyflower

In all this talk about the boarded up windows I haven't seen any mention about the painted ones. Can the new regulations be written so that such decorated ones are allowed or at least grandfathered in? To me those painted window covers look a whole lot better than the ones where there is currently glass...

S23246G · S23246G

From Nescow 4/23/08 Professor: 87 percent think Thurber is guilty By Shane Farley April 23, 2008 - 1:05:28 pm Nearly 90 percent of Cowley County residents believe that Justin Thurber is guilty of killing Jodi Sanderholm in January 2007, according to a survey presented at a hearing Wednesday mornin...

bentnhalf52 · bentnhalf52

I just read the ad in the paper and went to his website. I highly recommend viewing this site. I don't know Mr. Emerson but I found his number in the phone book. I called him Sunday evening to ask some questions. He told me we could talk over the phone or he would come to Ark City to meet me. I remember Mr. Emers...

FarmWife · FarmWife

So sorry, for the sad news of Jodi, this evening. Broken my heart, as a former Cowley County resident. Arkansas City Police, conducted an impressive investigation. Evident, that they did not allow "pride", to hinder the job. Bravo, Brava. This should be an example, for other agencies...

Sunnyflower · Sunnyflower

Was grand to see the trees and flowers in bloom but has anyone else noticed the lack of bees? I haven't seen any in my yard.

me2 · me2

Well here we go again! Sometime Friday night into Saturday morning their was a series of tire slashings along the area of C Street and D Street. Including 2 of my mothers tires. Just great when people are on a fixed income!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Congress and our nation and national security (Preview) I`m convinced, thoroughly and without a doubt, that the United States Congress is a far greater threat to our nation than any foreign terrorist, especially in an election year. You`ve read the articles, seen the voting records, the mudslinging, posturing and grandstanding by the great majorit...	uniontrooper	1	399	Sat Jul 26 12:51 AM, 2008 by blah
	Don't know why the original post was deleted (Preview) But I agree with the tagline "Ark City IS a good place to call home." I've lived in HUGE metropolitan areas and I'm not afraid living here. Not afraid to leave my car in my driveway at night, or run out around the block to the convenience store without locking my door. I'm not afraid to walk by...	peech	0	342	Mon Jul 21 2:43 AM, 2008 by peech
	Ark City's a good place to call home (Preview) Thought this was good & decided to share with you. -- Edited by knightrules1 at 07:34, 2008-07-08	knightrules1	13	995	Sat Jul 19 9:54 AM, 2008 by hippie
	Star Spangled Banner Disrespect (Preview) Call me "old school", and I'm sure some of you will call me worse, but I was disappointed and then disgusted with the version of our national anthem that was chosen by the the local radio station to open the music played during the fireworks display. So much so that I turned off my radio! I co...	DorothyintheRubySlippers	22	4191	Fri Jul 11 9:59 PM, 2008 by lagonda
	ARK CITY FILM online (Preview) Hello, My short animated film, Ark City may air on PBS Channel 13 if it wins the online contest. I believe it is only in the NY area, but maybe accessible with satellite. Please, please take 4 minutes to watch my film and I truly hope you will vote for it. Thank you so much. http://www.thirteen.org/...	christi	0	356	Tue Jul 8 3:50 PM, 2008 by christi
	Disorderly Conduct in Ark City (Preview) deleted -- Edited by S23246G at 07:34, 2008-07-03	S23246G	29	1282	Tue Jul 8 12:56 PM, 2008 by motherof2
	Just Curious... (Preview) There was two young men in light blue jumpsuits picking up my trash the other day and when I saw this my mouth dropped open.. Just assuming and you may correct me if I'm wrong that they are criminals.. Why on earth do we have criminals picking up our trash? So we're paying for our trash to be picked up by thes...	MB	19	1508	Mon Jun 30 2:01 PM, 2008 by MB
	Local inmate doesn't come back from work... (Preview) Geez- This board always posts my message before I'm ready! Anyways this was on NEWSCOW.. A work-release inmate who failed to return to the Cowley County Jail after working at a local restaurant Wednesday has yet to be apprehended, Undersheriff Don Read said Friday. Tyler Christian, 22, left work We...	MB	1	354	Mon Jun 30 1:51 PM, 2008 by MB
	Amigos and their Badges! (Preview) Here is part of a conversation held in the blog on the Traveler's website that I felt needed it's own forum. Someone brought up the fact that the commissioners now have badges, and have possibly used them as if they have Police authority. Here is Patrick McDonald's response, followed by a few others...	S23246G	3	714	Sun Jun 15 2:43 PM, 2008 by S23246G
	Leaders that quit (Preview) -- Edited by Greenpiece at 16:58, 2008-04-16	Greenpiece	4	739	Fri Jun 6 9:19 PM, 2008 by lagonda
	gang graffiti still there ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) Graffiti raises police attention By CHRIS ROBINETTE Traveler Correspondent A graffiti incident at Pinky's Ceramics at 1002 N. Summit has sparked some concern over gang activity in Ark City, Ark City Police Chief Sean Wallace said. "We have some gang members that have been transferred here,...	motherof2	129	5019	Mon Jun 2 9:09 PM, 2008 by lagonda
	High School Drivers (Preview) Today there was another accident in the parking lot of the high school, a young lady cutting through parking spaces to try and beat the masses hit a vehicle broadside in the traffic lane marked for a normal traffic flow. Soon school will be out, remind your young drivers how to accept responsibil...	abc123	1	433	Sun May 25 5:07 PM, 2008 by me2
	Stalking Law (Preview) This was in the Traveler online edition on May 15, 2008 Stalking law was Kelley's idea TRAVELER VIEWS The lion's share of the credit for the stalking bill, which Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has signed into law, goes to Rep. Kasha Kelley, R-Arkansas City. Kelley had the bill drafted and introduced it after...	S23246G	0	328	Thu May 15 3:15 PM, 2008 by S23246G
	MOTHERS WORK NEVER DONE (Preview) HOW TRUE!..GREAT STORY BY FOSS FARRAR! GOD BLESS..AND HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!	justagirlnks	0	331	Sun May 11 11:42 AM, 2008 by justagirlnks
	Windows (Preview) In all this talk about the boarded up windows I haven't seen any mention about the painted ones. Can the new regulations be written so that such decorated ones are allowed or at least grandfathered in? To me those painted window covers look a whole lot better than the ones where there is currently glass...	Sunnyflower	15	1012	Thu May 8 12:35 PM, 2008 by motherof2
	Should Thurber get a change of venue? (Preview) From Nescow 4/23/08 Professor: 87 percent think Thurber is guilty By Shane Farley April 23, 2008 - 1:05:28 pm Nearly 90 percent of Cowley County residents believe that Justin Thurber is guilty of killing Jodi Sanderholm in January 2007, according to a survey presented at a hearing Wednesday mornin...	S23246G	13	830	Tue May 6 12:14 AM, 2008 by CALLUS
	Randy Emerson For Sheriff (Preview) I just read the ad in the paper and went to his website. I highly recommend viewing this site. I don't know Mr. Emerson but I found his number in the phone book. I called him Sunday evening to ask some questions. He told me we could talk over the phone or he would come to Ark City to meet me. I remember Mr. Emers...	bentnhalf52	8	763	Sun May 4 1:56 AM, 2008 by Wilson
	Jodie Sanderholm and Arkansas City Community ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) So sorry, for the sad news of Jodi, this evening. Broken my heart, as a former Cowley County resident. Arkansas City Police, conducted an impressive investigation. Evident, that they did not allow "pride", to hinder the job. Bravo, Brava. This should be an example, for other agencies...	FarmWife	61	24150	Mon Apr 28 1:10 PM, 2008 by blah
	Where are the Bees? (Preview) Was grand to see the trees and flowers in bloom but has anyone else noticed the lack of bees? I haven't seen any in my yard.	Sunnyflower	9	522	Sun Apr 27 4:11 PM, 2008 by lagonda
	MORE VANDALISM! (Preview) Well here we go again! Sometime Friday night into Saturday morning their was a series of tire slashings along the area of C Street and D Street. Including 2 of my mothers tires. Just great when people are on a fixed income!	me2	20	908	Mon Apr 21 2:57 PM, 2008 by motherof2
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