Letters to the editor

Pet overpopulation
August 14, 2008
Across the United States, animal shelters are filled with millions of cats, dogs, kittens and puppies in need of permanent homes. These are beautiful, healthy animals that have been cast away by people who were not willing to make a lifelong commitment and take responsibility for making sure their pets don’t add to the pet overpopulation burden.
Autism confusion
August 14, 2008
Since I’ve actually had autistic students recently in my English classroom at Bonner Springs High School, in USD 204, I was a little surprised at the letter in the Chieftain (July 31) chiding us for sending our autistic students to Kansas City.
Local flavor appreciated
August 7, 2008
We have thoroughly enjoyed the writings of Doris Elliott Watson that have been published on occasion in our newspaper. Her words and memories give my family a deeper appreciation of the diverse background that has given rise to our hometown over the years.
Autism in schools
August 7, 2008
My heart goes out to Mr. Stapleton and his family. Misinformation is a dangerous thing. While two years ago, I might have agreed with his belief that children with autism were being bused to Kansas City, Kan., I can tell you as the proud parent of a senior and sophomore, children with autism are in every building in Bonner Springs.
Choir appreciated
July 31, 2008
I appreciated the story “Magazine features Bonner choir director’s achievements” on the front page of the July 24, issue of the Chieftain.
Autistic outsiders
July 31, 2008
One in every 144 children finds themselves in the autism spectrum. Not only do these children find themselves in a world that they can’t understand, but usually they find themselves in a world that doesn’t understand them either.
Dairy Days thanks
July 24, 2008
The Basehor Dairy Days planning committee would like to thank everyone who helped make our 3rd annual Basehor Dairy Days the best yet. Events such as this require a great deal of physical and financial effort.
Dairy Days thanks
July 23, 2008
The Basehor Dairy Days planning committee would like to thank everyone who helped make our 3rd annual Basehor Dairy Days the best yet.
Thanks for Blast
July 10, 2008
On June 28, Downtown Bonner Inc. sponsored the ninth annual Bonner Blast.
Support appreciated
July 10, 2008
Vaughn-Trent Community Services is so thankful for the overwhelming support the community gives to the organization not only when Christmas food baskets are distributed, but throughout the year.
Glory days recalled
July 10, 2008
I enjoyed the sports feature by Nick Bates about the Bonner Springs High School 1980 Girls Track Team in the June 12, 2008, issue.
Letter of thanks
July 3, 2008
Thanks to all those who came, sent flowers and contributed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund as memorials to Carolyn Carson.
Take the Walk
July 3, 2008
Dr. Rae Sedgwick’s historic description of early-morning walks in Bonner Springs took her past a garden that my mother’s walk took her during her last four years of life.
Harassing rides
June 26, 2008
In response to Cheryl Reischman’s recent letter about unruly dogs, the dogs do not have more rights than you do. Their owners don’t have more rights than you do, either.
Cleanup success
June 26, 2008
The 2008 Edwardsville Summer Solstice Clean-Up Day was a huge success this past weekend. The event drew a steady stream of residents with loads of trash and treasures they no longer wanted.

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