Opinions

A fascinating window into the past was published Dec. 14, 1901, in the Topeka State Journal. The story features the recollections of John Armstrong, an antislavery activist who had been in Topeka since its founding in 1854. More of the story was found in “Kansas Historical Collections, Vol. VIII.

School Boards are composed of members in positions to govern school districts and the education of students. This should be a formulation of intelligent, open-minded individuals. No personal agendas, no chips on shoulders and no burrs under saddles.

Sunday afternoon was hopping in Holyrood, with Barefoot Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen leading the crowd.It is exciting for this small town to resume one of its famous pastimes.Yet, as couples spun around the floor, few young faces were in the crowd.

Editor/ PublisherI’m going to tell you something I probably shouldn’t, but the truth is I don’t have a filter in real life, so why should I have one in a column on the editorial page?Stepping into the role of editor/publisher was one I knew I would grow into, and felt ready to tackle.

As the nation moved toward Civil War in the tumultuous decade of the 1850s, Kansas Territory became a smoldering ember in a mounting conflict over slavery in America. Would the 34th state enter the Union in recognition of slavery or would it be a free state?The election of Abraham Lincoln on Nov.

Vote, comments were hurtful Dear Ms. Doty, My name is Jennifer Kepka and I live in Wilson with my husband, Dr. Dennis Kepka. I am a retired RN and I would like to comment on your statement that was highlighted in this week’s newspaper about the school situation.

The USD 112 Board of Education made a myriad of decisions during its Jan. 9 meeting. While the vote to shutter Wilson Jr./Sr. High School was inarguably the headline, other items from that night need attention.

Abraham Lincoln arrived at the Springfield, Ill., telegraph office the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1860, to follow the election returns as they came in from across the country. Eight, nine, 10 o’clock brought state after state in favor of Mr.

Closing Wilson Jr./Sr. School doesn’t make senseDear Editor, The public hearing for the proposed closing of the Wilson Jr./Sr. High School was held Jan. 4 at Wilson School. USD 112 Board of Education conducted the meeting.The meeting was held in the WHS gym.

Changes in leadership at the building and district level, as well as the additions of several staff members and teachers, have brought opportunities for growth and change.The beginning of the school year started with a promising theme, Let’s Grow!