Think about kids –
I’m writing in reference to people speeding down the streets in our school zones and elsewhere.
School has begun, there are children everywhere. They may not see the vehicles coming and step out from parked cars and be struck and possibly killed. Could you live with yourself it this happened to you? And it could be your child.
Here on South Jefferson it is bad. I would be safe in saying some cars are running 40 to 45 miles per hour. It’s not just the younger generation either. Some adults are guilty, also. Let’s give this some serious thought and protect all our children.
While speaking about children, the article in the Register about shortage of funds for Toys for Tots may not or doesn’t have enough money to buy toys for the needy this Christmas. Think about how you would feel if your children got up Christmas morning and didn’t have any toys, etc. to open. Maybe someone responsible could start a drive and take donations to help fund the cause.
There is always someone who would claim to be collecting for whatever cause and isn’t, then keeps the donations for themselves. If you would care to donate for this cause we could find a responsible party to collect and if you donate make check payable to Toys for Tots.
If our city can squander half a million dollars on the hardly used rails to trails and the idea of a dog park, surely they can use some money to help out with the important cause of Toys for Tots. At least the money would be spent on something worthwhile and very important. I’m hoping that the needy kids can have something to open on Christmas morning.
Please give both of the above a lot of thought. And keep all the children safe from harm or death.
Keep Smiling,
Carl Letsinger
Iola, Kan.
Mosquitoes are back:
Thank you for spraying for mosquitoes
I would like to thank the city council for deciding to begin spraying again in the south part of town next week.
The mosquitoes have been bad this month. You can’t go out to water any plants without them biting you. I am sure others in our part of the town will appreciate it too.
Thank you!
Lavon Johnson
Iola, Kan.
