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Re: Johnson County Post awarded $300,000 grant from Google News Initiative

Amiable — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:18:13 -0000

Bravo and congratulations, Johnson County Post. We love your coverage and reporting of the news in Johnson County. Good journalism can't be beat! We remember when you were simply the Prairie Village Post. Onward and upward, y'all.

Re: Prairie Village to discuss neighborhood design guidelines

Amiable — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:44:55 -0000

I attended the Dec 16 meeting and witnessed the discussion first hand. I'm glad this got pushed back to the planning commission (and was pleased with Ward 6's Terrence Gallagher's motion to have the commission make a recommendation). I find it hard to believe the RB1 lots will cause the same controversy as the larger RA1s did, but time will tell. I hope the entire city council will become better versed about the RB1 lots as more than one had trouble distinguishing them from other lot sizes on Monday night.

Re: Some JoCo cities report prolonged, persistent power outages

Amiable — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:13:02 -0000

Power outages in my PV neighborhood have seen a significant rise over the past 6 - 8 years. We average an outage once a quarter. It's astonishing that Evergy has so little concern for this situation. The last time I lost power we were having a gentle rainstorm, no wind, no lightning. My internet provider notified me of the outage. Evergy never reached out (I'm on its text database). I guess when you're the only game in town you can be dismissive of your customer base. A shame, really.

Re: Prairie Village petitions clear county hurdle — What’s next?

Amiable — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:07:05 -0000

I was thinking about the clarity provided the citizens of Prairie Village from the city clerk's office regarding this next phase of the petitions. While the process will likely be unpleasant on all fronts, it will be managed with full transparency and accessible to anyone who wants to read or view this vital work as it moves through PV's system of government.

Re: Prairie Village to start designing new community center concept

Amiable — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:31:46 -0000

I'm excited about the new facilities for Prairie Village, it's a terrific, long-term investment and a win for current and future residents of Prairie Village. I appreciate the work the YMCA, the Johnson County Library system, and PV's City Council have done to push this initiative forward.

Re: JoCo DA rejected attempts to recall Prairie Village mayor

Amiable — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:56:59 -0000

There have been four recalls, and with each new recall submission, "the language is updated in what appears to be an attempt to meet [Johnson County District Attorney Steve ] Howe’s legal grounds outlined in a previous response letter." I'm grateful the DA found no legal grounds to recall Mikkelson. What a sad waste of our tax dollars and resources.

Re: Kansas House passes school choice bill tied to special ed funding and teacher pay

Amiable — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:08:31 -0000

Thank you to my representative, Jerry Stogsdill, for speaking the truth. Private education (religious, home, and otherwise) is not held to the same standard as public schools. It indeed opens a pit of "in it for the money" vs. best for our children organizations. These private institutions will take the money, have zero accountability, and have the ability pick & choose which child gets accepted into their programs. Did anyone think about our rural neighbors where there are few if any private options? An unfortunate state of affairs, Kansas.

Re: Capitol Update: Sen. Cindy Holscher decries school voucher bill ‘scam’

Amiable — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:26:57 -0000

Completely agree with this piece. It's a total waste of taxpayer dollars to fund private (including religious and home schools) education. These institutions can pick and choose which children get to attend their schools (it's not everybody, like our public school system). These private institutions educate without oversight and are also exceptionally unavailable to our neighbors in rural Kansas. What a sham. Please email your state representative and ask them to vote NO on SB83. Here's the link to find your rep: https://ksleglookup.org/#/

Re: Anti-abortion lawmakers propose complete ban in Kansas

Amiable — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:15:15 -0000

Why did Scott Stringfield, medical director of Choices Medical Clinic (a crisis pregnancy center) align those in defense of this ban with the "principled" terrorists of 9/11? If I were an ardent anti-choice person, I'd be offended.

Re: Mission Gateway FAQ — City tries to answer questions about long-delayed project

Amiable — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:06:43 -0000

It's a shame to see this parcel of land stand dormant for so long. 15 years ago I'd considered a home in the neighborhood and remember sharing with my realtor "exciting, it's right near this new development!" with all the hope it would be built. I'm surprised a FAQ isn't "how long will the city continue to live with this sad state of affairs?" I assume that's up to the city's residents. They'd have to agree to foot the bill for the land and determine a use other than mixed small retail, entertainment and apartments. A very unfortunate situation.

Re: Johnson County Commissioner Charlotte O’Hara sues Blue Valley Schools following mask hearing

Amiable — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:57:23 -0000

How unfortunate our Republican majority state legislature opted to cut the wings of our state's governor and go against science as it relates to COVID 19. I fear we'll hear only more and more of this kind of banter from those who disagree with the public health crisis/pandemic. This is frustrating on so many levels. It adds costs/expenses to our school systems, time and resources spent toward litigation, and re-organizing how we meet publicly. Blue Valley's option to reschedule the meeting and meet remotely was smart.

Re: ‘A scary time for Asian-Americans right now’: Rep. Rui Xu recounts harassment at sports bar in western Kansas

Amiable — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:37:58 -0000

So, doesn’t a private establishment have the ability to remove patrons from its business? I’m not dismissing this bar & grill, but it’s unfortunate the unruly patron “eventually left” vs being asked to leave.

Re: Shawnee Sen. Mike Thompson says his concerns over election security ‘allayed’

Amiable — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:37:18 -0000

I'm as disgusted by him as I am with our newly elected DC Congressperson, Senator Marshall. It is heinous what happened at our US Capitol. For crying out loud, this groups of thugs on Jan 6 were calling for Pence to be hung, they drug police officers out of their way, beat one to his death. Shawnee senator Thompson should base his narrative on facts, not conspiracy theories. Shame on him and all the others who, despite everything else, want to suggest our elections are fraught with fraud.

Re: Briefly Noted: U.S. Sen. Moran says Trump administration must allow preparations for transition to Biden

Amiable — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:11:46 -0000

Wow, that's simply amazing. Did Moran finally turn off OANN, Newsmax, get off Qanon to discover that Biden won the election? What a disgrace Jerry Moran. You've no regard for this country's democracy or the integrity of our elections. Shame on you.

Re: Kansas educators worry what five months away from classrooms will do to schoolkids

Amiable — Thu, 14 May 2020 13:32:24 -0000

No kidding. I've been worried about this for the past two months. I realize equity issues made even a Pass/Fail option for fourth quarter classes a deal breaker, but there's no motivation for the kids to do the work. While I feel for the educators and Fall's catch up, it's my opinion this rift in school work won't impact my kid five, ten years from now. An act of God has impacted us in ways we'd never imagined. What must we do about it? Manage the best we can, be kind, and keep putting one foot in front of another.

Re: What It’s Like Now: Marie Stansfield, cardiovascular nurse and ICU staff on the COVID-19 floor at St. Luke’s

Amiable — Mon, 11 May 2020 16:30:05 -0000

Great read, thanks for sharing!

Re: A strong critic of stay-at-home order, County Commission Vice Chair Mike Brown encourages followers to ‘exercise your rights’ with court hearings

Amiable — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:20:43 -0000

You know, if Mike Brown wants to voice his challenge to this order, and tout legality of it, that's fine. I dislike his tone and use of words like "imprisoning" and "pretty calendar" to slight his constituents who may be very concerned about COVID 19. It's a time to be kind and recognize we all have different reasons for what we're up against in the pandemic. Mike Brown would do well to be more professional and inclusive in his retort.

Re: Aetna errors kicked 42 people off Medicaid in Kansas, leaving state to clean up

Amiable — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:56:11 -0000

This is dreadful. I have question about the name Medicaid, particularly as it relates to the elderly. Isn't the correct term really Medicare? Heaven knows, it's hard to keep it straight, but there is a distinct difference between the two programs. Thanks!

Re: Prairie Village council advances plans to fill ‘missing link’ in sidewalk near Belinder Elementary

Amiable — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:29:45 -0000

If you’ve had (or have) children, and live south of 75 Street off Belinder, this sidewalk situation is a nuisance. Some kids have to cross Belinder from west to east when the sidewalk stops. All kids crossing 75 Street on Belinder must start on the east side and cross back over to the west side to get to the school. This pattern repeats itself, in the reverse, after school.

It’s unfortunate past city planning is to blame for this annoyance, but could we put our heads together and come up with a plan that doesn’t disrupt trees, easements, property, and significantly increase costs? For example, a crosswalk with a flashing light (similar to the one on Booth/Cambridge by Weltner Park) for people to cross over Belinder west to east to get to a sidewalk. Perhaps the intersection of 75 & Belinder gets freshly painted crossing stripes, clearer signage, etc.?

I feel for the homeowners. The sidewalk becomes their responsibility to clear of snow & ice. The removal of beloved trees is wrenching. We must also find ways for our pedestrians to get around easily, particularly children on their way to & from school. I believe PV can figure this out. I only hope it’s well thought out.

Re: Overland Park council denies resident request to keep backyard chickens

Amiable — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:02:42 -0000

Disappointed in the council's decision. Three chickens is not a lot, and just over the state line, we've got friends with chickens (on less than an acre). The resident did her fair share of asking her neighbors' opinions and received no one opposed to it. Gee whiz, it's another revenue generating opportunity for OP (chicken license, anyone?). Short-sighted by five members of the council. Balk, balk, indeed!

Re: SM North student says associate principal’s confiscation of cameras violated Kansas Student Publications Act

Amiable — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 18:17:58 -0000

I'm so pleased with this young woman's remarks and standing up for the rights of (student) journalists. While the assistant principal will no longer be a problem in the SMSD district in the upcoming school year, I hope he doesn't neglect the opportunity to grow from his poor behavior and lack of knowledge of journalists' rights.

Re: 'It is a petri dish of bullshit': Confessions of former Facebook trending news curators on fake news - Digiday

Amiable — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:02:46 -0000

FB needs to start adulting. To consider itself anything other than a media source is short-sighted. Is there no one in FB leadership who is versed in journalism? This is not rocket science folks.

Re: Influencer marketing could use more data - Digiday

Amiable — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:15:44 -0000

I'm fascinated by this topic as the agency I work sells and manages influence campaigns. Our clients are hungry for connecting with new shoppers in relevant and economical ways. How much does a carefully vetted influencer impact sales (which ultimately is what our client want)?

Re: Market Research Helps Brands Write Songs that Make the Whole World Sing

Amiable — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:53:10 -0000

Ah, Ready to Take a Chance Again. Thanks Fanilow!

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Amiable — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:23:49 -0000

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