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Facts matter -5/20/2013, 9:18 AM

What in the world was the IRS thinking? -5/20/2013, 9:18 AM

Jolie decision sparks hostility, suspicion -5/20/2013, 9:18 AM

Privatization can work, but only if done right -5/19/2013, 3:11 PM

Still fighting over a lost cause -5/19/2013, 3:11 PM

A Kansas education -5/19/2013, 3:11 PM

Anti-American lessons abound -5/17/2013, 9:34 AM

George Carlin said that? Wowzer! -5/17/2013, 9:34 AM

A safer Fourth -5/16/2013, 9:44 AM

For a good cause -5/16/2013, 9:44 AM

Conservative's response -5/16/2013, 9:44 AM

The time has come to tax the titans -5/16/2013, 9:44 AM

Free to fly in the face of convention -5/15/2013, 9:44 AM

County approval -5/15/2013, 9:44 AM

Ignoring the real, fighting the imaginary -5/15/2013, 9:43 AM

Congratulations -5/15/2013, 9:43 AM

Scrutiny of IRS -5/14/2013, 2:15 PM

We must learn from our shared history -5/14/2013, 10:01 AM

The big test -5/14/2013, 10:01 AM

Policymaking crosses paths with busywork -5/14/2013, 10:01 AM

Failed attempt to run away from life -5/13/2013, 9:46 AM

Carpe apple, swallow the seeds -5/13/2013, 9:46 AM

Old adage applies - buyer beware -5/12/2013, 6:50 AM

Tilting at constitutional windmills -5/12/2013, 3:53 PM

County proposal -5/12/2013, 3:53 PM

An honest examination of race -5/10/2013, 9:40 AM

Maintaining the tradition of charitable giving -5/10/2013, 9:40 AM

Help is available -5/10/2013, 9:40 AM

Play it safe on the farm -5/9/2013, 6:48 AM

Where's the progress? -5/9/2013, 9:50 AM

Big doins' at the Golden Rule Cafe -5/9/2013, 9:50 AM

No new tax? -5/9/2013, 9:50 AM

Religious assault -5/9/2013, 9:32 AM

Pondering the new 'bleeding' Kansas -5/8/2013, 10:04 AM

War on Terror: Up close and personal -5/8/2013, 9:39 AM

County in need -5/8/2013, 12:40 PM

Selfless service -5/7/2013, 10:10 AM

Life-changing -5/7/2013, 10:10 AM

Kansas tax policy on the road to nowhere -5/7/2013, 10:09 AM

Administration hands over political ammo -5/7/2013, 10:09 AM

In Texas, black means future danger -5/6/2013, 9:30 AM

Can schools draw line on abortion protests? -5/6/2013, 9:29 AM

Crucial investment -5/6/2013, 9:29 AM

When will it stop -5/5/2013, 3:41 PM

Cork still stuck -5/5/2013, 3:41 PM

Red-state radicalism hastens rural decline -5/5/2013, 3:41 PM

Evolving door -5/5/2013, 3:41 PM

The big picture? -5/3/2013, 7:56 AM

Following up on what's the matter with Kansas -5/3/2013, 7:56 AM

The Wonderful Writers of Oz -5/2/2013, 10:23 AM

Busy month of activities in Kansas Room -5/2/2013, 10:23 AM

Backing the bond -5/2/2013, 10:23 AM

Keystone decision -5/2/2013, 9:26 AM

Defending bad laws -5/1/2013, 9:45 AM

Hefty return -5/1/2013, 9:45 AM

Shining a light -5/1/2013, 9:44 AM

Lessons we learned after Boston -5/1/2013, 9:44 AM

Exposed -4/30/2013, 10:55 AM

Tight-lipped gov masters the 'no comment' -4/30/2013, 10:55 AM

Contributing factor -4/30/2013, 10:55 AM

Changing America -4/30/2013, 10:55 AM

Bills focus on protection, education -4/30/2013, 10:46 AM

Even in tragedy, a nation divided -4/29/2013, 9:08 AM

Wolves in journalistic clothing -4/29/2013, 9:08 AM

KanCare puzzle -4/28/2013, 11:35 AM

'I told you so! Why didn't you listen?' -4/28/2013, 11:35 AM

Special election -4/28/2013, 9:45 AM

Easy answer -4/26/2013, 7:26 AM

Upgrade a necessity -4/26/2013, 7:26 AM

Veiled purpose -4/26/2013, 7:26 AM

Taking steps to prevent bone loss -4/26/2013, 9:45 AM

Safe Ride -4/26/2013, 9:45 AM

Considering the baby-faced bomber -4/25/2013, 10:59 AM

Stop, Shop and Grow campaign kicks off -4/25/2013, 10:59 AM

A conservative's response -4/25/2013, 10:59 AM

The family that eats together stays together -4/24/2013, 9:52 AM

Still learning lessons about education -4/24/2013, 9:52 AM

The Army goes off the grid -4/24/2013, 9:51 AM

Taxing the 'Net -4/24/2013, 9:51 AM

Estimates mean tax debate isn't over -4/23/2013, 9:56 AM

Public business or 'private' conversation? -4/23/2013, 9:56 AM

Do more with less -4/23/2013, 9:56 AM

Sales pitch -4/23/2013, 9:55 AM

Rand Paul gets schooled at Howard -4/22/2013, 1:19 PM

Movement on judges, not liquor sales -4/22/2013, 1:19 PM

Sales tax or property tax? -4/21/2013, 5:08 PM

Where are the leaders, the outrage? -4/21/2013, 5:08 PM

A closer look who really creates the jobs -4/21/2013, 5:08 PM

Mistakes aplenty -4/21/2013, 5:08 PM

Hope and forgiveness for all -4/19/2013, 10:27 AM

Matter with Kansas? You're kidding, right? -4/19/2013, 10:27 AM

Background checks -4/19/2013, 10:27 AM

Empty chamber -4/19/2013, 10:26 AM

Perfection -4/19/2013, 10:26 AM

At what cost? -4/18/2013, 10:12 AM

Too much sympathy for the devil -4/18/2013, 10:12 AM

Crime and punishment -- Kansas style -4/18/2013, 10:12 AM

Doctor's note -4/18/2013, 10:12 AM

At the co-op -4/18/2013, 10:12 AM

Water threats -4/17/2013, 9:53 AM

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Another example

I was gone recently and stopped at my office on Hall Street on the Sunday evening after my return. I was surprised to find I had no electrical power and checked the circuit breaker boxes and my meter to find nothing amiss.

I called the Midwest Energy service number to report my problem and sat in my car thinking I may have a long wait. It actually crossed my mind the folks on the East Coast have been without power for something like two weeks in some locales, and before I had time to think about my alternatives, a Midwest Energy service truck pulled up.

The two gentlemen hopped out to greet me, performed several operations overhead on wires and inside the meter box, and in less than an hour from my phone call, my electrical service was restored. The service technologists thanked me for waiting to make sure everything was working, and went on their way.

Another example of what a great community we live in, and I try to count my blessings again for living and working in such a nice city.

Thanks guys, for helping me out.

Lynn Kinderknecht

Hays

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