Graves and Glasscock clash over Kansas education plan
Jeanny Sharp urges lawmakers to adopt a bold funding reform for K-12 in Kansas. Gov Bill Graves proposes a $112 million plan raising base aid by 110 to 3930 with incentives and special education funding, while House Speaker Kent Glasscock offers an alternative focused on K-3. Both seek standards and accountability amid tax concerns.
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Shamrocks Against Dystrophy Campaign Tops 10 Million
Maureen McGovern thanks Ottawa retailers and customers for Shamrocks Against Dystrophy donations in February and March. The 18th annual drive raised over 10 million nationally to aid families and fund nearly 400 MDA research teams worldwide.
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Apology Letter From Ian Thielman For Vandalism
Ian Thielman apologizes for October 31 vandalism in Ottawa. He acknowledges wrong and seeks forgiveness from the city, pledges to pay dues, and vows nothing like this will happen again. He notes the act was by a group of drunk youths, expressions of remorse, and intent to amend.
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Who Was the Man With Pence’s Card Sign in Ottawa
In recalling 1930s Ottawa grocery trade Emma Sheeley asks who carried the postcard advertising sign for Pence’s when they opened. The writer notes a slender man carried the sign, while Don Harrison’s grandpa famously used a megaphone and Ottawa’s Santa figure handed out s gerners. If anyone knows the name, contact Emma.
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Looking back five decades of Franklin County history
The Ottawa Herald launches a weekly feature recapping 10 25 and 50 year-old events in Franklin County. Highlights include 1991 items on address changes 911 post updates cable franchise talks and local elections. 1976 notes on bicentennial honors school records and city progress. and 1951 reports on music contest honors teacher raises and local civic events.
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Linda Heiniger
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