Local voting patterns and lobbying shape Franklin County politics
A columnist questions the link between turnout and government performance, arguing residents discuss policy too little before elections. The piece cites Ottawa's planning failures, county officials' choices, and examples like Hawthorne Elementary and a grand jury petition. It suggests making elections the focus for policy discussions.
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Franklin County
Topeka
D.C
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Hawthorne
Constituent Action of Choice
Brayman wins BPW state speak off to represent Kansas
Julia Brayman of Ottawa BPW won the Individual Development Speak Off on March 19 and will represent Kansas at the National Conference in Philadelphia. She spoke on legislative action and women’s issues and joined group interviews and a two minute impromptu speech. Brayman is a sales coordinator at Hasty Awards, Ottawa, and Ottawa BPW leaders praised her national appearance.
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Julia Brayman
Ottawa
Kansas
Philadelphia
Brayman
BPW
Linda Reed
Julie
New Way Cafe serves NEW Corp workers from mobile trailer
Hays is home to a lunch wagon run by Vicki Albrecht and her mother Verna Munk offering a varied menu from 8 am to 9 pm. The custom-built concession trailer contains a six burner range, grill, fryer and more. Neighbors and NEW Corp employees praise the affordable meals and daily specials as a convenient option.
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Phyllis J. Zorn
Hays
New Hays
N.E.W. Corp
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New Way Cafe
Albrecht
Verna Munk
Sykes
Munk
Betty
Gorham Cafe
Betty Froelich
NEW. Corp
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Platinum Gas Saver boosts engine burn claim
A Boston report promotes the Platinum Gas Saver claiming 22 percent more fuel burns inside the engine. Government testing reportedly supports effectiveness and emissions benefits. Inventor Joe Robinson notes strong sales and reasons buyers seek longer engine life and higher octane.
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Joe Robinson
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