Ottawa fifth graders visit Exchange City in Kansas City
Ottawa Board of Education approved a 3500 budget for the 2000 2001 school year allowing more than 170 students from Ottawa's five elementary schools to participate in Exchange City. The hands on city teaches economics business and government with roles from accountant to mayor. Students earn pay and pay taxes and loans, learning the value of education and career preparation while practicing resumes and teamwork in a real life simulated economy.
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Richmond benefit concert aids new ballfield and state education funding
A benefit concert at Itawa Municipal Auditorium on April 1, 2000 to raise money for the Richmond ballfield raised 1247 dollars. Sponsors included VFW 5901 Ruthmore and the VFW Women’s auxiliary with co sponsors Allegre Pharmacy James Drug Store Poncho’s Ramsey Printing and Tony Moore. The Richmond Board of Recreation thanks Ottawa community members and local band David Adamson and The Stonecreek Band plus Steve Strickland Clarence McIlvain and Down The Road for entertainment. Also comments on Kansas higher education funding from the legislature and its impact on public universities community colleges and technical schools.
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Political contact list for Kansas leaders and senators
A dense roster of contacts for national and state officials in Kansas including President Clinton, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep. Jim Byrnes, Governor Graves, and state lawmakers Tyeon Tannar Feuerbomn. Addresses, office locations, and phone numbers are provided for Topeka and Washington offices.
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Does Census protect those in rural Kansas?
A Kansas café owner laments the long form census invading privacy, questioning data use and privacy safeguards. He recalls historical census practices, worries about data sharing, and notes race questions, contractors, and confidentiality. An Abilene archives visit ends with musings on trust and a coconut cream pie.
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Posting Ten Commandments in School Not Likely Helpful
A columnist weighs Indiana and Georgia proposals to post the Ten Commandments in public schools as historical documents. He argues the first four commandments are religious in nature and would insult the Constitution if displayed, while the remaining six offer mixed practicality for students and parenting norms.
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