Naming the Ottawa Gate: Douglas Corner for First and Main
The reborn Otasco building in Ottawa’s Main Street district draws naming ideas from residents. The most favored option honors Noel Douglas, longtime owner who turned 100 on July 4, reflecting his 30 plus years of stewardship and local legacy.
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Otasco
First
Main Streets
Ottawa
Main Street
Ottawa Herald
Star Development
Main
Douglas
Noel Douglas
Riverfront
Riverside
Jake Butler
Jacob Butler
Wellsville
Iraq
Marais Des Cygnes
Meeker
Rev
Jotham
Eleanor Meeker
Douglas Corner
Sandy
Maytag
Marguerite
Hemlock Street
A. L. Cook
Ottawa Country Club
Country Club
Davis and
Wilson Roads
Ottawa building naming debate honors early settlers
A fragment discusses naming the building in Ottawa as either Noel Douretes, Douglas Building, or Meeker to honor early settlers, noting ownership years and possible tribute to local history. The readable text suggests a naming dispute tied to remembered figures.
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Noel Douretes
Douglas
Meeker
Ottawa
Political Contacts in Kansas and Washington D C
A list of political offices and contact details for federal and state representatives and senators in Kansas and Washington. Includes names such as Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryun Kathleen Sebelius and state lawmakers with office addresses and phone numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Roberts
Sam Brownback
Rire
Brownback
Jim Ryun
Rayburn House
Jim
Naming the Douglas Building Riverfront options
Community members propose names for the Douglas Building running from Douglas to Riverside including Riverfront and Riverside themes. Suggestions honor Sgt Jake Butler with Otasco heritage and note Franklin County ties. Nearby residents advocate general store repurposing for northern neighbors and regional river imagery.
Why French Kids Eat Better and We Don’t Fight for Freedom
The author contrasts French preschool meals and public day care with American views on taxation, welfare, and work. She cites gourmet meals, government subsidies through high school and college, 35 hour weeks, and four week family vacations as factors shaping national priorities. Myriam Miedzian criticizes American insistence on democracy promotion while praising French social policies.
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Paris
Iraq
Middle East
Bob
19Th Arrondissement
U.S
Alternatives to prisons and cross burning ruling opinions
Editors urge exploring alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent drug offenders including drug courts, arguing cost savings and reduced family disruption. They support prison for violent offenders while praising the Supreme Court ruling upholding Virginia’s cross burn ban as a matter of racial intimidation versus free expression.
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Spartanburg County
Delta Democrat Times
Greenville
Mias
Ku Klux Klan
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia
High
High Court
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Ottawa Business
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Mary Parker
Steve Stewart
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Robert Tyson
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Bill Feverborn
The
Harris Group
Deanny SI
Whanecu
S. Ceder
Ottawaherald.com
Franklin County
Cedar
Otawe
Gordon Bilin
Patch
Lindy Brown
Ettawaherald
Kathy Miller
Business & Ees
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Ken Kistner
Crean
Kkisner
Ottawaherald
Leoma
Markell
Mothor Freche
Otlawsaherald
Thana Citizen
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Art Miller
Sgt
Donald Webster
David Brunner
France
Middle Eastern
Myriam Miedzian
Lantern
Minuteman Media
Herald-Journal
Spartanburg
Clarence Thomas
America
Otawaherald
S. Cedar
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