Sidewalks urged in Ottawa school capital plan
Editorial argues for adding perimeter sidewalks to Ottawa elementary campuses as part of a 700000 to 800000 plan. It notes current sidewalks are limited, suggests building around Eisenhower or Garfield first, and invites reader votes by Friday for Saturday Weekender publication.
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USD 290
Ottawa High School
Ottawa
Ottawa Middle School
OHS
Eisenhower
Garfield
Political contact list for Kansas officials and senators
Readable listings show contacts for U S President George Bush and White House plus U S Senators Roberts and Sam, and state officials in Kansas including Governor, State Sen Robert Tyson, State Rep Tom Holand, State Rep Bill Feverborn, State Rep Joe Humerickhouse, and Stanley Dreher. Addresses and phone numbers provided.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Senate
Roberts
Sam
Fenatia
Brawnand
Cmemall
O State
Robert Tyson
State Capitol
Topeka
Tyson
State
Tom Holand
Holland
House
Bill Feverborn
Feverborn
Joe Humerickhouse
W. State Capitol
Humerickhouse
Stanley Dreher
Dreher
House State
Wellsville Schools Highlight Broad Achievements Across Activities
Denise O'Dea notes Wellsville students excel beyond academics with strong sports and arts showings. 19 FBLA students placed state, math team and KU Honors winners, 30 students reached Standard of Excellence, ensembles and eight soloists reached state music, and elementary pupils score top in safety posters and science fair.
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Wellsville
Cherryvale
Future Business Leaders of America
Pittsburg
USD 289
Franklin County
Denise O'Dea
Kansas budget fight hinges on principle and tobacco bonds
The Kansas Legislature faces a veto session to balance a budget about $230 million over the state's total despite a conservative record. Debates focus on two options: Sebelius bond plan using tobacco receipts to issue $175 million in bonds or GOP delaying tax refunds to cover near term gaps. Each plan shifts costs to future years while risking political and fiscal backlash as education payments and routine operations loom.
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Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
America
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Rayburn House
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Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Jeanny Ohare
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Ottawaherald.com
Quana Herod
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Cedar
Han
Cary
Denise
O'Dea
Martin
Hawver
Cereon
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