AMBER plan helps speed abducted child alerts nationwide
A detailed explainer on the AMBER plan, its origins from Amber Hagerman's case, and its use by law enforcement to interrupt broadcasts for missing children. It notes widespread adoption, recent Kansas moves, and a Kansas City example where a two year old was found safe, stressing the program's purpose and limits.
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Erica Pratt
Samantha Runnion
Elizabeth Smart
United States
Amber
Amber Hagerman
Arlington
Texas
Association of
Radio Managers
Arlington-area
America
Kansas
Carla Stovall
Ottawa
Franklin County
Kofo Radio
Cox Communications
Kansas City
Lindh pleads guilty in returns for twenty year sentence
John Walker Lindh accepts a plea deal to two guilty pleas, facing a twenty year sentence with potential good behavior reductions unlikely. The agreement spares a trial, yields government convictions on serious charges, and requires Lindh to provide information on Taliban and al Qaeda. His youth and alleged misguided actions contrast with harsher options.
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The
Manhattan Mercury
John Walker Lindh
Lindh
Taliban
al-Qaida
Guest Editorials Reflect Reader Opinions
Editorial notes explain that guest opinions are published to provide reader variety and may not reflect The Herald or its editor. The statement reserves the newspaper's stance and clarifies the role of guest writers in offering diverse perspectives.
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The
Herald
Writing Addresses for Kansas State Officials
A list of contact details for State Governor Bill Groves and several Kansas legislators is provided. It includes floor room numbers, state capitol addresses in Topeka, KS 66612, and telephone numbers. Additional emails or domain formats are noted for each official.
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Bill Groves
State Capitol
Topeka
State
Robert Tyson
Tyson
Senate
Tanner
State.ks
School vouchers not in the best interests of public education
Ottawa Kansas columnist rebuts school vouchers citing funding gaps and potential transfers from below standard schools. He notes USD 290 faces enrollment shifts, concerns over resources for counselors nurses and aides, and defends local education priorities while praising Ralph Tanner’s legislative bid and criticizing political district changes.
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Ann Landers
Gary Jordan
Bob Green
Johnson County
Ottawa Middle School
Dale Fox
OMS
State Department of Education
Jan Collins
Department of Education
Ralph Tanner
Kansas
National Educational Association
Tanner
Ralph
Ottawa
4-Hs Impact In Franklin County Community
4 H fosters today’s and tomorrow’s leaders through the Franklin County 4 H program and nationwide efforts. Programs like the Franklin County Fair Citizenship Washington Focus and 4 H Congress build teamwork pride citizenship public speaking and work ethic for about 400 youth directly with broader extension reach across agriculture FACS and economic development to serve citizens countywide.
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Franklin County
Franklin County 4-H council urges against 20 percent budget cut
Franklin County Extension faces a proposed 40 000 cut from the 2003 budget, about 20 percent, threatening services for youth and seniors. The group notes 2002 Extension budget 198 000 and county budget 17 154 496, with Extension at 1.2 percent of total funding. Council officers Lydia Roberts Amanda Guenther Whitney Coen Jessica Coen Scott Driver urge residents to contact commissioners to preserve programs and staffing.
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Franklin County
Eric Guenther
Extension Board
Lydia Roberts
Amanda Guenther
Whitney Coen
Jessica Coen
Scott Driver
4-H Council
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Fauerborn
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Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Stacy Cohen
Bill Gray
Ottawaherald.com
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Krmiller
Ottaewaherald.com
Ken Kigner
Kkistner
Tim Millbern
Bud Gollier
Gollier
Franklin County Extension
Humane Society
Habitat For Humanity
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