Editorial Candidates Spark Second District County Races
County's 2nd District nominating contest features four Republican contenders for county commissioner amid no Democrat filed. Leslie Reinier's petition exceeded the 180 day rule, raising questions as the primary proceeds. The four candidates — Reinier, Skeet, Weigand, and Wooge — promise change, with varied views on zoning, full-time commissioners, and county spending.
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Leslie Reinier
Rural Lane
Donna Mietchen
Reinier
Air Force
Larry W. Skeet
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Lane
Skeet
Thomas R. Weigand
Weigand
Russ Savage
Commission
Norman Wooge
Ottawa
Wooge
County Commission
John D. Montgomery Fe
Cssee
Winters Proposal Aims to Return Tax Appeal Overpayments
County Commissioner Tom Winters urges Sedgwick County to study a home rule ordinance to ensure property owners who win tax appeals get their overpayments back promptly and receive interest on the funds while held by the treasurer. The move targets a common taxpayer grievance and could affect refunds after appeals.
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Tom Winters
Sedgwick County
Winters
Teasurer
Wichita Eagle C
Obama era voting forum urges citizen turnout in Kansas
A Kansas forum urges citizens to vote in 1996 primaries and general elections. It stresses voting as both a right and obligation, cites low turnout percentages from 1994, and thanks local supporters and coaches boosting community involvement.
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United States
Kansas
U.S
House of Representatives
Plato
United States of America
Tracy Jopek
Kansas Jaycees
Democrat to GOP switch seen as minor in Ottawa area
Letter argues partisan switch by Matt Matthews from Democrat to Republican is not a crime or scandal. Cites former senators Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Phil Gramm and Ronald Reagan as examples. Urges voters in the 12th District to judge Matthews by his record of service to Ottawa and Franklin County.
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12Th
Senate
Robert Tyson
State Senate
Tyson
Ottawa
Matt Matthews
Matthews
Ben Nighthorse
Campbell
Phil Gramm
Ronald Reagan
Franklin County
Mind Your Own Business Build Loyal Customers
A practical one page guide to handling unhappy customers and turning them into loyal buyers. Acknowledge problems, listen carefully, gather facts, and resolve quickly with clear progress updates. Implement simple solutions or propose a fair refund or repair to protect your business reputation.
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P.O. Box
Amarillo
Texag
Reader Forum Letters Sought by Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send signed letters to the Ottawa Herald at 104 St. Cedar Ottawa 66067. Submissions must include the writer’s address and telephone number and may be edited for space if lengthy.
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The
Herald
St. Cedar
Ottawa
State aid clash over private schools in Ohio
The Chillicothe Gazette argues for public school coverage while criticizing state funding for private schools and a pilot voucher program in Ohio. It notes $136 million spent on private schools last year, including $15 million for transportation and $85 million for auxiliary services, while over 500 of 611 districts sue for adequate public education. The piece contrasts this with proposals to fund private schooling and urges real solutions from the governor and lawmakers.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Cleveland
the News & Observer
Raleigh
N.C
Atlantic
U.S
Jagde Helms
Gov. Hunt
Washington
Oregon Inlet
Atlantic Ocean
Orego Inlet
Bodie
Pea Islands
Pea Island
Congress
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Department of the Interior
Guest editorials offer reader variety of opinions
Guest editorials present diverse viewpoints for readers though views may not reflect The Herald's official stance. The notice clarifies endorsement neutrality and indicates commentary represents individual writers rather than the newspaper.
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