United Way kicks off 2000 2001 campaign in Franklin County
Ottawa native Steve Grogan headlines the all star kickoff as Franklin County seeks a 200000 goal for 16 area agencies The expanded list adds The Hope House and the Women's Transitional Center The message emphasizes people helping people and urges every resident to donate at least one hour of pay per month to meet the goal The United Way funds programs from child care to shelter and protection from abuse, building a stronger community through local agency support
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Wal-Mart
Downtown Redevelopment Sparks Interest in Old High School
Letters note refurbishments of Union Station in Kansas City Cincinnati depot Ottawa Old Depot and Lawrence depot show successful revitalization. Pioneer Group Inc backs reviving the old junior high building with potential sale and city codes likely guiding redevelopment. Prompt hopes for a win win with a reconsideration of demolition.
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Pioneer Group Inc
No Need to Take Kitty to Shelter Over Kitten
Granddaughter’s 3 1/2 month old kitten was let out for air and wandered into a neighbor’s yard. Animal control took it to a shelter costing $25 to reclaim, with kenneling options at $5 or $6 daily. The writer criticizes the caller and animal control, noting no leash law for cats.
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Polls and polls and the convention hype in Philadelphia
A critical look at Gallup and Newsweek polls after the Republican Convention. questions the validity and impact of polling, noting a two point swing and high error margins while predicting public apathy and continued betting on campaign momentum as the NFL season nears.
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Gore
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Cheney runs as ballast on Bush ticket in sharp critique
A caustic profile blasts Dick Cheney as a hardline conservative and overqualified insider. It contrasts Bush’s lean Yale record with Cheney’s long resume, depicts Lynne Cheney as a polarizing figure, and mocks their political balance as a sandbag for a candidacy.
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