Christmas tree with fetal figures sparks gym member complaints
In Lawrence, a pregnancy help group provided a tree to Body Boutique fitness center, decorated with plastic fetal figures labeled 11 to 12 weeks and coupons for Birthright materials. three members quit, arguing the display clashes with the gym’s health focus, while Birthright and store owners defend it as non political outreach.
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Lawrence
Kelly Jones
Body Boutique
Lorinda Hartzler
Birthright of
Hartzler
Birthright
Carol Rae
Raa
Iran bans Western music on state radio and TV
Tehran reports that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, as head of the Supreme Cultural Revolutionary Council, ordered a October ruling to ban all Western music from state broadcasts including classical pieces. The move echoes the 1979 ban, drawing criticism from musician Babak Riahipour amid a history of staged openings and gradual music presence in Iran.
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Tehran
Iran
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Eric Clapton
The
Eagles
California
Iran Persian Daily
Ahmadinejad
Supreme Cultural Revolutionary Council
Council
Islamic Republic of Iran
Babak Riahipour
Elks New Year’s Eve Party at Lodge with DJ
Elks Lodge at 114 1/2 West Second hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration starting 7 p.m. with a $20 per couple admission. Big Rick is DJing and a breakfast including a midnight toast is offered. Homemade cinnamon rolls are $12 per dozen or $6 for six with free Pomona delivery and Brenda can be reached at 785-566-3160 with 24 hour notice.
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The
Elks Lodge
West
Big Rick
Pomona
Brenda
Dr Dobson denounces teen condom use as harmful policy
Dr Dobson argues against teen condom distribution programs, claiming they promote promiscuity and fail to curb disease. He cites high condom failure rates, rising herpes and chlamydia cases, and HPV prevalence, urging abstinence and parental guidance instead. He notes many teens remain virginal and deserve positive examples and affirmation.
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United States
Out & About: Ottawa events roundup by Herald staff
Local calendar notes a series of area happenings from Topeka to Ottawa including exhibits at Kansas History Museum in Topeka and Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City Kansas. Highlights feature a John Boulton performance in Lawrence with tickets, a blood drive at the Kansas National Guard Armory Ottawa, and library activities such as book sales and reading programs for children.
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Herald
Jodie Garcia
Kansas Museum of History
Topeka
Kshs.org
Great Wolf Lodge
Kansas City
Kan
Greatwolf Lodge
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Kansas National Guard Armory
W. 17Th St
Ottawa
The
Ottawa Herald
John Boulton
Lawrence
Ottawa area meeting schedule for boards and clubs in town
A compilation of Ottawa events lists meetings for the City Hall boards, a school board session at Ottawa Middle School, and numerous community groups including the Ottawa Main Street Organization, Alcoholics Anonymous chapters, Kiwanis, Optimist Club, Fraternal orders, and a rural water district meeting. Also noted are locations such as First Christian Church and the Franklin County Mental Health Center with times ranging from 6:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and evenings through 7 p.m.
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Ottawa Community Arts Council Board of Directors
City Hall
Hickory St
Business & Professional Women's
First Christian Church
Franklin County Mental Health Center
Eisenhower Road
Ottawa
Order of the Eagles
Eagles Hall
E. 15Th St
Ottawa School Board
Ottawa Middle School
S. Ash St
Mason's
Masonic Hall
S. Main St
Low Vision Group
Retirement Village
17Th St
Franklin County Commission
Franklin County
Third
Main Streets
Church of the Brethren
Ninth
Alcoholics Anonymous Living Sober Group
A.m
Fifth St
Kiwanis
Industrial Ave
Alcoholics Anonymous
15Th St
Al-Anon
Rural Water District No
Rantoul
Five will celebrate 80th birthday on December 26
Maurine Bond turns eighty with a family hosted party by her children Linda Greer Diane Hailey Alice Hutchcraft Carol Maurie Crist Bond y Fenton Janet Walken Terri Madden Jeff Bond and their families. Cards may be sent to Maurine Bond 232 Lewis Drive Paola Kansas 66071.
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Linda Greer
Diane Hailey
Alice Hutchcraft
Carol Maurie Crist Bond Y Fenton
Janet Walken
Terri Madden
Jeff ‘Bond
Maurine Bond
Lewis Drive
Paola
Kansas
Heer
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Family.org
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Walnut
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Don Woodward
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Lawrence Flautist
John Boulton and Friends
Lawrence Arts Center Theater
New Hampshire St
Lawrencechamberorchestra.org
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E. Second St
Don
Woodward Community Center
Third St
Ottawa Library
Ottawa Optimist Skating Party
Second St
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Ottawa City Commission
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
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