Corps rejects Victory Sand permit on Kansas River dredge
Quest Editorial praises the U S Army Corps of Engineers for denying Victory Sand and Gravel a permit to dredge 300000 tons of sand from the Kansas River between Lawrence and Topeka. The decision elevates recreational and aesthetic values, preserving wildlife habitat and public river use over economic extraction. The agency urges consistency in future permit reviews.
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Microsoft bets big on basic research funding
Microsoft plans to boost basic research spending by 300 percent next year, bucking a national trend toward applied work. CTO Nathan Myhrvold argues the move safeguards long term understanding of natural laws and future breakthroughs, contrasting with Bell Laboratories shifts and government cuts.
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Bell Laboratories
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Keep Christmas Real In A Season Of Fake Trends
Vickie Hull urges readers to resist artificial Christmas trends and focus on genuine giving. She contrasts artificial trees and sprays with lasting poinsettias, urging acts of kindness, church service, donations, and family traditions to sustain the Christmas spirit beyond consumerism.
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Ottawa Board of Education Candidates Emphasize Academics
Marlin Kimball and Sam Sheldon urge budget discipline and prioritize academic achievement over new sports. They argue district funds are finite and propose funding 16 academic programs only if excess dollars exist, warning cuts elsewhere would be needed for any new initiative.
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Sam Sheldon
Ottawa Board of Education
Businesses salute Ottawa High School careers program
Thanks to CMI Lumber Dodson Aviation Ottawa Veterinary Hospital Little Critters Pet Shop Perfection Body Shop and many other sponsors the Ottawa High School careers course connected students with local employers. The hands on program lets students shadow workers gain real world insight and prepares them for future employment.
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CMI Lumber
Dodson Aviation
Ottawa Veterinary Hospital
Little Critters Pet Shop
Perfection Body Shop
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
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Ottawa Herald
Intrust Bank
Ottawa Fire Department
Keyman
Underwood Equipment
Peoples National Bank
Hallmark
Commercial Federal Bank
USD #290
Central Office
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Hairport
Lincoln
Roger Ward
Mages Veterinary Clinic
Holley
Trav-Comm
Eugene Field
Habitat for Humanity thanks Franklin County helpers this season
The Franklin County Habitat for Humanity expresses gratitude to volunteers donors and local businesses who funded and built the Habtemichael home at Second and Willow. Approximately 1,174 volunteer hours supported by many firms and individuals plus cash and material gifts sustained the project and reduced debt.
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Lumber Company
Steanson Plumbing
Sand Creek Nursery
Roush Family
Kansas State Bank
Bank IV
Intrust Bank
Peoples National Bank
Modern Woodsman
Fashion Inc
Mages Concrete
Taylor Surveying
Midwest Cabinets
T & L Cabinet
Croucher Roofing & Repair
A.P.C
Fogle Quarry
AGS
George’s Carpet Service
Blsh Mize
City of Ottawa
South Star Chrysler
Homestead Surveying
Carey Mechanical, Inc
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Art Conus Signs
Ottawa Heating & Cooling
Clinic
Habitat
Kay L. Pedersen
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