Repeal Ends Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Open Service Policy
Editorial notes support for ending the 17 year old ban on openly serving gays in the U S military. President Obama signed the repeal after Senate and House approval with mixed local reaction and Kansas lawmakers’ votes noted. Ottawa native Sarah Walters in the Navy welcomes the policy change.
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Sarah Walters
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U.S
Kansas
Pat Roberts
Sam Brownback
House
Todd Tiahrt
Jerry Moran
Lynn Jenkins
Dennis
Moore
Walters
U.S. Navy
Puerto Rico
Tree tradition a lasting remnant of childhood
Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Curry recalls annual Christmas tree rituals with his father. He describes riding to a farm to find the right tree, bringing it home, trimming it, and untangling lights to identify burned-out bulbs. He notes these tasks shaped his festive memories.
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Jeff Curry
Courtney Servaes
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Trips Keep Residents Out Active in Ottawa Community
Norma Sellers of Ottawa has organized the People's Bank 50 Plus Travel Club for 22 years, leading trips across the nation and abroad. She has visited Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, China, Nova Scotia, New Zealand, Fiji, and every U.S. state. The travel program began with small day trips and grew to monthly excursions including shopping, theater, and mystery trips. Pickup points include Franklin County Antique Mall, Walnut and Second streets, Wellsville, and Louisburg.
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Sellers
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Alaska
Hawaii
Panama Canal
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Netherlands
China
Nova Scotia
New Zealand
Fiji
Ers
Lawrence
Kansas City
Franklin County
Walnut
Second Streets
Wellsville
Louisburg
People’s Bank 50 Plus Travel Club
Holland
Country
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