Ottawa Franklin County 1998 resolutions for progress
A year end column by John D. Montgomery outlines ten community resolutions for 1998. Goals include safer driving, downtown renaissance with tax rebates and loans, road project resolutions with state plans, Prairie Spirit Rail Trail phase two, and converting the Carnegie Library into a cultural center plus Old Depot Museum renovations. The piece also calls for school district cooperation, new housing for low and middle income residents, and completion of the new Ottawa Middle School.
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Paradise
Carnegie Library
Ottawa Board of Education
Ottawa School Board
Ottawa Middle School
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Charley Reese's Political Beliefs and Affiliations
Charley Reese explains his Democratic registration and conservative ideology rooted in a constitutional republic. He lists affiliations with Sons of Confederate Veterans the League of the South and the National Rifle Association, defends free enterprise tempered by Christian morality, criticizes centralized government and UN alliances, and emphasizes provoking thought while respecting readers.
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League of the South
National Rifle Association
Republic
James Madison
George Washington
Teddy Roosevelt
United States
United Nations
World Bank
World Trade Organization
Charley Reese
Oscreese
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Franklin County Veterans Memorial fundraiser boosts momentum
Ruth Moore credits Lake Town and Who Knot for a December 19 fundraiser that raised 2834 dollars toward the Franklin County Veterans Memorial wall. She lists many volunteers and sponsors including the Ottawa Herald and KOFO Radio and thanks city officials for hosting at no cost.
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Franklin County Veterans Memorial
Lake Town
Who Knot
Mike Chase
Rhonda McMechan
Ronnie McMechan
Dale Floyd
B.J. Boucek
Clarence McIlvain
Casey Feitz
Nicole Feitz
Heather Moore
Marilyn
Ray Talbott
Kenneth Chapman
Debbie Feitz
Gene Seaton
Steve Pulis
Ottawa Vfw
Eagles Lodge
Lincoln School
VFW
George Toumberlin
Phil King
Donald Anderson
Dale Galatia
Ottawa Herald
The
Ottawa Times
Penny Anderson
Chronicle
Kofo Radio
Gene
Ann Ramsey
Reader Forum guidelines for letters to the Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. Submissions must be hand signed with the author's address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaher ald.com. Limit is 500 words.
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Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Shirley Allen the scariest story of the year
A 51 year old widow in Illinois endured a 39 day siege as authorities attempted to force psychiatric tests. Tear gas, bean bags, and a dogs attack failed to detain her. she was later released when doctors ruled she not dangerous.
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Pamela Lee Anderson
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Roby, Jr
Illinois State Police
Christian County
Barry Manilow
Nigel
Manilow
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