Ottawa School Modernization Urged for Kids and Safety
Jeanny Sharp argues Ottawa must replace aging elementary schools to fit modern needs. Smaller classes, computers, private spaces, secure entrances, better nurse access, and inclusive services are essential. Heritage schools like Lincoln Elementary are praised yet outdated, demanding costly updates now.
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Garfield Elementary
Ottawa
Eugene Field
Eisenhower Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Jeanny Sharp
K Mart Refuses Cash Refunds Under Chapter 11 Policy
A reader criticizes K Martins Chapter 11 refund policy as unethical and coercive. After returning an unopened lamp with receipt from a power outage purchase to Ottawa area stores, the customer argues management caused financial trouble and should not force refunds as store credit.
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K-Mart
Enron
Lawrence K-Mart
Ottawa
Wal- Mart
Orscheln Town & Country
Lawrence
Kmart
Claims on Cigarette Tax Hike Stand Out
Orville J. Cole Garnett questions the governor and supporters over the proposed 65 cent cigarette tax increase. He argues the claimed benefits are laughable and urges truth in advertising for state officials.
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Orville J. Cole Garnet
Rogge and the Salt Lake Olympic judging storm
A sharp opinion piece assails Olympic corruption amid the Salt Lake City pairs event. It cites the Russian and French judges, claims quid pro quo schemes, notes Didier Gailhaguet's defense of Marie-Reine Le Gougne, and praises Rogge’s leadership while recalling past judging controversies and a move by the International Skating Union to award joint golds.
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Salt Lake City
Elena Berezhnaya
Anton Sikharulidze
Jamie Sale
David Pelletier
Dorothy Hamill
Tonya Harding
Nancy Kerrigan
Russia
Poland
Ukraine
China
France
Oliver Stone
Didier Gailhaguet
Marie-Reine le Gougne
U.S
Roy Jones Jr
Jones
Si-Hun Park
Juan Antonio Samaranich
International Olympic Committee
Samaranch
Jacques Rogge
International Skating Union
He Zhenliang
Valentin Piseyev
Kansas Insurance Chief Denies Anthem Bid for Blue Cross Kansas
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Kar mer ing rejects Anthem of Indiana's bid to take over Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. He cites potential hundreds of millions in added premiums, impact on Kansas families, and strong public support against the move. The decision preserves a consumer owned, Kansas based insurer viewed as well run and fiscally prudent. Public hearings and votes showed broad concern, with many stakeholders backing the denial.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Anthem of
Indiana
Anthem of Indiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Anthem Holding
Blue Shield of
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Kansas Insurance Department
Kansas Medical Society
The
Kansas Hospital Association
Kansas Nurses Association
Kansas Association of Medically Underserved
Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Insurance
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Tim Millbern
S. Ceday
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