Community effort honors ice storm responders in Franklin County
After the January ice storm the region faced property damage and power outages. Franklin County and 33 others were declared federal disaster areas. Despite no direct mass fatalities, three house fires caused two deaths. Helpers included Ottawa University students and volunteers who cleared debris, fed crews, and opened Celebration Hall. Churches and hospitals offered shelter and power.
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Franklin
Anderson
Charles Marmon
Andrea Allender
S. Poplar
Franklin County
Kansas City
Light City
Ottawa University
Franklin County Fair Board
Celebration Hall
First United Methodist
North Cherry Street
Aftermath of Jan ice storm prompts tree care tips
Roger Bell, Ottawa Tree Board chair, urges hiring insured pros with written estimates and prompt scheduling after a severe Jan. ice storm. He warns against topping and notes durable survivors like Aristocrat Pears near Dodd's Memorials and Burr Oak by Woodward Center.
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Mother Nature
Dodd's
East 3Rd
Woodward Center
Continue Struggle Against Government and Knowledge
Bryant E. Leonard urges Black readers to persist in challenging government deceit and seeking historical knowledge for empowerment. He questions racial one month recognition and emphasizes ongoing, unified, noncooperative, principled resistance against systemic oppression.
Growth and Pride Drive Ottawa Vision Focus
A Kansas community urges growth, progress, and pride as Ottawa Vision outlines a plan to expand population and industry, fund facilities through a broader tax base, and involve citizens in a roadmap for the 21st century. The series emphasizes strong schools, diverse industry, and collaborative turnout at Vision meetings.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Tahy
Webster
Ottawa Vision
Ottawa University
Essant
Antyone
Enron Hopes Political Donations Pay Off
This column notes Enron's rise and collapse amid controversy over deals and finances. It details political giving totals since 1989, including substantial donations to Republicans led by Ken Lay and to Democrats, along with lobbying activity and close ties to President Bush and Clinton figures. It highlights scrutiny over conflicts of interest and document shredding while outlining CRP's Steven Weiss as author.
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Enron
Washington
United States
Bush
Ken Lay
Jeff Skilling
Lay
Ing
Texas
Cheney
Clinton
Kyoto
Japan
Congress
White House
House
Steven Weiss
Center For Responsive Politics
CRP
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Roger Bell
Ottawa Tree Board
America
Hater
Bryant E. Leonard OU
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Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Ottawaherald.com
Walter Rubel
Bill Gray
Kathy Midler
Krmniller
Ken Kistner
Kistner
Tim Millbem
Ottawa Vision Steering Committee
Larry
Felix
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