Resignation of Franklin County chair sparks column view
In a surprising move Raymond Carey resigned as Franklin County Commission chair two weeks ago over disagreements with CHIP appointments and the county administrator decision. Don Waymire and Ed Taylor are praised as capable successors while Young’s qualifications are highlighted. Carey steps aside but retains influence, urged to support the new CHIP board and administrator to propel Franklin County forward.
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Raymond Carey
Franklin County Commission
Carey
Don Waymire
Ed Taylor
Chet Leach
Leach
C. Edward Young
Young
Franklin County
Chip Board
Jeanny Sharp
Community craft shop idea for town growth
A reader urges filling an empty building with a craft and hobby center. They propose classes in crochet, embroidery, ceramics, cake decorating, and more to teach older residents and engage youth, noting Wal Mart lacks craft supplies. The plan emphasizes learning, small fees, and local teaching by skilled residents.
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Wal-Mart
Bishop Ron Bishop Photos Highlight Ottawa Herald Talent
George T. Sayers of Pomona praises Ron Bishop for his photography at The Ottawa Herald. He lauds imagination planning and a bit of luck behind each captured moment.
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Ron Bishop
Ottawa Herald
George T. Sayers Pomona
Government Officials Contact Listing Fails to Provide Context
A dense OCR snippet lists names and addresses of U S political figures and Kansas state officials including President George Bush, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryan, Governor Bil Graves, and State Senators and Representatives in Topeka. The fragment lacks narrative context or events.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Graves' Education Legacy Looms Over Governor Bill Graves
The governor notes education as a late career priority during a Cedar Crest tour with journalist access. He contemplates funding, accountability, and potential tax measures while facing a wary Legislature and Kansans skeptical of school reform.
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Bill Graves
Cedar Crest
Mick Jagger
Keith Richards
Rolling Stones
Graves
Dan Quayle
Brook Brothers
Associated Press
Linda Graves
Kansas
Ernor
State Board of Education
Senate
Dave Kerr
Kent Glasscock
Mick
Evolution debate reshapes Kansas science standards and civics
Kansas science standards were sharpened after a two year debate with input from State Board members and educators. The process stressed understanding evolution without mandating belief while noting local boards set curricula. Supporters praised civility as opponents faced renewed skepticism.
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Abrams
Staver
Bruce Wyatt
Salina
Wyatt
Electoral College
Judicial Review
Congressional Oversight
Kansas
Gpylesaljournal.com
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Ottawaherald.com
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Cedar
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Krmiller
Ken Kistner
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Tim Miller
Ntinel
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Keith Oppenheim
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