U S dominance at Winter Games and family Olympic legacy
The United States set a Winter Games record with 34 medals and memorable performances. Vonette Flowers became the first black Winter Games gold medalist in bobsled, Derek Parra won speed skating gold, Chris Klug earned bronze in snowboarding, and 16 year old Sarah Hughes claimed gold in figure skating. Jim Shea Jr. competed in skeleton amid tragedy, honoring his grandfather Jack Shea who won two 1932 speedskating golds. The story highlights Olympic spirit over medals, the third generation Shea legacy, and a ceremonial handoff of legendary skates and skis linking generations.
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U.S
Vonette Flowers
Derek Parra
Chris Klug
Sarah Hughes
Jim Shea Jr
Jack Shea
Sheas
Jim Shea
Jim Jr
Shea
Yamada Katsumi
Katsumi
Yoshida Kozo
Kozo
Vote 18 by general election in Kansas primary amendment
Jennifer Walther of Hiawatha High School urges support for House Concurrent Resolution 5042 to amend the Kansas Constitution to allow 18 year olds who reach the general election date to vote in the primary. The letter argues eligibility for 18 year olds and asks readers to contact their legislators to back the amendment.
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Ethics and Elections Committee
Kansas
United States
Jennifer Walther
Ottawa Vision Project shapes future community values
In Ottawa a Vision Project works through five work groups Quality of Life Business and Economic Public Services Civic Image and Community Growth to plan the citys future. Residents can participate via a survey to influence growth, education, safety, and civic life for 15 to 20 years.
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Ottawa Vision
Webster’s
Ottawa
Ottawa Vision Project
Ottawa Univers
Main
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lindh scapegoating critique calls for fair trial
Charley Reese argues the U.S. government scapegoats John Walker Lindh and insists he did no harm to Americans. He contends Lindh, a converted Muslim who trained with both Taliban and al Qaida, was a lowly soldier in a hostile, misrepresented context and deserves a fair outcome.
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John Walker Lindh
al-Qaida
Taliban
Justice Department
Yemen
Pakistan
Afghanistan
al- Qaida
United States
Israel
Young Walker
Northern Alliance
U.S
Charley Reese
Brif Arl
Earthlink.net
Ottawa Herald Revue Seeks Reader Views and Feedback
The Ottawa Herald invites local readers in Ottawa Kansas to share their views on arts culture and community events for the Ottawa revue column. Submissions should reflect resident perspectives and highlight city life.
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Bgrey
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Krmiller
Ken Kistner
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Tim Millbern
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Worley
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King Features Syndicate
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