Franklin County survey highlights key priorities for improvement
Franklin County residents favor basic services but seek more value from tax dollars with emphasis on affordable rental housing, county planning and zoning, roads and bridges, and assessor’s appraisals. The survey of 375 residents shows quality of life strong in churches, libraries, schools, and public safety while wages, local labor market and entertainment offerings lag. A Feb 15 deadline for a strategic plan pushes officials to act on short and long term solutions.
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Reader Forum Praises ROTC Cadets At Highland Park High
In Topeka at Highland Park High School 219 cadets from diverse backgrounds received awards. The unit impressed with discipline and respect, seen as potential assets for Ottawa and surrounding communities while leaders highlight civic visibility and color guard efforts. Margaret J. Watts suggests telecommuting job boards for local workers.
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Reader Forum submissions guidelines at Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and telephone number. Submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space. Send to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S Cedar Ave, Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com.
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Contact Information for Kansas Officials and U.S. Leaders
A list of political figures with addresses and phone numbers includes President Bill Clinton, U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, U.S. Rep. Jim Ryan, Gov. Bill Graves, State Sen. Robert Tyson, State Rep. Ralph Tanner, State Rep. Bill Feverborn. Also provides their office locations in Washington, D.C. and Topeka Kansas and respective contact details.
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New Century Echoes Old Fears and Fevers
A skeptical take on Y2K hype, predicting stubborn computer glitches and rising infectious diseases. The author laments mass hysteria, warns of antibiotic resistance, notes impending wars, and doubts a unified global future while predicting a Star Wars sequel and continued geopolitical tensions.
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Revision bill likely to snag in Legislature’s slow start
In a blunt forecast of Kansas politics, Hawver notes Gov Graves plans a revision bill to blend FY 2000 and FY 2001, expecting Senate support but House resistance. With Democrats 48, moderates ~40, conservatives ~36, the plan hinges on who will vote to cut spending.
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