City of Ottawa backs diversity with training value
Ottawa officials approved a diversity statement after criticism of discrimination within city ranks. The plan, largely crafted by Commissioner Richard Jackson, commits to honoring diverse backgrounds and promoting inclusion across the workforce and boards. It reiterates equal opportunity policies and calls for training and strong leadership to make diversity a shared city value.
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Ottawa
California
Herrman
Richard Jackson
John D. Montgomery
Government Contacts for Topeka Officials Listed
The document lists contact details for government representatives including Attorney General Carlo Stovall at the Judicial Center in Topeka with phone number 913-296-2215. Also listed are State Rep. Bill Fevarborn in Room 273-W Topeka, 66612, and State Rep. Ralph Tanner at the Statehouse, Topeka, with 913-296-7697 and 913-296-7649 respectively. State Sen. Robert Tyson is identified in Room 138-N State Capitol, Topeka, 66612, with phone 913-296-7380.
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Carlo Stovall
Judicial Center
Topeka
Bill Fevarborn
Stalehouse
Ralph Tanner
Statehouse
McKinney Honored in Tennis Hall of Fame Induction
tennis teacher Wilton Jr. McKinney received praise from former players and peers at a Southern Tennis Hall of Fame induction for life lessons over wins. His coaching blended courtesy, discipline, and respect, extending beyond courts to scholastic achievement and community leadership.
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Tlanta
Wilton Jr. McKinney
McKinney
Southern Tennis Hall of Fame
University of South Carolina
University of Alabama
Bear Bryant
McKinneys
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Ms. Parker
Kparkerlaol.com
Reader Forum Critique of KDWP Credibility and Funding
Dale Anderson Garett argues Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks lacks credibility, misused funds, and misleads taxpayers. He cites past diversions totaling millions, loss of federal aid, and opposition to new Prairie Spirit rail trail related park funding. He urges lawmakers to rein in the agency before more money is approved.
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Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
KDWP
Friends of the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Feds
Kansas
Steve Williams
Peter
Paul
Congress
Dale Anderson Garett
Reader Forum accepts signed letters with author contact
Readers are invited to send opinions to the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand-signed and include the author’s accreditation and telephone number. Long letters may be edited for space.
Media bias and Paula Jones case ignite trailer park slurs
The piece condemns Washington media elites and former liberals for weaponizing class prejudice against Paula Jones. It cites a Newsweek confession and The American Lawyer article by Stuart Taylor, notes on trailer park stereotyping, and questions whether East Coast journalists would be swayed if the article came from Salt Lake City or Des Moines. It ends with a trailer park resident defending their dignity and a quip about Paula Jones' hair.
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Clinton
Paula Jones
Washington
White House
Ms. Jones
Newsweek
Press Brigade
James Carville
Jones
Carville
Evan Thomas
Evans
Stuart Taylor
American Lawyer
Clarence Thomas
Taylor
New York Times
Anita) Hill
Yale Law
Salt Lake City
Des Moines
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Long Island
Mr. Carville
Sant
Doonesbury
Trey
Okay, Arie
Lew
Mallard Fillmore
RSE
Pres
Ave
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