Ottawa school district eyes energy savings plan
A consultant estimates Ottawa School District could save 60 000 to 70 000 in year one by adopting compact fluorescent bulbs and better lighting management. The plan includes CFL recycling, motion sensors, staff training, and behavioral changes to cut energy use and costs, with initial expenses around 41 000 plus potential 5 000 for software.
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Women in politics and water woes in Ottawa Herald piece
Gary Sillett argues women can lead the nation and highlights water concerns in Ottawa Kansas. He cites a new Forest Park water slide and a car wash amid conservation efforts while praising female leaders like Condoleezza Rice and Margaret Thatcher, yet criticizes Hillary Clinton and Kathleen Sebelius as insufficient.
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Patriotism and Parades Honor Service and Freedom
In a neighborhood scene hundreds of American flags decorate a yard awaiting a son heading to boot camp after high school graduation. The note reflects on sacrifice, patriotism, and the freedoms guaranteed by founding principles, urging appreciation for service members and the values of liberty in Kansas.
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Lenexa reader opposes decorative license plate obstructions
A Lenexa resident objects to decorative items around Kansas license plates that obscure state lettering and hinder reading by law enforcement. The letter prompts concern over state policy permitting obstructive adornments.
Reader Suggests State Abbreviation On License Plates
A reader proposes adding the two-letter state abbreviation between the letters and numbers on Kansas license plates. The goal is to help law enforcement identify the issuing state if plates are obstructed. The suggestion centers on a simple vertical KS mark between the three letter and three digit portions.
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