Tecumseh Drug Testing Policy Sparks Debate in Oklahoma Schools
A high school policy in Tecumseh requires urinalysis drug testing for all middle and high school students to participate in extracurriculars. Critics say it targets unlikely users, mirrors film satire, and raises concerns about unreasonable searches. Supporters cite safety and deterrence amid legal scrutiny.
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Ridgemont High
Sean Penn
Jeff Spicoli
Mr. Hand
Bill Clinton
Tecumseh
Okla
Ophere Owner Seeks Local Identity Renewal
Fragmentary OCR notes show a local owner named Ophere seeking renewal of identity and late 2s and its ity. The unreadable text limits concrete facts about place date or explicit actions. Further readable context needed to confirm scope or involved organizations.
Downtown restaurant owner helps Veterans Memorial upkeep
Steve McMurray owner of G. Willikers and Dan Bloom son of G Willikers donated to the Franklin County Veterans Memorial in the courthouse lawn. McMurray cited his Vietnam War service as inspiration while Bloom urged the memorial committee to contribute for upkeep and community benefit.
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Steve McMurray
G. Willikers
Sherry “Wright
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County Commission
weMurray
Dan Bloom
McMurray
Bloom
Campaign money back and tax changes swirl in Kansas
Donald D. Barre seeks a full return of his $2,000 donation while Kent Glasscock may refund up to 188000 after the Sto vall Glasscock ticket collapsed Donors including Westar Energy question how many want their money back Glasscock plans refunds after campaign bills are paid The issue mirrors voter anger over a system rewarding donors regardless of ticket status The Topeka Capitol Journal reports on new taxes and Ed Kan Ed Network funding along with credit and cockfighting repeal The Manhattan Mercury surveys school vouchers as the Supreme Court guides future policy and notes Kansas school quality varies with urban districts well regarded in Manhattan
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Donald Barry
Topeka Capitol-Journal
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Direct Marketing Association
Kansas lawmakers and officials contact directory list
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White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Problems Begin When God Disappears
A reader questions the removal of God from American life after reflecting on a June 27 article about faith and national identity. The message cites 9/11 and school shootings, referencing Anne Graham's remarks and Madeleine Murray O Hara, urging a return to faith and divine guidance.
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United States
Billy Graham
Jane Clayson
Anne Graham
Madeleine Murray O’hare
We Reap What We Sow In Our Schools And Society
A reflective piece argues that secular trends and lax moral standards in schools and government have eroded conscience. It contends people trash God, accept permissive policies on discipline abortion and condoms, and overlook biblical teachings, warning God’s forgiveness is available to those who seek it.
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Readers' Forum guidelines for letters to the editor
The notice explains letters must be 400 words or less and include the writer's name address and daytime phone. Letters may be edited for length and clarity and readers are limited to one letter per month.
Stand opening owner congratulated at Wadnesbery Carstar ribbon event
Ottawa area business leader Jeff Baker receives congratulations from Chamber of Commerce Chairman Kennett Woods at a Wadnesbery ribbon cutting for the new Carstar collision repair center at 107 North Main. Baker, longtime Ottawa resident, took over Burnett Auto Works and its veteran staff.
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Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Kennett Woods
Carstar
N. Main
Baker
Ottawa
Burnett Auto Works
Burnet
Nominations open for 2002 Kansas older worker awards
Nominations are sought for the 2002 Kansas Older Worker and Employer Awards to be presented Sept. 24 in Topeka. Categories include Oldest Worker, Outstanding Older Worker, Employer of the Older Worker, Outstanding Advocate for the Older Worker, and Older Worker Best Practice.
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Kansas Department of Human Resources
KDR
Kansas Department On Aging
KDOA
Topeka
Gang Ader
Demaneny Atte
Dirstate Ks Us
Toni Wellshear
Hrstate Ks. Us
Longaberger sales associate joins Lane resident Stacy Macam
Stacy Macam of Lane becomes an independent sales associate with the Longaberger Company and joins more than 70,000 others selling Longaberger products in 40 states through home shows. Pass Real Estate in Richmond announces new associated realtors Jennifer Adkinson and Craig Adkinson. Jennifer graduated from Central Heights in 1993 and earned an associate degree in nursing in 1997, daughter of John and Cherry Chrisjohn. Craig graduated Central Heights in 1991, holds a biology degree from Ottawa University, and is son of Doris Adkinson and the late Pat Adkinson.
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Richmond
Craig
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Jennifer Adkinson
Central Heights
Neosho County Community College
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