Ottawa's 1951 Flood Remembered by Local Residents
Resiliency Today recalls Ottawa Kansas flood of 1951 and the community effort to secure flood control. Ottawans reflect on rebuilding, the Washington delegation, and the enduring spirit that led to future reservoirs and safer days. Jeanny Sharp, editor and publisher, frames the 50th anniversary essay.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Washington, D.C
B. Smith Haworth
Ottawa, Kansas
J.B. Muecke
America
River
Jeanny Sharp
Second annual Charity Demolition Derby aids Ottawa infant program
The June 30 2001 event at Franklin County Fair Grounds in Ottawa raised funds for the Ottawa Wellsville Infant Toddler Program serving children age three and under with developmental delays. Organizers praised Les Foster of Big O Tires and Gary Christian of J&R Construction for their hours of work and community support as volunteers staffed gates, raffles, and concessions with police, fire crews, and vendors aiding the event.
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Franklin County Fairgrounds
Ottawa- Wellsville
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Big O Tires
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Gary Christian
J&r
Franklin County Fair Board
Kofo Radio Station
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Gary
Dana Romary
Melissa Gilliland
Meg Hubin
Lynne Bourne
Jami Lutz
Ottawa-Wellsville
Reader Forum submissions sought for The Ottawa Herald
Readers may send hand signed letters with address and telephone to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Moran Seen as Front-Runner for Kansas Governor Race
Salina Journal columnist George B. Pyle argues that U S Representative Jerry Moran, representing the 1st District, could be a strong gubernatorial candidate as Graves nears term limits. Moran’s legal training, Kansas roots, and bipartisan appeal are weighed against a traditional, turn-based selection in a competitive race.
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Hays
Johnson County
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Gary Sherrer
Kathleen Sebelius
Democratic Party
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Jim Ryan
Pat Roberts
Nancy Kassebaum
Senate
Roberts
Green
Congress
Salina
Fournal
George B. Pyle
Spylesaljournal.com
Freedom and patriotism in the age of evolving liberty
An essay on American freedom as living ethic, not government granted, warning that rapid technological and social change tests rights. It laments legal restrictions on holiday celebrations, urges individual responsibility, and notes how church bells parades and fireworks now require permits and law compliance.
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