Juvenile Justice Authority To Reshape Kansas System
Kansas moves to replace welfare handling of juvenile offenders with a new Juvenile Justice Authority on July 1, transferring four youth centers Beloit Topeka Atchison and Larned and taking over community corrections from the Department of Corrections. Albert Murray named head. First year budget 55.7 million. Emphasizes community corrections and prevention locally coordinated by 1999 planning deadlines. Ottawa officials push for locally led reforms including municipal court handling of minor offenses and a youth crime task force to coordinate programs.
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Flinn scandal framed as tragedy not victimhood
Fayetteville Observer-Times editors argue Lt. Kelly Flinn was not a victim. They note she knew Air Force rules on adultery, disobeyed orders, lied, and refused to address the issue. They cite her Academy background, B-52 pilot status, and a praised performance to claim she erred and endangered her career.
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Debate over gun rights and crime statistics rages
Charley Reese argues against gun control, praising the Second Amendment as essential for liberty. He cites historical parallels, questions crime causes, denounces anti gun advocates, and critiques studies while endorsing gun organizations and self defense measures.
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Charley Reese
Oscreese
Aol.com
Washington blame game over continuing resolutions
The dispute centers on a GOP plan to extend spending at 1997 levels if 1998 appropriations are not enacted, with the White House fearing a veto trap and inaction could block increases. Clinton argues disaster aid should not be hostage to shutdown leverage, while Republicans press to end the threat of government closures as the Oct 1 deadline looms.
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Reader Forum Critique of Ottawa Herald Errors
A reader laments last Wednesday's tragic Ottawa Herald obituary misnaming Corey instead of Cole. The writer urges professional accuracy and careful editing on death notices and front page stories, asking editors to reconsider staff choices and avoid repeating costly errors.
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Ottawa Teens Celebrate Class of '97 Graduation Party
The Ottawa High School Class of 1997 held an after grad party at Eagles Lodge with waivered rental, donated food from Wal Mart and others, and numerous volunteers. Fred and Wands Schnoke supervised drawings at the door while Jean, Terry, and Kim Thompson coordinated decorations and setup. Chris Sellens blew up about 100 balloons and helped with cleanup, meals, and prep.
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Kansas State Bank
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Beyond Video
Pizza Hut
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Fred
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Terry
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Chris
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