Absent Voices Delays Ottawa Proposals and Open Debate
Opinion questions why police chief and recreation director have not spoken on the Ottawa police station and county recreational complex proposals. Calls for open houses and mandatory updates at weekly commission meetings to ensure department heads’ insights and public concerns shape early planning and avoid costly delays.
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Ottawa
Recreation Commission
Jeff Herrman
Jane Yancey
Yancey
Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa High School Track Teams Shine in 2000
A parent celebrates Ottawa High School boys and girls track and field for 2000 noting numerous personal, school, and state records. He praises the sport's purity and the team's hard work, with optimism for future generations and thanks to the athletes and coaches.
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Ottawa
Paul
Ottawa High School
Steve Harbison
Kansas Lawmakers and Officials Contact Directory
A list of contact details for U S senators and representatives from Kansas and federal and state officials. Includes addresses in Washington and Topeka, phone numbers and web sites for BM Clinton Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Rywn Robert Tyeon Ralph Tanner Bill Feuerbom and others.
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BM Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
Pat Roberts
Senate
Pat
Ralph Tanner
State Capitol
Topeka
Bill Feuerbom
Confederate flag debate at Salina South raises teachable moments
Salina Journal columnist argues for stronger history instruction rather than suspensions for Confederate flag displays at Salina South High School. He urges three days of American history classes to cover Civil War, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow, warning that silencing dissent harms education and public life. George B. Pyle notes the First Amendment vs government action and calls for debate over censorship to prevent trouble.
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Whitley Austin
Salina Journal
Salina South High School
South
South Carolina Statehouse
South Carolina Dome
Myron Graber
Joe Camel
Johnny Reb
George B. Pyle
Gpylesaljournal
Remembering Jean Shepherd and the radio era icons
The writer recalls Jean Shepherd as a radio storytelling genius and contrasts him with Don Imus and Howard Stern. He praises Bob and Ray, notes Shepherd's late career influence, and critiques modern mainstream radio for vulgar humor while acknowledging Imus's political talk and influential status.
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Jean Shepherd
Shepherd
Garrison Keillor
Keillor
WOR
New York
New York City
Bob and
Ray
Boston
Bob Elliot
Ray Goulding
Internet Journal of Opinion
TomPaine.com
New York Times
Don Imus
Imus
Howard Stern
Stern
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