Evolution clashes with science on Kansas standards board
In Topeka a Kansas State Board of Education member Connie Morris circulated a newsletter calling evolution an age old fairy tale and criticizing scientists and media. She and two other board members backed proposed standards to expose students to more criticism of evolution.
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Topeka
State Board of Education
Kansas’ Public
Connie Morris
St. Francis
Morris
Steve Abrams
Arkansas City
Kathy Martin
Clay Center
Jack Krebs
Kansas Citizens For Science
City rethinks OMA after failed big name act
Ottawans rarely attended events at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band fundraiser proved costly. City officials including Padgett and Bird blamed poor turnout and weather while noting no tax money was lost though a $25,000 shortfall could strain the auditorium budget. a hearing on the venue is planned in coming weeks.
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OMA
Padgett
Dick Smith
Scott Bird
Bird
Franklin County
CMA
Rodeo Arena
Richard Jackson
Jackson
County to award CHIP bids for 35.5 miles of roads
Franklin County plans to award bids at 6 30 p m for 35 5 miles of CHIP paving in four areas Centropolis John Brown Road Jackson Road and Cloud Road Contractors including APAC Kansas Inc Harbour Construction Killough Construction and Vance Brothers bid from 348 000 to 978 000 Funds come from a low interest state loan Paving will start after bids contracts and bonds are filed and approved by the board
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Franklin County
John Brown
Centropolis
Apac Kansas Inc. Shears Division
Emporia
Harbour Construction Inc
Kansas City
Kan
Killough Construction
Ottawa
Vance Brothers Inc
John Brown Road
Jackson Road
Cloud Road
Public Works
Jim Haag
Haag
APAC
Harbour
Vance
Killough
Proper care and display of the American flag
The article outlines etiquette for raising from sunrise, lowering at sunset, and keeping the flag lit at night. It covers vertical pole placement, top union position, avoidance of rain and dirt, and proper care including storage, drying, and dignified destruction when worn. It notes help from Boy Scouts, American Legion, or VFW groups.
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Boy Scout
American Legion
VFW
Ottawa area hires teachers and staff across district
Jolene Alexander social studies Ottawa Middle School Peggy Carman occupational therapist special education Carol Finch secretary Ottawa High School Molly Johns interrelated teacher Eisenhower Elementary Janet Prather physical science Ottawa High School Jeff Raby custodian Hawthorne Elementary Elizabeth Redeker third grade Lincoln Elementary Isaac Templeton summer custodian Ottawa Jolyn Whitaker school psychologist special education Bev Wright English as a Second Language teacher
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Jolene Alexander
Ottawa Middle School
Peggy Carman
Carol Finch
Ottawa High School
Molly Johns
Eisenhower Elementary School
Janet Prather
Jeff Raby
Hawthorne
Elizabeth Redeker
Lincoln
Issac Templeton
Ottawa High
Jolyn Whitaker
Bev Wright
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Monster
Jesse James
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Federal Aviation Administration
Wright Brothers
Willford
City Rethinking
Cedar Street
Geist
Ottawaherald.com
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