Community safety tips after high school tragedy in Ottawa area
A regional safety advisory cites the Kelsey Smith case and urges vigilance for residents in Ottawa Wellsville Pomona Garnett and surrounding communities. Police Captain Randy Allan outlines steps to stay aware and prepared including avoiding isolation locking doors and using any available means to attract attention or deter attackers. The guidance emphasizes practical actions rather than fear and notes predators can strike anywhere while urging ongoing precaution.
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The Big Guy Dad Who Kept Our House Cool
Tom Purcell recalls a modest 1960s home and a father who mastered cooling with attic and window fans. The Big Guy tuned the house like a violin, cutting heat by 15 degrees, shaping family evenings, chats, and porch dinners. His quiet love guides the narrator today.
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GOP Sinking Image in Immigration War Commentary
Michael Reagan argues the immigration bill devastates the Republican Party. He asserts Bush and key Senate conservatives lose political futures as the public resists perceived sovereignty concessions. He labels Kennedy and liberal backers as driving a doomed policy and predicts 2008 backlash for Republicans. He notes Reagan’s syndicated column status.
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