Ottawa Chamber Tour to Independence Spurs Downtown Ideas
A two hour Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce trip to Independence last week drew about 30 local business leaders and officials. Independence, similar in size, has used Main Street programs to revitalize its historic downtown with grants loans and guidance, offering potential ideas for Ottawa's struggling retail district.
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Ottawa
Wal- Mart
Independence
Kansas Cities
Main Street
Government Contacts For Constituent Inquiries
A list of government representatives with contact details for U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback. Includes Washington addresses, main phone lines, and state office locations in Topeka and Overland Park with corresponding numbers.
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U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Talaphone
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Overland Park
Perceptions Shape Reality and Control Our Actions
Charley Reese discusses how manipulating perceptions through history writing education and media can steer behavior. He notes that reality is filtered through senses memory and observation and contrasts differing views across races and groups, highlighting propaganda's power and the endless fascination of perception.
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Karl Menninger
Montana
American Civil Liberties Union
When Will Corporations Share Their Record Profits
Reader Bob Saverine of Stamford, Conn argues profits have surged while workers face lean practices. He questions when corporations will hire more and share wealth, noting foreign competition and rising Dow gains as evidence of unshared profits. He condemns executive lifestyles and sees no horizon for a solution.
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Bob Saverine
Stamford
Conn
Clinton urged to back EPA air rules for cleaner breath
The Herald argues President Clinton should endorse EPA head Carol Browner's plan to tighten ozone and soot controls. It notes four years in office and calls for a firm stance despite potential costs and broad impact, urging support for science-based standards and current law.
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Herald
Everett
Wash
Clinton
Environmental Protection Agency
Carol M. Browner
Browner
EPA
Congress
America
After Prom event thanks from Central Heights classes 1997
The Central Heights 1997 classes thank area patrons for supporting the After Prom Event. Funds funded a morning of entertainment by Do Everett Cox of Garnett and breakfast by the Raritans of Lane, with donations aiding the senior trip. Acknowledgments go to principals, teachers, and a long list of local sponsors and supporters.
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Central Heights
Do Everett Cox
Garnett
Lane
Richmond
Charles Gash
Bob Erisman
Becky Bones
Toby Meister
Kim O'Brien
Oklahoma
Ottawa 3-on-3 tournament raises over 1100 for USC 290
Trent A. Lancaster thanks sponsors and volunteers for the Ottawa Public Education Trust 3-on-3 event held with Skunk Run to fund district projects for USC 290 students. Prizes donated by Burger King Dairy Queen Long John Silver’s and others supported the champions.
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Ottawa Public Education Trust
Skunk
U.S.C
Franklin County
Trent A. Lancaster
Citizen Calls for Truth in City Hall Controversy
A resident presses city officials over Mr Dale Howard driving a city vehicle while intoxicated and urges City Manager Scott Lambers and five commissioners to level with the public. The writer proposes resignation as best resolution and warns of ongoing letters to The Ottawa Herald unless action is taken.
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Jam
Dale Howard
Scott Lambers
Mr. Howard
Howard
Lambers
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa Street Flowers Featured In Pleasant Visit
While visiting family in Ottawa we admire Main Street’s beauty. Flowers line the street, creating a charming, inviting scene during the stay.
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Ottawa
Main Street
Reader Forum Calls for Signed Letters to the Editor
Readers are invited to submit hand signed opinions to the Reader Forum. All letters must include the author's address and telephone number. long letters may be edited for space.
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Indy
Charley Reese
Oscreese
Aol.com
Charley
Reese
King Features Syndicate
Helton Hallmark
Litwins
Travcom
Jim’s Barber Shop
Country Mart
Cellular One
McDonald’s
Amoco
Messenger Furniture
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Pizza Village
Sirloin Stockade
Expert Tire
Total Gas Station
Apple Market
Pizza Time
the Lumber Company
Ottawa Nautilus
On Cue
Beyond Video
Country Kitchen
Kenco Car Wash
Pizza Hut
Heartland China
Sears
Butler Fl
Saffron Glass
Town & Country
William Burks
Dodds Memorial
D.c. Hadley
H & R Block
Killough Construction
Loyd Builders
The
Peoples National Bank
Performance Electric
Ottawa Co-op
Louis
Gayle Short
Ottawa Transmission
SISU
Wendy's
Cannady Brothers Dairy
R & R Farms
Leroy
Joyce
Doonesbury
Ines
Mallard Fillmore
Cr. Noll
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