Ottawa City Commission Vacant Seat Selection Sparks Row
Mayor Vicki Cummiskey will vacate the Ottawa post March 18 and four applicants Raquel Fleer Charles Gillette Richard Jackson and Louis Reed were interviewed A three vote process produced inconsistent results with Jackson leading then losing to Gillette by coin flip The April 1999 election will let voters decide among the four candidates and clarify the process scrutiny.
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City Commission
Vicki Cummiskey
Raquel Fleer
Charles Gillette
Richard Jackson
Louis Reed
Cummiskey
Bob Bezek Jr
Ottawa
Jackson
Gillette
Reed
Fleer
Blaine Finch
Joan Tyson
Matt Matthews
Gene Ramsey
Finch
Tyson
Library Board
DARE critique cites studies and editorials in Salina Journal
George B. Pyle argues DARE is ineffective and repeatedly pressured by supporters. He notes Rolling Stone findings, DOJ funded RI study, and widespread bullying of dissenters. He urges abolishing DARE in public schools and defends free inquiry despite political pressure.
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Dare
America
Rolling Stone
Salina
U.S. Department of Justice
National Institutes of Justice
Stephen Glass
Research Triangle Institute
North Carolina
Salina Area
Kate Winslet
The
New Republic
Salina Journal
George B. Pyle
Gpyle
Saljournal
Thanking Ottawa teachers who shaped Candie Adams Campbell
In a Readers Forum letter Candie Adams Campbell thanks U S C 290 teachers for their education, dedication, and experience shaping her success as a former Hawthorne Elementary student and current educator. She credits Ottawa's schools and teachers at U S C 200 and 290 with building the foundation for future generations.
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Marge Stevens
U.S.C
Ottawa
Candie
Adams-Campbell
Government contacts list for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled directory of contact details for federal and state representatives and offices in Kansas. Includes addresses in Topeka and Washington, D.C., phone and fax numbers for U.S. senators, representatives, state officials, and the governor for public inquiries and constituent services.
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All.s
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Topaka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quinzy
Topeka
U.S
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overlane Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Ryun
Quincy
House.gov
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest
Stote Son
Robert Tyson
Coach Grover and the Cyclones Inspire a Family’s Devotion
A family recalls meeting Coach David Grover during their son’s freshman year and follows the team with growing pride. They describe his demanding discipline, the transformative power of teamwork, and how the coach’s lessons extend beyond basketball to life.
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David Grover
Grover
National Friendship Day Campaign Seeks Congress Support
A Davenport Iowa group led by Renae Fultz and Melissa Hayes asks readers to back a nationwide celebration of friendship. They propose observing the first Sunday in August and request letters describing best friends to build support for a congressional day.
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Congress
Renae Fultz
Melissa Hayes
P.O. Box
Davenport
Iowa
Reader Forum Submissions Open for Signed Letters
Readers invited to send hand signed by authors with full address and telephone number. Submissions must not exceed 500 words and will appear in the forum section as space allows.
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Gates
Harris. News Service
Oll
Coach Grover
Kalli Reed
Doonesbury
Reggie
Peat Canyon
Sven
Mallard Fillmore
Nile
SALYS
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