Unified plan aims to revive Ottawa Main Street with many voices
Ottawa Main Street leaders embrace Hyett Palma survey findings to revitalize downtown. Aiming for a unified voice among city county officials and the Chamber of Commerce, the plan envisions two development districts, later hours for shops, and targeted business efforts to attract investors and shoppers.
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Ottawa Main Street
Ottawa
Hyett Palma
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Doyle Hyatt
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Marais Des Cygnes
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McGruff Club 2001 Thanks Volunteers and Partners
Appreciation goes to Chief Jeff Herrman Yvonne Herrman Kathy Allan Karen Chase Rick Geist Connie Sams Kris Peterson Bruce Hanson Reeze Hanson Adam Weingartner Tim Cronin Leah Thomas Justin Hennessey Alan Durbin Adam Dayhoff Melody Dayhoff Karen Miller Ron Hughes Jim Lewis Angie Butts Ottawa Municipal Auditor staff Russel Geist Christy Kuntz Miranda Wormell Eric Hanson Scott Milliman Wal-Mart Over the Road Gang Kansas State Bank Screen Holler City of Ottawa. McGruff Club 2001 ran Feb 10 17 24 from 9 to noon with about 200 Franklin County kids per Saturday. Activities included anti drug anti violence messages bicycle safety and a Ottawa Fire Department presentation with entertainment by Bryan Wendling and Richard Renner. McGruff presided over door prizes and four donated bicycles and a boom box were given away. Classes at Eugene Field and Hawthorne won pizza parties for top attendance. Lt Randy Allan thanks teachers and community in Ottawa.
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Jeff Herrman
Yvonne Herrman
Kathy Allan
Karen Chase
Rick Geist
Connie Sams
Kris Peterson
Bruce Hanson
Reeze Hanson
Adam Weingartner
Tim Cronin
Leah Thomas
Justin Hennessey
Alan Durbin
Adam Dayhoff
Melody Dayhoff
Karen Miller
Ron Hughes
Jim Lewis
Angie Butts
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Russel Geist
Christy Kuntz
Miranda Wormell
Eric Hanson
Scott Milliman
Wal-Mart
Over the Road Gang
Kansas State Bank
Screen & Holler
Ottawa
Franklin County
Ottawa Fire Department
Bryan Wendling
Juggler
Richard Renner
Ms. Criqui
Ms. Jansen
Eugene Field School
Ms. Butts
Hawthorne
McGruff Club
Randy Allan
Ottawa Police Department
Reframing School Shootings Beyond Training Teachers
In the wake of Santana High School shooting two teens died and eleven students plus two adults were hurt. The piece argues teachers alone cannot solve the problem. Responsibility lies with children, parents, and community, not punishment or retraining.
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Andy Williams
Santana High School
Santee
Calif
Bryan Zucker
Randy Gordon
Andy
Stock car love as a distinctly Southern passion
A Southern voice extols stock car racing as thrilling and central to Southern culture, while noting the sport's danger and the stubborn pride of Southerners. The writer recalls personal anecdotes, asserts racing passion for cars and drivers, and rejects Northern stereotypes about the region. He argues NASCAR pros embody skill and risk, and asserts stock cars define Southern identity.
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