Ottawa Main Street faces leadership vacancy amid funding doubts
Ottawa's Main Street organization seeks a new director after a resignation and faces a weak payment offer due to scarce funds. The city debate over cutting non governmental promotion heightens concerns as the Chamber of Commerce expands downtown retail support, prompting talks of merging functions for unity and efficiency.
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Guest editorials present reader opinions in print
The Herald publishes guest editorials offering diverse viewpoints, with views not necessarily reflecting the paper or its editor. Readers are reminded that opinions belong to contributors and are separate from The Herald’s official stance.
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Politician contact list for Kansas lawmakers and offices
A fragmented OCR list provides contact addresses and phone numbers for U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryun, Gov Topeka state officials, and several Kansas state legislators including Robert Tyson Tom Holand Bill Feverbor Joe Humerick and Stanley Dreher with their respective capitol office locations and websites.
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Contempt for censorship and pro France stance clash in letter
Charley Reese defends free speech against calls to silence Dixie Chicks and criticize France over Iraq. He argues against Bush administration arrogance, praises French culture, and cites rights under the Bill of Rights while noting wartime debates. He invites readers to respond by mail.
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Franklin County Horticultural Growers Association roots grow
The Franklin County Horticultural Growers Association explains its move from the County Annex Lot due to traffic and congestion from growth. Originating at Ben Park lot near the Depot Museum, the group later used East Second near Haley Park with city permission. The growers support 4-H youth, Fair awards, and education via Kansas State and Franklin County Extension, following health and environmental rules.
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Community Farmers Market gains support across county and town
County commissioners and the city, Main Street, chamber, and the Garfield Site Council thank supporters for a new farmers market at Town and Country east side 2003 South Princeton. It will run Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3 through October, with Wednesday hours at 4 p.m. Rex Cummings of T and C is thanked for backing the venture. The note also honors USD 290 teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week and lauds Garfield Elementary accreditation and district progress.
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