Tourism center grant fuels Franklin County pride in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Transportation awarded a 325000 grant to Franklin County Convention and Tourism Bureau for a 2400 square foot tourism center near K68 and I35. The project aims to open in spring 2001 on 1.4 acres, funded largely by federal funds, with critics citing location and necessity concerns.
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Residents praise Ottawan band leaders and festival success
A Franklin County reader lauds band director Brent Wheeler and Ottawans for the Heritage Music Festival in St. Louis where 45 OHS band students from the Jazz and Concert group placed second in jazz and concert contests. The writer notes Wheeler's standards, calls for more community turnout, and highlights standout performers Josh Howard and Brody Buster as part of a dedicated ensemble performing at Ottawa high school.
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Reader Forum guidelines for letters to the Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Kansas education reform stalled by Graves budget bets
The piece criticizes Gov. Graves for boosting school funding without adopting core classroom reforms. It contrasts Bush and Gore on resource use and accountability, notes limited gains in 2000 Legislature, praises reforms in corrections and open records, and highlights Glasscock’s potential as a reform leader while Graves remains inert.
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Barbie the Candidate Barbie and the feminist critique
A critical essay argues Barbie’s expanded roles from Army enlistee to presidential candidate reveal a marketing fantasy that mocks feminism. The piece contends Barbie promotes a surface appeal, encourages consumerism, and suppresses real female leadership by framing girls’ politics through a doll’s persona.
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Mattel
Ken
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