Wellsville Wall of Fame honorees detailed for 2005 program
The feature highlights Rob ert Cramer and Jackie Rush among Wellsville USD 289 stalwarts. Cramer taught science and math, led as mayor, wrote military history books, and contributed to community and school boards. Rush advanced sixth graders, promoted dream building, led girls sports, organized track and field day, and inspired students with a robust personality.
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Marquette
Stanford
Cramer
Wellsville
Shawnee Mission
Australia
USD
America
Robert Cramer
Wall of Fame Selection Committee
Jackie Rush
Wellsville Elementary
Jackie
Rush
Colorado
Chicago
Kansas City
Canada
Arthur Wendell Hicks
James C.T. Pool
Jim Wright
Ellen Cox
Jack Chalender
Luetta Crist
Kris Kehl
Ett
Farm Bill debate centers on nutrition, land, and regional incentives
Agriculture leaders push for a 300 vote pass as the bill funds nutrition programs, farmer subsidies, and conservation. Provisions include tax breaks for horse owners, disaster aid for weather losses, and bonds for land purchases by governments and nonprofits, with critics citing subsidies for wealthy farmers.
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House
Collin Peterson
D-Minn
Senate
Mitch McConnell
California
Oregon
Washington
Mike Thompson
Calif
Alaska
Hawaii
Sen
Max Baucus
D-Mont
Montana
Plum Creek Timber Co
Baucus
Dakotas
Bush
America
Violence Across the Mexico Border Escalates
Mexico’s drug wars spill into the United States as three police chiefs seek political asylum. Jayson Ahern of Customs and Border Protection says officials fear for their lives and are reviewed for asylum. Cartels’ violence has grown, with beheadings and numerous assaults on officers, and U.S. border patrol faces increased gunfire and projectile threats.
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Washington
U.S
Homeland Security
Associated Press
Jayson Ahern
Ahern
Mexico
Felipe Calderon
Border Patrol
Richmond Plans Police Disbandment Surprises Chief
Richmond votes to disband its police force after executive session. Chief Steve Lease notes loss of coverage with county on-call and two officers who were medical technicians. The ordinance takes effect once published in The Herald, likely Friday, leaving Ottawa and Wellsville as the remaining city departments in the county.
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Richmond
Steve Lease
Lease
Frank Guilfoyle
Herald
Platt
Ottawa
Wellsville
City considers sidewalks survey with Kansas grant help
Nevergold notes sidewalks need the most attention and a small Kansas Department of Transportation grant may fund work. data will be compiled for Ottawa Planning Commission review with a May deadline for survey returns to City Hall or Communities In Schools of Ottawa at 123 W Fourth St. Ottawa KS 66067.
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Nevergold
Kansas Department of Transportation
Tom Yahl
Ottawa Planning Commission
City Hall
Hickory St
Schools of
Ottawa Inc
Fourth St
Ottawa
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Aslor
Eisenhower
Kansas
Brancoh
Armen
Cedar
Ottgwaherald.com
Bosch
Garnett
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