Food safety tips for weather emergencies and power outages
Rebecca McFarland outlines steps to keep food safe during storms floods or tornadoes. She covers using appliance thermometers keeping freezers full planning for ice dry ice and timing for safely discarding perishable items. Contact info for Frontier Extension District No 11 is provided for further guidance.
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Franklin County
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Kansas State Officials Contact Directory
A readable list of political leaders and offices in Kansas including President Obama White House contact and Kansas officials. Entries cover U S Representatives Lynn Jenkins Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran U S Senator Sam Brownback Governor Derek Schmidt and State Rep Blaine Finch with addresses phone numbers and emails.
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10Th Ave
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Topeka
Blaine Finch
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House
First Amendment text summarized in historical context
The First Amendment prohibits Congress from establishing religion or restricting free exercise, and protects freedom of speech and press, plus the rights to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for grievances. It enshrines core civil liberties and limits governmental power.
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Congress
Violent rhetoric against USD 287 campaign ethics
A reader condemns the Concerned Patrons of USD 287 and its Vote No campaign for repeated potential violations including unsolicited political mailings, a paid ad without required disclosures, a school flyer for a fundraiser, and oversized signs violating Pomona city code. The writer links these acts to broader concerns about future governance.
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USD 287
K.S.A
Lady’s Weekly
Williamsburg
Pomona
Franklin Street
Reader Forum Letter Voices District Bond Frustration
A reader criticizes leadership in a district bond proposal, accusing a single person of manipulation and urging open negotiation. The writer questions $4.6 million in available funds, changing figures, trashed patron surveys, and long term projections. He warns the district faces harm to finances and buildings and urges voters to prioritize needs over partisan aims.
Bicycling Etiquette for Ottawa and Surrounding County
Summarizes a summer guide urging patience and safety for motorists and cyclists on Ottawa streets. Highlights rights of cyclists, safe passing, turn awareness, dooring hazards, and environmental benefits, with a personal rural touch.
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Franklin County
West Franklin vow: no winner in school bond fight
A West Franklin patron thanks the Concerned Patrons of West Franklin 287 for backing school preservation as the bond issue looms. The writer warns both Vote Yes and Vote No camps will cause losses, citing family rifts, lawsuits, and economic costs from the dispute.
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West Franklin
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