Wind energy push shifts Kansas toward greener power
Editorial notes Gov Sebelius and an agreement aim for wind to meet 10 percent of peak demand by 2010 and 20 percent by 2020, with major utilities to participate. It highlights wind potential in Kansas, opposition to towers, stalled Holcomb coal plant, and energy efficiency reducing demand by 10 percent, arguing toward reduced coal dependence.
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Greensburg
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Ellis County
Hays
Holcomb
Garden City
Ottawa Herald Editorial Voice for Community Rights
The Ottawa Herald outlines its open Reader Forum and institutional stance to honor individual rights protect free press and free speech. Editorials aim to educate persuade residents and institutions toward progressive action.
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Ottawa Herald
Readers' Forum letters promote public debate in Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald publishes Letters to the Editor where writers share opinions and research, identified at the end of each letter. Readers are invited to respond in the Readers' Forum to disagree or dispute the stated facts.
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Back to the Bible and the Greeks Versus Jews
A speaker reflects on Israelite murmuring and Jesus noncomplaint in contrast to modern American shifts. He urges repentance for national blessing, laments loss of biblical knowledge, and contrasts Jewish familiarity with God to a current Greek mentality.
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Jesus
United States
Sam
America
Forest Park pool gains praise after improvements
A listener thanks volunteers and organizers for enhancing the Forest Park pool facility. The note laments cellphone noise during events, urges quiet respect during national anthems, and commends the outdoor pool as one of the best within reasonable driving distance.
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Forest Park
Graduation Respect at Ottawa Middle School Ceremony
A local graduation encounters disrespect as audience members chatter during the May 24 ceremony for grandchildren and cousins. The writer recalls family military service and asks whether national pride and memory of Independence Day are still valued.
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Ottawa Middle School
Korea
Marines
Vietnam
Iraq
Britain
Forest Park Pool Reopens With New Features
A Memorial Day visit to Ottawa City Pool at Forest Park shows a welcoming scene with sun and light rain. New shade structures near the zero depth entry and concession area attract users, while a blue water slide debuts this year with lifeguards supervising. Athena, nearly nine, rode the slide repeatedly as families enjoyed the upgraded facilities and warm weather.
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Athena
Ottawa City
Forest Park
Fine Pool
Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter A community jewel in Ottawa and Franklin County
A letter extols the Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter as a vital asset offering adoptions and stray intake. It describes staffing, open hours, daily duties, planned expansion with a receptionist, funding from cities and donors, licensing for dogs, adoption processes, fees, and a volunteer's dedication to socializing dogs for better outcomes.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Ben Martin Peck
BMP
Overland Park
Animal Hospital
Board of
Ottawa Herald Readers Urged to Share Views
The Ottawa Herald invites public opinion on local issues at its office located at 104 S. Cedar. Readers can submit letters describing concerns and ideas for community improvement.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
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