Skunk Run Needs Volunteers to Improve Local Events
A reader poll shows little interest in Ottawa's Skunk Run and similar events. The piece urges more volunteers and stronger collaboration among local groups, including Ottawa High School and Ottawa University, to create a combined homecoming weekend and elevate community life.
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Ottawa
Franklin
Anderson
Ottawa High School
Ottawa University
OHS
Wall of Honor
Skunk Run
Friends of the Library
Jeanny Sharp
Letter to Dan Lykins Attacks Sebelius Campaign Ties
A Kansas letter targets Dan Lykins and Kathleen Sebelius, criticizing her education policy record, abortion stance, and campaign donations. The author cites a 1999 education budget share, claims of local control loss, and a Tiller donation plan, urging Sebelius to drop out.
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Dan Lykins
Kansas
Fincher
Payless Shoe
Topeka
U.S
H. Snodgrass
Franklin County
Kathleen
Associated Press
Consolidate Ottawa events into one spectacular festival
Local voices urge Skunk Run and River Run to merge with Sidewalk Festival and Route 66 nostalgia. Align Ottawa Main Street and Chamber of Commerce to attract tourism, reduce duplications, and create a centralized, year round draw for visitors.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Main Street Association
Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa Main Street
Main Street
Forest Park
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Route 66
Tim Shallenburger for Kansas governor urged by educator
A Kansas educator urges voters to support Tim Shallenburger over Kathleen Sebelius, arguing predictable education funding increases, a multi year K twelve and higher education plan, budget priorities, and teacher support. The letter emphasizes fiscal responsibility, core curriculum goals, and governance for four years. Marty McPheron signs.
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Kansas
Tim Shallenburger
House
Tim
Shallenburger
Election season critique targets Sebelius and abortion stance
A reader argues against Kathleen Sebelius citing alleged pro choice views and ties to Wichita abortionist George Tiller, claiming money given to her campaign shows alignment with pro abortion positions and urging voters to oppose Sebelius. The letter criticizes professed Christian and pro life claims and urges action at the polls.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Wichita
George Tiller
Pro Kan Do
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Tiller
Pro Kan Do Pac
Accesskansas.org
The
Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Rand
Herald.com
Stacy Cohen
Ottawaherald
Linda Brown
Kathy Miller
Ken Kistner
Kkisner
Bill Gray
Bgray
Otawaherald
Tim Millier
S. Cedar
Mal
Kaye the
Dorothy Rues
Kendra Harnden Rantoul
Kline
Orville
J. Cole Garnett
Marty McPheron
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S. Ceda
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