Long-term budget plan urged for Kansas education funding
Jeanny Sharp argues Kansas must craft a long-term education funding plan as lawmakers seek at least 110 million in annual cuts while facing a 1.1 billion funding request over three years. She notes teacher shortages, emergency certificates, and rising expectations pressuring schools amid tight finances.
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Franklin County
Kansas
Kansas Board of Education
Board of Education
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawa Police praised for officer raise by city commission
An open letter from Sgt. Douglas R. Waterman applauds Ottawa city commissioners for approving a substantial raise for commissioned officers on Nov. 26. It notes recruitment and retention struggles, a planned new police facility, and strong public support from emergency services and First Baptist Church. The writer also shares a personal 2001 Downtown Ottawa shopping day incident on Main Street involving a dog bite and a quiet crowd.
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Ottawa Police Department
First Baptist Church
van Ostran
Commission
Douglas R. Waterman
Macy’s
34Th Street
New York City
Ottawa
Third
Main
Third and Main
Franklin County
James C, Dunn Lawrence
Appeasement and Afghan peace efforts draw mixed signals
The piece argues appeasement won t stop violence as new rules curtail rights and Iraq style nation building continues. It warns that amnesty for Taliban defectors risks US interests while stressing the need for clear policy against terrorists amid Middle East tensions and Palestinian statehood chatter.
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Fed
Washington
Afghanistan
United States
United Nations
Bush
Northern Alliance
bin Laden
Hamas
Arafat
Council
Hanah Ashwari
Palestinian Authority
Decrepit writer's dog loves legs and quiet humor
A retired writer recalls a lovable decrepit dog that adores people's legs, deflects danger with a silent grin, and outlasts his earlier barky Doberman mix while home repairs flood closets after a hot water heater retirement. The piece blends nostalgia with light humor about pets and aging.
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C.S. Lewis
Rudyard Kipling
Kim
Mullah Qmar
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Miller
Genesee Manne
Kan Kistner
Kkisner
Tim Millbern
Otawa
Taliban
Middle East
U.S
Kelly
Clark
Souza March
Wags
Charley
King Features Syndicate
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