Franklin County zoning suit targets two townships
John D. Montgomery argues in The Ottawa Herald that the Franklin County zoning of Cutler and Pottawatomie townships to agricultural use faces a challenge from Chet Leach, a rural landowner with a lumber yard and construction business. He urges respect for current operations via grandfathered permits but notes the county plans to grants variances only for legally operating businesses. He suggests zoning starts with agriculture and evolves, and questions the suit’s merit without prior local remedy.
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Five Years of AmeriCorps Service Highlight
The Kansas Commission on National and Community Service honors AmeriCorps for five years of service. About 150000 members, mostly under 25, tutored at risk students, fed the hungry, built homes, aided disaster response, and conserved trails and rivers. They leave with changed lives and renewed community commitment.
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November vet activities in Franklin County veterans events
November brings a dedication of the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Wall on November 11 at 6 30 p m with candle lighting and names read. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is November 6 at Ottawa Country Club from 5 30 p m to midnight with Gen Steve Birkheimser as guest speaker and tickets 14 per person 26 per couple. Parade sponsored by the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Committee on November 13 at 1 30 p m may be the largest yet with 100 units participating including Army National Guard Marine Corps Navy VFW and more. Interested groups may contact Sherry Wright at 242 3355 by November 1.
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Reader Forum submissions sought at Ottawa Herald
Readers urged to send hand signed letters with address and phone number to The Ottawa Herald at 104 Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com Email submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Spiritual land and law clash in Kansas road clash
Lawrence and Haskell Indians resisted a trafficway cutting through Wetlands near South Lawrence. Gov Graves and local business interests promoted the route, offering millions in incentives. The Haskell Board of Regents rejected the offer, highlighting enduring Native spiritual ties to land and contrasting views of property with material growth. David Awbrey reflects on shared values, spirituality, and a Kansas identity amid growth pressures.
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Traffleway
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Haskell
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Johnson County
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Missouri River
Topeka
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Arkansas
Kaw
Smoky Hill
Flint Hills
Cheyenne
David Awbrey
Deadbeat Dad Debate Undermines Stereotypes in Fatherhood
Kathleen Parker argues the deadbeat dad label misrepresents most noncustodial fathers who pay, or strive to, support their children. She notes weak economic means, education gaps, and court dynamics as core issues, urging policy to favor involved parenting over demonization.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Government Accounting Office
Guably
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kparker
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