Former Ottawa sheriff Bowling remembered for care and dedication
Retired Kansas sheriff Bowling, praised as caring and dedicated, stood with families at drownings and murders, refused to leave drowning scenes until recovered, and kept unsolved cases alive with law enforcement. He later worked as an assistant funeral director, leaving a wife and two sons. Three officers head overseas for deployment, adding to department grief after deputy Brady’s death from cancer.
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Rex
Bowling
Gilges
Ottawa
Jeff Herrman
Dengel & Son Mortuary
Craig Dengel
Mary Beth
Ryan
Blaine
Mike Brady
Online security study finds adults underprepared
A study by America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance shows 77 percent of 326 adults in 12 states feel safe online though many lack up to date antivirus software and firewall protection. Researchers found two thirds used outdated antivirus and 80 percent harbored spyware. Andrew Weinstein cited 22 city sample.
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al-Qaida
Iraq
Mujahedeen
America Online
National Cyber Security Alliance
AOL
Andrew Weinstein
United funds aid Franklin County neighbors support
United Way of Franklin County directs local dollars to aid residents with disabilities and cerebral palsy services. Cerebral Palsy of Kansas reports about $6,000 spent locally this year, funding equipment, education events, job referrals, and advocacy. The Kansas chapter is guided by Dave Jones with outreach to state and national bodies.
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Franklin County
Hale
United Way
Jones
Susanne Wassmer
Ottawa
Wassmer
United Way of
Kansas
Ucp.org
Holland and Lorenzo face off in 12th District race
In Ottawa area races, Holland and Lorenzo clash over same sex marriage gun rights and Sunday alcohol sales. Lorenzo backs concealed carry and NRA endorsement while opposing taxes, while Holland supports Second Amendment rights and small business tax cuts.
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Lorenzo
National Rifle Association
Plaisted Feuerborn clash in 5th district race in Ottawa area
Kansas House candidates Wes Plaisted and Feuerborn discuss funding for schools highway 59 expansion Ottawa and Lawrence, concealed carry costs and licensing, same sex marriage and ballot placement, liquor sales on Sundays and state health care options as they campaign with a focus on district issues and costs.
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Plaisted
Feuerborn
Kansas
Wes Plaisted
Ottawa
Missouri
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