Crestview Nursing Home Site On Ballot As Sale Question
Crestview at 1140 W Seventh Street Terrace appears on the Nov 3 ballot for sale, a move state law requires voters to approve though the county shut the nursing home last year for losses and undercapacity. The controversy centers on Crestview’s space lease to Ottawa Wellsville and Central Heights for an alternative school amid safety and value concerns. The county, also criticized for real estate dealings, argues the building is expendable and readily replaceable for future needs.
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Statehouse race in Kansas offers two incumbents in 10th and 5th districts
Incumbent Bob Ralph Tanner in the 10th District seeks a third term facing Caren Rugg. Incumbent Bill Feuerborn in the 5th District runs for re-election against Wes Plaisted. Both represent parts of Franklin, Douglas, Anderson, and surrounding counties and have backed educational standards, tax relief, and US-59 improvements. John D. Montgomery.
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Topeka
Douglas County
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Linn
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Baker University
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Anderson County
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Centerville
Women and Power: Taking Control of Our Lives
Kathleen Parker argues that progress comes not from sweeping reforms but from each woman taking charge of her own life. She critiques blaming others, notes varied paths of five panelists, and urges personal responsibility over collective blame, acknowledging inequality while stressing individual agency.
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Women’s Movement
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Orlando Sentinel
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Mindspring.com
Ottawa liquor debate and a reader endorsement for Rita Chine
A reader argues Ottawa should stay dry, suggesting a long drive for liquor purchases to discourage wet status. The letter notes campaign dynamics and social behavior surrounding liquor laws. A second letter endorses Rita Cline for Kansas state treasurer, praising fiscal restraint, supervision, and teamwork.
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Rita
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Rita Chine
Awbrey ideas questioned in education editorial note
Peggy Coen, a retired second grade teacher from Ottawa, questions David Awbrey's education musings on the editorial page and states that only a primary classroom teaching background would lend validity. She cites 25 years in USD 290 and notes class size matters. The letter deadline for the 1998 fall elections is Thursday Oct. 29.
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Peggy Coen
Ottawa
FOCCA seeks private funds to restore Cedar Crest residence
A letter from David Holtzman highlights the Friends of Cedar Crest Association FOCCA 501c3 organized to cooperate with state leaders in restoring Cedar Crest a 70-year home on the historic register. FOCCA secured 1.3 million from the Kansas Legislature but needs private contributions to cover remaining costs.
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Kansas
Governor's Residence Advisory Commission
Cedar Crest
Graves
Holtzman
Change smoke alarm batteries this fall for safety
Dennis Nowatzke of the Ottawa Fire Department urges families to replace smoke alarm batteries every fall when clocks go back. He notes 1,100 children under 15 die yearly in home fires and 90 percent of home fire deaths involve homes without working alarms. Install fresh batteries, test devices, plan two escape routes, and assemble a small safety kit.
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