Midland Rail Project Eyes Ottawa Extension
The Midland Historic Railroad based in Baldwin seeks a federal grant of about 370000 to restore track to Ottawa and run buses bringing passengers to Old Depot Museum Main Street and City Park. Ottawa aims to link Prairie Spirit Trail Carnegie Center and Old Depot Museum, boosting tourism with bike racks on trains and downtown access.
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John D. Montgomery
Ottawa Herald
Haskell zero tolerance policy faces tragedy in North Lawrence
A alcohol related crash near North Lawrence killed three Haskell students. The university and Lawrence community reaffirmed their zero tolerance in residence halls while noting the need for continued effort to curb drinking and driving among students. The article urges reflection on life’s fragility and the dangers of bad decisions.
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School health insurance help limited to administrators
An editorial notes the Ottawa school district covers 75 dollars of the monthly health insurance cost for participating staff. The benefit is available to administrators and classified staff such as secretaries and custodians, while teachers may participate only by paying the full cost.
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Ottawa readers back 1999 MDA Telethon with 53.1 million pledged
Rae thanks supporters as Ottawa Herald reports the 1999 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon raised 53.1 million dollars in pledges and contributions. Community involvement through local events and KMBC-TV broadcast aided research, clinics, and nationwide MDA programs. Bernie Rae appeals for ongoing help for families and clinics.
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Kansas
Kansas State Fair Shows Kids Are Kansans’ Future
David Awbrey notes at the 1999 Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson that rural and urban Kansas youths share pop culture influences yet retain innocence and values. He argues most young Kansans honor family virtues, prefer the State Fair to MTV, and deserve supportive public attention from leaders like Sen Brownback.
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Lawrence
Timor unworthy of U S agenda claims by Charley Reese
In a strong opinion, Charley Reese argues Timor should not be a U S priority, calling the issue irrelevant to Americans while urging focus on immigration, agricultural, economic, and government education crises at home. He criticizes media fever over Timor and labels foreign policy a distraction from domestic troubles.
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