Central Heights boasts new stadium complex funded by bond
Editorial praises Central Heights for a $3.995 million bond upgrade adding accessible bleachers lighting a buried wiring system a new track and permanent facilities for baseball softball and concessions while contrasting Ottawa Highs aging dangerous bleachers and calling for future bond issues to address stadium needs across USD 290 and neighboring districts.
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Spring Hill
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Paola
Anderson County
Ottawa
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Bleeding Kansas exhibit at Old Depot Museum in Kansas
The Old Depot Museum catalogs Bleeding Kansas through Oct. 30 in a display titled First Blood Kansas Prelude to the Civil War. It focuses on slavery debates and territory governance with figures like John Brown tied to Franklin County and the Pottawatomie Creek area.
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Old Depot Museum
W. Tecumseh St
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Lane
John Brown
Osawatomie
Miami County
Franklin County
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Rantoul
Barker
Decision 2004 and the Voter Apathy Debate
A reflective critique argues that media hype mislabels the election as a simple choice between Bush and Kerry. It highlights low turnout across past elections, blue collar disengagement, and the influence of lobbyists and special interests shaping outcomes. The piece warns of a persistent rise in voter indifference and urges serious engagement.
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CNN
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Bushi
Kerry
Harper's Magazine
America
Bush
Gore
Michael Moore
New Suzuki Strings teacher joins Ottawa program
Shirley Koch, longtime Parker Music Academy instructor from Houston, becomes violin and viola teacher for Ottawa Suzuki Strings. She will instruct a wide age range, add fiddling with guitar mandolin and bass, and lead students toward summer performances in Ireland. Koch brings Olympic and Highland games fiddle credentials and various education certifications.
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Houston
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Koch
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Ottawa Suzuki
Houston Baptist University
Samantha Ninemire
Canegie Cultural Center
Houston, Tex
Mexican supper raffle for Ottawa Strings at church
A Mexican supper raffle is planned for Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 208 East Fourth Street. Tickets cost 1 each, six for 5, with prizes including a compact disc player, a DVD player, and a digital camera. Proceeds will be matched up to 2,500 by Modern Woodmen of America and donated to Ottawa Suzuki Strings to buy new uniforms. Contact the Suzuki office at 785 242-0242 for details.
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Home
Modern Woodmen of America
Ottawa
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Suzuki
Ramones Founder Johnny Ramone Dies at 55 in 2002
Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone, born John Cummings, died at 55 from a cancerrelated cause in Los Angeles. The 30th anniversary tribute featured Los Angeles acts including X and Red Hot Chili Peppers with guests Eddie Vedder and Linda Cummings among mourners.
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