City broadens tax rebates to spur neighborhood revitalization
Ottawa officials loosened rules for the Neighborhood Revitalization program to encourage more commercial and residential improvements. A 10 percent minimum value addition now qualifies for reduced taxes, aimed at stimulating construction, rehabilitation, and financing in four designated areas.
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White House and Senators Contact Details List
Addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush and U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback are provided for constituent correspondence and official email access. The White House address in Washington DC 20500 includes a public contact line and website, with each senator listed at their Hart Senate Office Building addresses and DC ZIPs, plus contact pages.
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Head for the Cure 5K raises funds in memory of Chris Anthony
The first Annual Head for the Cure 5K Run and Walk takes place Sunday Oct 12 in Overland Park in memory of Chris Anthony of Leawood who battled brain cancer for two years. Proceeds go to the Chris Anthony Brain Tumor Research Fund to aid current patients and future research.
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Reader Forum Attacks Patriot Act Timing and Liberty Fears
Pomona City Attorney R. Scott Ryburn argues readers’ forum critiques use wartime fear to push for expanded Patriot Act powers. He warns Congress risks eroding freedoms and undermining security if it votes to extend measures.
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Lane memories from Harry Adell family notes
Armond Adell recalls Lane High School where his father Harry Adell served as principal from 1948 to 1950 and his family lived in the old bank building with a vault bathroom. He mentions the Hill Road Show portable cinema and local memories spanning about 20 years plus burial sites of Dale Carnegie and Carry Nation in Belton, Missouri.
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Iraq War rhetoric and funding criticism in 9/7 speech
Critics accuse the president of masking mistakes and expanding the war in Iraq to justify $37 billion for terrorism and $87 billion in addition to prior funding. They argue the administration uses 9/11 memory to rally support and warn of increased extremist recruitment and fear.
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Pomona Council Responds to Open Meetings Act Criticism
The Pomona City Council reiterates it follows KOMA with open public meetings and proper notice. It defends the handling of public funds including employee bonuses as budgeted and invites residents to request agenda time for issues while acknowledging disagreement on city policies.
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Local soldiers honored for morale boosting gifts from Hasty Awards
A Vicenza based spouse requests public thanks for Donita McMillian and coworkers at Hasty Awards Co. for sending parcels to the 173rd Airborne Brigade in northern Iraq. The gifts fostered friendships, lifted spirits, and helped soldiers coping with loss while on missions.
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Joel Bednar
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173Rd Airborne Brigade
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Hasty Awards Co
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