Recycling push grows as Kansas cities reassess programs
In eastern Kansas a new level of recycling awareness emerges as Olathe’s lone full scale center closes and a city task force finds curbside pickup costs prohibitive. Lawrence reports 170000 pounds monthly from a new program, avoiding landfill. Experts stress maker responsibility and public-private action to fund true recycling.
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Obody
Kansas
Olathe
Lawrence
Jefferson-Douglas County
Will Ottawa Herald ever use recycled newsprint
The Ottawa Herald explains that recycled newsprint is not currently used due to limited mill capacity and high costs. It notes only eight U.S. recyclers can handle newsprint, Gannett uses 8-10 percent recycled content, and Canada supplies most U.S. newsprint. A large plant would cost up to 400 million dollars, and contaminated materials hinder recycling. The piece forecasts a future shift but offers no timeline.
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Ottawa Hérald
United States
Gannett Co
USA Today
U.S
Herald’s
Canada
Letters To The Editor Wanted Old Parlor Tokens
A history lover seeks readers who own antique trade tokens used by stores and parlors. He collects metal tokens worth small trade values and asks for contact from those who recall or possess such tokens from the local area to add to his collection.
Bluebird trail plan drawn by Lawrence man commits to conservation
Seventy eight year old Wes Seyler advocates a westbound bluebird trail from Lawrence along US 40 to Topeka and US 24, urging volunteers to place wood boxes across towns. He built about 50 boxes near Clinton Reservoir after noting a 90 percent bluebird decline since the 1940s. He shares construction tips, notes bluebirds tolerate boxes up to 15 feet, and seeks helpers and mail responses from Kansans to join the effort.
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Lawrence
Wes Seyler
Kansas
Phillipsburg
Alma
Neb
Lawrence Nhurseryman
Tom Redhouse
U.S
Clinton Reservoir
Seyler
Maryland
Lawrence Zelleng
Maryland University
Topeka
Missouri
Nebraska
Manhattan
Canada
15Th
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas Highway Tax Increases Highlight Two Lane Transit Reality
The state raises gasoline taxes to fund highway improvements while rail and air service face cuts. Amtrak seeks more cars, airlines reduce routes, and buses narrow Kan sas west of Topeka. Kansans accept higher costs as essential for roads, space, and livability, embracing the two lane pride.
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Kansas
Topeka
Air Midwest
Hays
Greyhound
Salina
Wichita
St. Francis
Amtrak
Congress
White House
Legislature
Kansas Department of Commerce
Missouri
Colorado
New Mexico
Washington
Robbie Taggart Highland Sailor Novel Review
Herald Book Review describes Robbie Taggart Highland Sailor by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella as a rollicking sea adventure for youth and adults. Robbie rises from royal navy lieutenant to first mate aboard the Sea Tiger, facing prejudiced captains, pirates, storms, and a mission mentor who becomes his father in law as he grows toward manhood and parenthood amid danger and loss.
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Robbie Taggart
Michael Phillips
Judith Pella
Robbie
Royal Navy
Dr. Wallace
Ruth
God
Parenthood
Sea Tiger
Mr.w
Ottawa Herald circulation rates 1999 Ottawa Kansas
Publication details and staff list followed by subscription rates effective July 4 1999. Rates shown for carrier motor route and mail in Franklin and adjacent counties and all other areas. One month three months six months and yearly options with varying prices.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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Ottawa Herald
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