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Newspaper
Hammond Sunday Star
Location
Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2000
Page
4
An editorial urges public officials to meet in public and follow the Louisiana Open Meetings Law. It outlines five valid private session reasons, warns against backroom deals, and stresses transparency to maintain public trust and credibility.
The Open Meetings Law aims to ensure public business is conducted openly so citizens know officials actions. A meeting occurs when a quorum of a public body deliberates acts or gathers information. It does not cover casual social gatherings without votes or actions.
Copies of Citizens Rights Card on Open Meetings and Public Records are available from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana. The card explains rights and responsibilities under state laws. It notes the Louisiana Constitution protects observing deliberations and examining documents. Contact PAR at P O Box 14776 Baton Rouge LA 70898 4776 or call 504 926 8414.
An editor's note recalls Charles Darwin born February 12 1809 in Shrewsbury England and his 1859 origin of species work from a five year South American voyage prompting discussion of how evolution shapes the world we inhabit.
Guest columnist argues evolution clashes with creation, warns it lowers standards and increases social ills. Cites rising crime, abortions, divers ity programs, and psychology numbers while urging faith in Jesus Christ for hope. Cheryl George from Pumpkin Center closes piece.
In a letter to The Daily Star, Herb Freiler argues that scientific progress consistently challenges religious doctrine from Darwin to cosmology. He contends knowledge grows faster than belief, religion should become a philosophy, and practical gains like air conditioning and plumbing illustrate benefits of expansion. Readers may contribute views to Readers Forum.
The Tangipahoa Parish public transportation dial a ride program faced a funding shortfall when state money disappeared. Senator John Hainkel and budget chief Robert Keaton convinced state planners to restore the funds, with Lynn Hoover of United Way crediting Hainkel for the reversal. The program awaits provider agreements as summer approaches, aiming to help teens without licenses reach jobs and support local business growth.
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