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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2008
Page
3
A student at American University named Elizabeth Royall in 2007 commented that media topic choice matters little if there is no audience listening. The remark highlights the role of audience engagement in journalism and public discourse.
The editor argues against reballoting to abolish or replace the Franklin County administrator position. The piece defends the current interim appointee Lisa Johnson, praises stability and nonpartisan management, and cautions that restoring the elected department head structure would hurt efficiency and shift power among officials. The public already expressed support for a county administrator, and the author urges retaining the current setup.
Denise O'Dea, superintendent of Wellsville schools, notes parents should ask if the library is well equipped and used, how phonics and whole language are balanced, how computers aid instruction, classroom management, visible student work, and school cleanliness during visits to gauge school quality.
Residents urge caution on proposed coal fired plants in eastern Kansas citing risks to the Ogallala Aquifer and higher energy costs. The letter favors wind and solar development, incentives for solar panels, and the ability to sell excess power, with calls to policymakers.
Louise Dietz from Ottawa argues in a Readers' Forum letter that antiwar campus protests ignore U S alcohol related deaths. She cites 2002 2004 statistics on alcohol related fatalities and liver disease to claim youths should protest alcohol and drug harms instead.
Community members are invited to send opinions to The Ottawa Herald via fax for publication consideration. Readers can share perspectives on local issues, city events, and community interests, with submissions indicating name and contact for potential print.
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