Ottawa residents urge responsive, community centered school plans
About 200 Ottawans gathered at an educational facilities planning meeting to share views on new or renovated elementary schools. They favor community use spaces, prefer new buildings when costs align, and stress infrastructure over river development. They call for genuine use of public input by Vision, planning committees, and officials.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa Main Street
Ottawa
Ottawa Middle School
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Marais Des Cygnes
Kansas Department of Transportation
Thanks to helpers and a note on faith for children
A reader thanks cleanup crews for limb pick up and praises a Wal-Mart purse returnee. The letter's second half reflects on 9/11 impact, urging faith, hope, and protecting children's innocence as the nation heals and teaches resilience.
Striking Three Strikes Laws Faces Supreme Court Review
The piece argues that sentencing laws should reflect the will of the people and questions the constitutionality of mandatory three strikes rules. It notes Supreme Court action on Lockyer v Andrade and Elwing v California, arguing life terms for petty theft are excessive and unevenly applied. Kelly Clark can be reached at ded lineink sisna.com
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Congress
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California
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Kelly Clark
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Death by action bombers a symptom of occupation
Commentary argues that suicide bombings reflect Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and Sharon's strategy, condemns civilian targeting, and notes Palestinian despair, leadership disillusion, and renewed unity against Arafat's moves. It frames violence as mutual terror and criticizes international inaction.
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Ariel Sharon
Palestinian Territories
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Lebanon
Sharon
United Nations
European Union
United States
Gaza
Ayat al- Akhras
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Yasser Arafat
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