Ottawa Jaycees face decline as active members dwindle
Ottawa Jaycees, a 45 year old group for ages 21 to 39, see membership fall from about 100 to 19 with only eight active. President Debbie Larcom says the trend shows youths avoiding service, and potential revival could come from Chamber of Commerce leadership alumni. Call for new members issued amid a community effort record set by 81 Ottawa High School students at a Superdance benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Testimonial Praises JUICE PLUS Health Benefits
Adrianna Fehrenbach reports six months on JUICE PLUS brought stronger energy less stiffness and pain weight loss clearer thinking improved sleep and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. She notes others report similar gains and thanks Beth Sobba, with editor's note ending JUICE PLUS coverage.
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Matthews should be mayor s read with amusement in Ottawa Herald
Tony Keim urges Ottawa city commissioners to unite on leadership by appointing Matthews as mayor and Ramsey as mayor pro tem. He argues this honors election will and supports prosperity, growth, and shared progress as the city plans a new city hall and library site.
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Tony Keim
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Word choice in sports column spurs editor feud
A Saturday notebook piece rebuts Herald columnist Bill Tellier over editing the word very. It recalls Bremner and Bernstein on phrasing, arguing strong terms replace weak modifiers and urging Tellier to heed precise language.
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Australia
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Final Change of Heart on Death Penalty and Last Meals
A columnist traces a long shift in views on capital punishment from harsh opposition to a belief in swift justice with humane limits. He critiques last meals for killers, notes liquor is forbidden in state facilities, and argues that even condemned criminals deserve dignity before execution.
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Ted Bundy
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Property tax protest plan urges delay and tax shift
A call to action proposes delaying December property tax payments for 18 months to two years and paying penalties later to send a message against high appraisals. Proponents favor tax cuts for property and a sales tax to ease homeowner burdens, urging supporters to contact their representative.
It's Your Quarter paving dirt streets in Ottawa debate
A listener urges Ottawa to spend development funds on paving dirt streets. The caller criticizes two city commissioners for indecision and mocks their leadership, suggesting Mr Matthews should be mayor. They invite further input via a community forum and provide a call time window.
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Fifty Years Ago Today Remembered Battles Worldwide
U S forces clash across the Pacific and Europe as the 6th Marine Division seizes Okinawa heights but is driven back and kamikazes attack ships offshore. In the Philippines troops press near Cebu City while Canadian forces take Arnhem and German units push Americans back near Magdeburg.
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No Kidding? Taxing Times by Karl A Van Asselt
World Features Syndicate compiles a humorous tax history from Abe Lincoln to ancient Greece and England. It notes Abe Lincoln overpaid by 1300, Missouri’s bachelor tax, personal service taxes in ancient Greece, and 18th century English taxes by number of fireplaces. The Jivara Amazon tribe paid taxes with shrunken heads, while two IRS automatic audits targeted the President and Vice President.
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