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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1996
Page
3
Editorial argues tax freedom day arrives weeks away and the public benefits from tax dollars. It notes education, roads, police, libraries, and defense funded by taxes, while urging readers to see the big picture beyond dollars, highlighting shared community needs and personal sacrifice. John D. Montgomery
List of names and addresses for President Bill Clinton and federal senators and representatives, plus Kansas officials including Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and state legislators with phone numbers and office addresses. Includes White House Senate and House offices in Washington and Topeka.
Lorraine Mox recalls the Girls Club organized in September 1970 at First United Methodist Church basement. She led for seven years without pay, aided by three assistants, before resigning when the club moved back and forth between the church and the Boys Club. The 115 West 4th building, once a youth center, is up for sale, risking decay of a community youth resource and the club’s future for local girls led by Anita Poe.
A grateful note thanks eight township volunteer fire crews and neighbors who aided after a February 27 early morning fire destroyed a rural home. The writer thanks Ray Ott, Mr. Landwehr, Russ and Sandy Sylvester, George and Janet Keaton, local churches, Hope House, Westminster, and the community for shelter, support, and prayers as they seek strength and guidance.
A reader questions why a seven year old can take flying lessons and criticizes child fundraisers in schools. She commends The Ottawa Herald features and a pastor’s column, and objects to young ball players fundraising for Hawaii and to selling items through schools, urging parental control.
Readers share strong opinions on student fund raising and school activities. A parent criticizes forcing sales, citing band and choir fundraisers for trips to Worlds of Fun and state events. Others urge trash burn ban, recycling improves community health, and praise a silent majority speaking on local forums.
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