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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1998
Page
2
The Ottawa City Commission granted a special use permit for 3 by 4 foot banners to hang from downtown building fronts. Businesses will buy, display, and take them down nightly. The idea, sparked by the Chamber of Commerce, aims to boost seasonal spirit and ambiance in the district.
A directory of top state and federal offices with contact details. Includes President Bill Clinton at The White House, U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback, Frank Carlson federal building contacts, U S Representative Jim Ryun, Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carlo Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and state office addresses and telephone numbers.
An 8 year old reflects on Take Our Daughters to Work Day and its gender focus. The author notes IBM’s alternative Take Your Children to Work Day and argues both boys and girls need equal attention. He recalls childhood field trips and plans a home based April 23 celebration with his son including 1950s costumes and Hazel reruns.
In a reader letter mix, the Rails to Trails Conservancy is accused of pushing for bike trails via federal funds and eminent domain, with critics urging property rights and state sovereignty. The letter also notes Kansas uninsured children health coverage passed 121-0 in the House and 39-1 in the Senate, with Sen. Tyson the sole dissent. Anthony Hensley questions Tyson’s stance amid support from Gov. Graves and others.
A local letter responds to Marty Buick's April 16 inquiry on district education gains over three years. It questions union ties to Mr Burik, cites UniServ funding of Steve Lopes, and critiques teachers' union influence on standards, accountability, and politics while praising individual teachers.
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawa herald com Submissions must be under 500 words.
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