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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2004
Page
2
A concise statement lauds libraries as the only true and free university, highlighting access to knowledge beyond formal institutions. The remark elevates library spaces as vital centers for learning for all, emphasizing universal opportunity and self education.
Editorial notes Bill Kurtis, famed TV commentator, challenging Kansas Press Association to reframe the state as a living museum. He envisions Sedan as a multi-attraction site with a hotel, theater, hunting store, and ranch, reviving 1920s life to attract visitors and boost local pride while promoting organic, regionally rooted values.
Denise O'Dea, superintendent of Wellsville schools, reflects on a Nickelodeon Time study showing kids are generally happy yet face violence and drug issues. The piece emphasizes individual happiness, parent relationships, and ten rules for happiness, urging adults to model positivity for children.
A diner reports attempting to order plain cheese fries at a Main Street eatery. The staff refuse, then agree after a cook’s input, resulting in a cheese fries order that finally goes through as the customer exits, eager to reach their destination.
A reader recalls discovering a box of fries topped with frozen cheese sprinkles. They wondered if it was a joke but found it humorous. A microwave warmed the fries and the reader enjoyed a hearty chuckle and a late cheese fry snack.
A call to residents to dispose of trash properly never toss items from cars or sidewalks. Citizens from age three to ninety three should use containers and plan for disposal of large appliances, avoiding dumping in rural areas or driveways.
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