Ottawa Recreation Commission faces possible replacement by city parks department
Vision plan advocates scrapping the ORC to streamline services and consolidate authority under a city department. Critics cite scheduling, organization flaws and facility needs while suggesting a mid year switch could be complex. Officials urge a thorough analysis and public vote by Friday.
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Should Ottawa form parks and recreation dept over ORC
Readers are asked to vote on creating a city parks and recreation department to streamline services and consolidate decision making, instead of the Ottawa Recreation Commission. Share comments online or mail responses to The Ottawa Herald, 104 S Cedar. Weekend edition will publish survey results.
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Miner Miracle Reflects American Resolve Across The Nation
The nine miners survived the Black Wolf mine ordeal, praised as a minor miracle of perseverance. Citizens recall August 11 rescues and the role of police, firefighters, and drillers in bringing hope and lifting the nation’s spirit through shared effort and volunteerism.
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Fort Worth
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ORC Commissioner Praises Community Involvement
Peg McFadden, Ottawa ORC commissioner and Chamber board member, reflects on her volunteer work with ORC. She stresses commitment to community, collaboration across generations, and hopes to grow programs like lunch with kids and senior storytelling while supporting local governance and civic duties.
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ORC Board
Peg McFadden
Ottawa
Chamber Board
Franklin County
Aftermath of 9 11 study and secrecy debate
The piece argues a comprehensive eight month Bush administration review on al Qaeda existed a week before Sept 11, likely on Condoleezza Rice’s desk, but notes no leak and defends the orderly transfer of power. It urges Congress and the White House to reassess press relations and secrecy.
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Clinton
Bush
Washington
al-Qaeda
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