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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2003
Page
2
Kathleen Sebelius announced a four month study by a 15 member committee to examine gambling in Kansas and neighboring states and issue recommendations by year end. Current gambling is limited to dog and racetrack betting bingo by nonprofits and casino play on four Indian reservations.
Opinion notes unsafe conditions for undocumented workers in construction and public settings. cites deaths and sexual assault involving an undocumented worker, urges federal reform to legalize presence and ensure rights, calls for education and stronger safety laws until respect improves.
Opinions from readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author address and telephone number. Mail to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 1045 Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters otawaherald.com. Limit about 400 words. letters may be edited for space.
A compiled directory of addresses and phone numbers for U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, representative Jim Ryun, Governor Kathleen Sebelius and several Kansas state legislators. Includes Hart Office Building locations in Washington D C and Topeka contact details for state capitol offices.
A speaker humorously chronicles a West Virginia trip highlighting Clifftop festival scenery and craft, a Beckley Wal-Mart quest with quirky misdirections, local quirks, and mountain hospitality. He invites reader feedback and vows fair, open discussion on community topics.
A parent voices anger over busing decisions and unsafe school structures, claiming the district clings to tradition. The speaker notes enrolling children in another district and questions progress versus stagnation, expressing frustration with local attitudes toward child welfare.
A taxpayer and parent urges removal of the school board and superintendent, arguing three years of no progress. He questions his own qualifications but claims he could do the job for half the salary and redirect funds to busing and materials, emphasizing children over ego. He compares the district to Kansas City’s and urges unity for real reform.
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