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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2002
Page
2
City water towers near Kanza Park now bear Ottawa’s Victorian insignia, replacing plain black Ottawa lettering. The change sparks debate over whether the city should preserve the Victorian image or adopt a modern look, with public input invited via online, email, or mail and results printed in Saturday’s Weekender.
Ottawa residents are invited to vote on the Victorian logo on city water towers and share online comments. Submit responses by Friday to The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, for inclusion in the Weekender edition survey results.
A list of addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, Governor Bill Graves, and state legislators Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner Bil Feuerborn in Topeka and Washington, with corresponding district offices and websites.
A reader reveals lingering concerns that the Old Methodist Cemetery near Homewood may be moved for development. Investigations show no sale documents, ownership maps identify surrounding land, and officials report moving a cemetery is lengthy and unlikely. The owner around the property denies plans to relocate, clarifying rumors and prompting a planned in-person talk.
Burdett Loomis, KU government professor, argues Kansas must invest to retain Mark Joslyn and other faculty as the state grapples with higher education funding. Joslyn, a noted political scientist and Kemper award recipient, may be lured away by larger rewards elsewhere, threatening KU’s ability to educate Kansas students. Loomis notes the need for lasting resources beyond a one time prize to keep top faculty.
Readers are invited to send letters to the Readers Forum under 400 words. Include full name, address, and daytime phone. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Readers are limited to one letter per month.
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