Comprehensive plan aims to balance growth and farmland in Franklin County
Franklin County Planning Commissioners discussed the first comprehensive plan in nine years at a public hearing. The plan encourages development near cities with public water or adequate septic systems, clusters housing to spare farmland, and roads that funnel traffic to county routes. It aims to preserve agricultural land while allowing controlled growth and infrastructure planning, with a Sept. 21 hearing at 7:30 PM for public input.
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District budgeting strained by delayed Kansas school funding actions
Denise O'Dea, superintendent of Wellsville schools, explains the 2006-07 budget process amid Kansas Supreme Court delays and late state rulings on school finance. The district uses estimated enrollment of 810 FTE, with weighted counts rising to 1322.7, and a total general fund of 5.71 million plus local option budgeting and capital outlay plans.
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No Mercy for Sex Offenders Highlighted by Ottawa Herald
A reader condemns Ottawa Herald for publishing a list of sexual offenders with victim ages and addresses. The writer argues offenders owe a debt to victims, denying parole and mercy for crimes against children, citing lasting trauma and the need for protection.
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No Swimming Near River Dam Draws Flak
Reader condemns unsafe river use after front page story shows children and adults swimming near the dam. Describes trash strewn grounds, rotten fish odor, and vandalized no swimming signs. Commends local commissioners for tackling the issue and warns parents about harming children.
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Martha Cox Reader Forum comment on misplaced priorities
Thank you note praising Martha Cox for her Reader Forum remarks on misplaced priorities. The speaker hopes many readers will listen and pay attention.
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Readers Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to send letters 250 words or less to the Readers Forum. Include name address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One letter per month. Form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
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