Becker snarls at Kansas execution site plan debate
Kansas politics heated as Senator Rich Becker objects to building a special facility for executions at El Dorado and Lansing prisons. He derides the plan as coddling murderers while opponents push costs and logistics of implementing capital punishment.
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Guest editorials offer wide reader opinion
Editorial notes appraise diverse viewpoints from guest writers. It states that expressed views are not necessarily The Herald's editorials.
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Reader Forum Guidelines for Submissions
Opinions from readers welcome in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words.
Christmas retreat ad sparks women’s shopper backlash
Regionally syndicated columnist Vickie Hull condemns a newspaper ad offering men a “guy’s Christmas retreat” to shop with a store elf, free wrapping, and cash prizes. The piece argues the plan trivializes women’s holiday burden, mocks gender roles, and urges men to give time and thought instead of lazily outsourcing gifts.
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Vickie Hull
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Reader concerns over city stereo noise ordinance proposal
In Ottawa residents urge the city commission to limit effective hours of the proposed stereo and noise ordinance. A commenter says late night car and home stereos disturb sleep near Ottawa University and questions high powered car audio. Mike Jones of Ottawa notes comparisons to car factory radios and argues such loud systems disrupt residential nights.
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City Commission
Ottawa University
Shawn Markley
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Mike Jones
Ottawa Christmas Parade draws 400 plus participants
More than 400 people joined the December 6, 1997 parade in Ottawa with over 55 groups represented. Thousands from Ottawa, Franklin County and beyond braved the cold to enjoy it. Thanks go to volunteers and contributors including Thaine Pryor, Roger Millbern of TCI of Kansas, Murray McGee, Tawny Hiatt and Hiatt Cooling and Heating, Mark Feldkamp, Brad Howard, Tim Conner, Ottawa University, Mowbray Union, Brian the band man, Phyllis Rossman, Pete Cearfoss, Budge's Sports Center, Kansas Gas Service, Judy Lewis, Town & Country Supply, Citizen's Watch Committee, Barbara Ott, Dewey Cook, Joann Hancock, and the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce staff. The parade underscores Ottawa’s Christmas celebration and community spirit.
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Franklin County
Thaine Pryor
Roger Millbern
TCI
Kansas
Murray McGee
Tawny Hiatt
Hiatt Cooling
Mark Feldkamp
Feldkamp
Brad Howard
KOFO
Tim Conner
Ottawa University Mowbray Union
Brian
Phyllis Rossman
Pete Cearfoss
Budge's Sports Center
Kansas Gas Service
Judy Lewis
Town & Country Supply
Citizen’s Watch Committee
Barbara Ott
Dewey Cook
Cook's Service Center
Joann Hancock
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
A Christmas Gift To Children At Boys Town
Charley Reese reflects on Boys Town children, their parodoxes, and how small gifts communicate love. Six girls recount memories, some painful, most humble, with one common thread: being noticed and cared for can mark a child as loved. The piece urges readers to give to Christmas charities to become someone who loves a child.
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Boys Town
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