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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2005
Page
2
A daily quotation argues that governmental control of ideas or personal preferences is alien to a democracy, emphasizing the value of individual thought and freedom of speech without endorsing any current policy.
Chicago cafe owner Dan McCauley posts a window sign urging children to keep indoor voices and behave, aiming to shield other customers from disruptions and safety hazards. He defends the message as a call for supervising parents not excluding kids, while the sign stirs national discussion and widespread reactions.
Readers receive diverse viewpoints as guest editorials publish impressions on issues. The Herald notes opinions are not official stances of the newspaper or its editor.
Russ Coffman, an Ottawa resident, voices concern over spending on new roads like U S 59 while existing routes are adequate. He cites dangerous driving, wasteful funding, and potential ring of development and school expansion tied to highway projects, urging restraint and better representation.
The Franklin County Mental Health Clinic commends county employees including the sheriff's department 911 Dispatch county attorney juvenile detention ambulance services and community corrections for responsive courteous service under stress. It notes collaboration as a key theme during day and after hours and references constructive feedback from Planning and Building and Environmental Health amid expansion.
A letter outlines county commission actions on resolutions and a new Human Resources department with benefits upgrades. It also promotes American Red Cross blood donation, highlighting a drive at the Kansas National Guard Armory from noon to 6 pm on a Wednesday, urging volunteers to donate, noting blood shelf life and the need for regular donations to sustain supply.
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit Letters to the Readers' Forum. Include name address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Limit one letter per month. Form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
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