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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1995
Page
3
The city owns the former Franklin Savings building and is pressed to share space with the library. Both sides accuse The Herald of biased reporting while public space needs grow. Mayor Cummiskey urges clearer public messaging as the library and city offices seek more room.
A letter criticizes the Ottawa city dog license schedule, arguing unequal fees for unspayed female versus unsterilized male dogs and calling for equal charges or broader reform. The writer, Diane Caryl of 614 S Oak, references alleged past discrimination and urges fair treatment for both sexes and all animals.
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with the writer’s address. Unsigned letters will not be published. Include a telephone number to speed verification, and ensure all correspondence is suitable for print.
The narrator recalls a long joke about a wealthy businessman, a limo driver, a dying dog, a barn fire, a racehorse, and a cascade of family misfortunes. The piece ends with a simple office update: the break room ran out of bottled water while the boss was away.
A discussion on a new middle school site at 13th and Ash centers on behavioral issues. The Ottawa district cites recent incidents, including a homicide by a 14 year old gang member and a December stabbing at Ottawa High, arguing a new building could worsen problems.
Sam Sheldon, a candidate for the Ottawa Board of Education, weighs concerns about middle school site proximity to the high school. Critics worry about ongoing issues worsening if a new middle school is built near the high school.
Bud Gollier of the Ottawa Board of Education urges a new middle school citing a 70 plus year old, energy inefficient building. He notes remodeling costs less than a new build but requires temporary spaces and space during work, with risk of sudden structural failure.
A student athlete warns a caller about 10 wins and hard work while criticizing TCI for new stations and higher bills. She notes an insert promising 26 cent expansion but sees a $12.78 itemized charge, challenging the total as she seeks more channels and better value.
A reader voices anger at proposed rate hikes, especially franchise fees, and predicts library closures. The letter cites past city employee misconduct, calls for decisive action, and invites community input via the forum It s Your Quarter with a contact number for submissions.
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