Veteran coach Bud Lathrop suspended over paddling misconduct
Baytown South veteran coach Bud Lathrop, renowned for four state titles, is suspended by his Kansas City school after paddling players during practice. Players say paddling occurred for missing free throws, part of a decades-old ritual. Lathrop defends it as playful, but school policy bans corporal punishment.
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Sebelius Faces GOP-Heavy Legislature in Kansas
The incoming governor Kathleen Sebelius must bridge a three-fourths Republican Senate and a two-thirds Republican House to advance fiscally challenging reforms. Mixed signals from both parties show tax increases unlikely soon, testing Sebelius and lawmakers to craft acceptable solutions amid partisan tensions. The Topeka Capital Journal notes revenue cautiously improving with December collections at 405 million, while structural deficits persist and some lawmakers see a small hopeful glimmer.
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Ottawa bond issue urged for three new elementary schools
Dr Bud Gollier argues the USD 290 bond to fund three new elementary schools is needed now. He cites ongoing disparities in educational opportunities, a 34 percent state construction match, and potential higher costs if delayed. He urges voters to approve the bond for educational and economic reasons.
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Property tax reform and Ottawa concerns echo Prop 13 debate
A Kansas reader compares California Prop 13 to local taxes. He cites $3,500 annual property tax and expects higher bills under proposed increases. The letter laments Ottawa’s decline, school neglect, and slumlords amid high taxes. He calls for accountability in tax spending and housing affordability.
Ottawa Tax Tangle Highlights Local Budget Pressures
Taxpayers in Ottawa face high state and national property taxes while the city offers abatements to attract businesses. Critics say these firms pay low wages and do little for the broader economy. Appraised values rise amid widespread street and building disrepair, with taxpayers awaiting school repairs and USD 290 facilities upgrades.
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Pancake Feed and School Vote Set for Jan 21
A special election on January 21 asks voters to decide on three new elementary schools. A Kiwanis pancake feed runs at noon and evening, with the service club noting projects like Hope House Babe Ruth scholarships blood drives and 4-H. Support for both civic participation and community meals is encouraged.
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Bite the Bullet on Ottawa School Bond Vote
A reader urges a yes vote on the proposed bond to fund new Ottawa elementary schools. The author cites a past parish center project that was paid off in three years, asserting bold action yields better facilities and outcomes for children.
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Readers urged to sign letters to Ottawa Herald
Readers are asked to hand-sign letters and include the author’s address and telephone number. Submissions should be sent to Read er Forum in The Ottawa Herald at 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa Kansas 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com. Letters may be edited for space.
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