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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1985
Page
5
Chippewa Neighborhood meeting at the Library discussed the annual cookie sale tied to Girl Scout Week with the theme Sisters Around the World. A Camporee is set for June 1–2 at Camp Kirawood for Brownies through Cadettes, plus a New Leader Training Session Thursday at Ottawa Library.
A brief organizational meeting of the new Parent Teacher Student Association of Ottawa High School is set for 6 tonight. The session will be held in the school building to discuss formation and goals.
Lawrence entomologist George Byers notes winter snow fleas and crane flies color snow yellow or gray in February and March. Most crane flies survive months in cold, wingless forms under snow, using tunnels and wind to move, with slow metabolism extending lifespan unlike summer relatives.
Taxpayers face new rules on medical deductions. Over the counter drugs no longer qualify, but prescription costs and certain lodging expenses related to out of town treatment may be deductible. Deductions still require expenses exceed 5 percent of AGI, with specifics on schedules and eligible costs including transportation, eyeglasses, premiums, and limited hotel stays.
A letter from an adult child asks parents to accept a chosen partner, describing alienation due to potential interracial, faith, or homosexual ties. The writer expresses remorse for causing gossip, praises the partner’s character, and pledges ongoing love, urging remaining parental support. The piece ends noting broad reader empathy.
The speaker warns that staying with the person will lead to disownment and disinheritance. It is painful to be unwelcome at home yet independence comes at a high cost. The fragment suggests choosing personal freedom despite social judgment.
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