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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2000
Page
2
An Ottawa Board of Education vote blocks flower deliveries to students and staff Feb 11 15 sparking fury from local florists and gift merchants who argue for inclusive Valentine gestures. The editorial urges public input and practical solutions that avoid disrupting classes while preserving holiday cheer.
Guest editorial criticizes Gov. Bill Graves push for primary enforcement of seat belt use in Kansas. Critics warn tougher law risks harassment and nanny state overreach, favoring education over punitive measures while noting existing laws and enforcement concerns.
Readers are offered a variety of opinions through guest editorials. Views expressively reflect contributors rather than The Herald or its editors.
Ottawa joined in a King Jr. celebration hosted by Ottawa University with First Baptist Church Choir Bethany Chapel Baptist Church Choir and speakers Keisha Brooms I have a Dream speech and clergy from North Baptist St Paul AME Bethany Chapel. Superintendent Kay Highbarger and Susan Myers supported the MLK Essay Contest with 269 essays submitted.
Readers are urged to send hand signed letters to The Ottawa Herald at 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must include the author address and telephone number and stay under 500 words with possible edits for space.
A columnist revisits pain and medication after admitting prior misjudgment about suffering. Nurse Joan Wentz of Jewish Hospital College of Nursing advises patients to seek adequate relief, noting addiction risk is low and most lengthy use centers on legitimate pain, not recreational misuse.
Reporter bias and yawning questions calm host as Bi-State II sales tax debate reopens. Senate President Bond dodges weak lines on Wyandotte County taxes for stadium luxuries while comparisons to abortion and seatbelt debate key nothing. Hawver notes publisher remarks and contact info.
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