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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1998
Page
2
Roy Rogers, former truck driver and peach picker who became King of the Cowboys, died Monday at his California home at age 86. He and wife Dale Evans were famed for faith, gentleness, and a code of fair play, avoiding violence and teaching kindness.
The Ottawa Herald calls for reader opinions in its Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed with author address and telephone, sent to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com. Limit is 500 words.
Norris W. Preston urges public support for the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City to repair a 72 year old structure closed since 1994. The appeal cites ADA upgrades, yard and beam repairs, and preservation of WWI memory as the nation marks Veterans Day and the 70th anniversary of the war's end. Donations to The Liberty Memorial Association are requested.
A reader disputes USD 2990 recall claims about a 1996 bond issue for demolishing the old middle school. They challenge committee motives, urge letting the school board work, and pivot to a critique of President Clinton's China visit, urging return to God and the Bible.
Shirley Coffman of The Ottawa Herald appeals to rural residents to add their name and address to mailboxes. She notes missing deliveries, emergency delays, and helper difficulties for UPS and substitute carriers, urging two sided addressing. Tammy Brown and family thank Ottawa for hosting a History Channel Great American Race pit stop and praise local supporters including Sandcreek Nursery for arch decorations.
John D. Montgomery comments on a weak Democratic slate that may push loyalists toward the GOP in name only. The piece echoes concerns over party fidelity and political realignment with Griffins and local party dynamics referenced.
State wire services note rising attention to the state board of education race amid disputes over who should guide school policy. The article contrasts two five member camps, one favoring local control with broad guidelines, the other calling Kansas schools “the pits” and seeking state level direction.
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