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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2005
Page
2
Charles Levendosky, journalist and poet (1936 2004) warns that any constitutional amendment to ban flag desecration would elevate the flag above political expression and freedom of speech, undermining core democratic rights.
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline and the KBI seek better offender tracking to warn parents about neighbors on parole. The effort includes audits, optional higher penalties for undisclosed moves, and national notification bills while locals push to restrict offender proximity to schools and parks. The Topeka Capitol-Journal reports.
Guest editorials present diverse opinions to readers, with voices not necessarily reflecting The Herald or its editors. The column emphasizes free expression and encourages analysis of differing perspectives within the community discourse.
A long letter by umpire Donald Jensen recounts a bat accident, his reflection on imperfect calls, and a plea to parents and coaches to teach responsibility. He stresses that youths imitate adults, the game teaches skills, and behavior in stands shapes future players and attitudes.
A parent coach responds to a July editorial criticizing officials. He argues officials must know rules, call fairly, and control a game. He recalls a game where an umpire lost control, halted play, confronted a parent, police were called, and the game was forfeited. He urges the official not to umpire until accountability is shown.
A reader critiques umpire behavior in a Readers' Forum letter in The Ottawa Herald. The writer, identifying as a former teacher, argues that such conduct would have drawn severe reprimand, prompting discussion on public ballpark decorum and accountability.
A longtime umpire describes immaturity and poor sportsmanship by adults at a Diamond event at Cox Complex. He notes a faulty call in the second inning, protests by a home team supporter, and a coach's abusive reactions. The writer commends calm response by Ottawa Recreation Director Jane Morton and apologizes to affected parents.
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