Ottawa should watch El Dorado wetland sewage plan
The Ottawa Herald editorial argues that El Dorado's proposed 150 acre wetland to treat wastewater could save millions versus a conventional $10 million plant. If successful, the project would be a Kansas model for cost, environmental benefit, and flood water storage, influencing Ottawa and similar communities.
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Marais Des Cygnes
el Dorado
Kansas City
Kansas
el Dorado Water
Kurt Bookout
Rocky Mountain
Walnut River
State Health and Environment Department
John D. Montgomery
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Ottawa Herald
Creationism and evolution clash in public debate
In a Topeka Capital-Journal page, readers weigh the heated dispute over creationism and evolution, noting mutual distrust and extreme views. The column questions whether the two concepts are mutually exclusive and suggests science should pursue discovery without political pressure.
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Topeka
Editorials From Guest Editors Blend Diverse Views
Guest editorials present varying opinions for reader consideration. Views expressed reflect contributors rather than The Herald or its editors.
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Reader Forum submissions sought by Ottawa Herald
Opinion page invites reader letters up to 500 words and requires hand signature with address and phone. Submissions may be mailed to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Political office contacts and addresses in Kansas and Washington
A dense listing of contact details for U S senators and representatives, the White House, state lawmakers, and governor in Kansas and Washington D C. Addresses, phone numbers, and office locations for Bill Clinton Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryun Bill Graves Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner Bill Feverborn.
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Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Pat
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
Governor
Wpo
State
Robert Tyson
Ralph Tanner
Bill Feverborn
Kansas tobacco settlement Split tests ethics and kids’ futures
Kansas columnist David S. Awbrey laments a $246 billion nationwide tobacco settlement and a proposed $70 million shift from tobacco funds to state school aid. He questions Gov. Graves and lawmakers for diverting money away from anti-smoking programs, urging Attorney General Carla Stovall to defend the settlement’s original intent and protect children from tobacco’s harms.
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Bill Graves
Kansas
Graves
Carla Stovall
Children’s Cabinet
David S. Awbrey
Lawrence
Deconstructing the Essential Father sparks a family culture clash
The June American Psychologist cover story by Louise B. Silverstein and Carl F. Auerbach questions the necessity of fathers, arguing nontraditional family structures can support healthy children. The piece denounces heterosexual male primacy and urges vigilance as views may reshape parenting norms and schooling.
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American Psychological Association
Louise B. Silverstein
Carl F. Auerbach
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kparker
Kparker.com
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