Community corrections offer lower costs and tax payments
Community corrections programs charge about 1500 per adult offender annually versus 15000 at Lansing Correctional Facility. Offenders in such programs work, pay income taxes, restitution, and fines, with 1989 totals around 2 million in taxes, 330 thousand in restitution, 200 thousand in court costs, and 80 thousand toward program costs. Violent criminals are ineligible and most confinement is at home, but the approach saves money on some offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Kansas State Penitentiary
Dim Hitch
Political dress as a test in upcoming elections
The essay argues voters fixate on appearance in campaigns, noting Republicans and Democrats dress, journalists’ fashion, and a standout gubernatorial hopeful Fred Phelps Jr. in a sporty sweat suit. It warns that attire influences perception more than policy and urges voting with heart over style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Phelps Jr
Phelps
Hayden selects Priddle as running mate in Kansas race
Guest opinion lauds Harland Priddle as a strong choice for Mike Hayden’s campaign. It highlights Priddle’s key roles in commerce, industrial revival, agriculture, banking, and road initiatives, framing the team as a force for agricultural industrial and commercial renaissance in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Hayden
Hutchinson
Harland Priddie
Hayden
Department of Commerce
Priddle
Jack Brier
Harland Priddle
Mike Hayden
Hayden-Priddle
Kansas
Davis Road Amusement Ride On Ottawa Industrial Park Route
The Davis Road attraction offers a risky, high speed ride between East Wilson and Sand Creek Road near Santa Fe Railroad and Our Own Hardware tracks. Pavement deterioration raises danger. the cost is free but tow and mechanic support is advised for travelers to the Ottawa Industrial Park. The local governing body might post warnings of minimum maintenance and travel at own risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wilson
Sand Creek Road
Davis Road
Ottawa
Readers urged to sign letters with address
Editors call for signed letters only with writer’s address and a telephone number for verification. Un signed letters will not be published, and the newspaper seeks letters that include verifiable contact details.
Contact details for a government representative list
A compiled list of names and mailing addresses for national and state officials. It includes President George Bush at The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum with their Washington offices plus representatives Bob Whittaker Jim Allen Bettle Sue Shumway and statehouse contacts in Topeka Kansas with phone numbers where shown.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Wash
Ington
D.C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Charity column examines attitudes toward the homeless
A San Diego observer recalls conversations about bums and the homeless, contrasting sympathy with impatience. He cites a carpenter who lost work after a bad job lead, notes differences between the lazy and the unlucky, and cites New York City panhandling rulings while urging solutions to help people find homes.
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San Diego
Dave
California
Santa Monica
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Bakersfield
New York City
County road renaming sparks dust and distance concerns
A Rural resident warns renaming county roads to state or county names risks safety and cost. He notes Spokane dust, lost addresses, mail and advertising changes, and questions tying naming to 911 systems. Public input requested at Thursday 7:30 p.m. Courts Building basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Eisenhower
City-County Planning Commission
City must accommodate its youthful ball players
A reader urges Ottawa to fund enough equipment uniforms and fields for youth baseball and softball. They argue for limiting teams to 12 players, expanding facilities, and recognizing volunteer coaches, noting current ORC funding falls short of bond promises and camps for children.
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City
Ottawa
Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
City Commission
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Pat
Statehouse
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Hutchinson News
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Tribune Media Service
Ottawa Herald
Lawrence
Sand Creek
Greenwood
Eisenhower
LeLoup
Greenwood Road
West North Carolina
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