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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2000
Page
2
The piece argues against a full repeal of the estate tax, noting only about 2 percent of decedents are taxed and most estates are exempt. It urges a gradual 10 year reduction, warns repeal would threaten fiscal progress, and stresses fairness for family farms and small businesses.
A readers forum note thanks Kansas Blood Services and the Ottawa Rotary club for a June blood drive that drew 64 signups and 7 donations, with 14 first-time donors. Kansas Blood Services supplied nearly 500 pints to Ransom Memorial Hospital in 1999. The letter lists donor names from Crystal Adell to Bob Wootten.
A reader praises an editorial proposing gas lights downtown as an affordable holiday display. They suggest a community fund from residents and groups to decorate light poles, believing it would attract tourists and improve town charm during holidays.
Opinions of readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. All submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067, or email letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words. Letters may be edited for space.
The Herald editorial calls for public input on Ottawa’s planned 37 000 square foot police court complex costing around 3 million dollars. It notes current space totals about 17 000 square feet and questions funding without a taxpayer vote, urging clarity on needs versus wants and prioritizing personnel over bricks. The piece also reflects on public meetings and watchdog journalism.
Kansas moves from arresting 9,558 youths for violent crimes in 1997 to 7,584 two years later, as JJA partners with 1,000 leaders to plan community based prevention. State grants support over 200 programs. providers grew 35 percent, with truancy, mentorship, afterschool, and family counseling. A 10 year facility master plan adds a new max security center and diagnostic center.
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit Letters to the Readers' Forum under 500 words. Include name address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity and readers are limited to one letter per month.
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