Ottawa High School music program steadied by two teachers
Editorial notes Ottawa High School will hire two instructors for instrumental and vocal music next school year after difficulties finding a single candidate. Chris Reynolds, former Haven High band instructor, becomes part time band teacher and technology coordinator to ensure accreditation standards, while Renee Antonio teaches vocal music full time. The piece urges early music education to boost brain development and overall academics.
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Remembering Officer Joey Bohlender in Topeka
A heartfelt tribute by Fred E. Searls from Ottawa honors Topeka police officer Joey Bohlender who died in a helicopter crash. The letter recalls his scout leadership, service, family, faith, and impact on community, detailing a lifelong commitment to helping others and protecting his city.
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Bush Compassionate Executioner Delays Texas Death Row Odds
Commentary questions Gov George W Bush timing on a 30 day reprieve for Ricky McGinn postponing his June 1 Texas execution. The column argues DNA evidence, wrongful convictions, and racial bias color capital punishment, cites Randall Adams The Thin Blue Line and Innocence Project figures, and notes Wayne Mason death after the reprieve.
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Illinois
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Jubilation Day and the Clinton White House Fantasia
A column argues that the end of Bill Clinton's presidency is cause for jubilation in January 2001. It mockingly catalogs his large entourage and lavish Europe trip, calling him self centered and sociopathic, and contrasts his White House staff with Franklin Roosevelt's lean team.
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