Community split over Ottawa school demolition plan
Residents condemn the Ottawa board of education for approving demolition of the Fifth and Main Street Middle School without a public vote. They urge a November ballot decision on the fate of the George P. Washburn designed building and advocate reuse as a community center or preservation.
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Assad’s death reshapes Middle East peace prospects
Guest editorial argues Assad’s death ends Syria’s central obstacle to Israeli-Arab peace. The piece notes Assad’s need for an enemy, then suggests his passing opens chances for talks, shifting Barak’s focus to the Palestinians and framing Palestinian progress as key to broader peace.
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Guest opinions published as reader editorials
A guest editorial note explains that reader opinions are published to offer a variety of views and that these views are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Ottawa Community Viewpoints Reflect on Spring and School Pride
The columnist laments littered streets in Ottawa and praises spring aims, notes pride committee needs, and critiques Supreme Court and national leadership. He praises Ottawa High School track success, salutes teachers and a school board, and emphasizes funding public education and maintenance of Hawthorne and Eugene Field centers.
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Bud Gollier
Nixon and Clinton era venom spark daily vitriol
The column contrasts Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton as political villains, praising Nixon's achievements while condemning his creepiness, and laments Clinton's opportunism. It notes Dan Burton's vow to pursue Clinton after leaving office and comments on a Times Square NRA cafe plan, with NRA framing shooting as an American sport.
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