Ottawa to tweak adult entertainment ordinance
Ottawa city commissioners agreed to modify the 7 year old ordinance to clarify wording and add historical structures to the restricted zone within 1000 feet of adult entertainment venues. The plan keeps prohibitions on nude acts, requires separate licenses for owners entertainers and waitresses, and boosts police authority to revoke licenses for violations.
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Return to Weekly TV Listings, Ottawa Herald Letter
A reader argues against the shift to daily TV listings in the Ottawa Herald. Jennifer Harness says weekly sections let people plan ahead, avoid late papers, and prevent sharing delays, urging a return to the old system.
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New FFA Team Start Strong in Early Competitions
Brad Spencer from Rantoul praises the new FFA program for leadership and life skills beyond farming. Students note gaining speaking confidence, value across agriculture courses, and interest in choosing topics, despite not selecting what to learn.
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Reader Forum letters require hand signature with author contact
The note instructs that submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. It advises sending letters to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas and provides a mailing address for submissions.
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Ottawa Vision aims for orderly growth and unity
A long reflection on fostering positive growth in Ottawa. The author recalls past city divisions and urges cooperation across all areas and sectors to plan for the next 10 to 20 years. The goal is a thriving, livable city with strong education, commerce, housing, recreation, and low crime, maintaining a small-town feel.
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FCC Should Not Act as Nation's TV Baby-Sitter
Sean Carter argues the FCC should not police broadcast indecency citing blurred standards and parental responsibility. He criticizes debates over Boston Public and urges parents to monitor children and limit FCC influence, joking about WWF Smackdown.
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