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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 2004
Page
2
Geraldine A. Ferraro, politician, 1985, declares the United States is a religious nation because there is no state religion, the government guarantees freedom of religion, and society celebrates religious differences.
Ottawa readers hear a hard-edged debate over selling the former Ottawa Junior and Senior High School at Fifth and Main. Preservationists led by Steve Foutch seek a sale with strings for a recreation center and housing, while opponents want demolition to end eight years of wrangling and focus on student education. The piece argues both sides fail to secure a practical path and urges moving on despite tempting offers and past promises.
Community Viewpoint notes that the 2004 presidential election may be pivotal, debating campaign manipulation, a possible bin Laden capture, and the alleged discovery of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. It warns of troop pullouts, rising Iraqi casualties, and the impact on democracy, urging voter participation. George Stewart, Ottawa resident.
A reader from Ottawa asks if marrying the same sex across three marriages could cause trouble if a same sex marriage bill passes. The question reflects concerns about legal status and potential consequences for personal unions.
A record notes three bids on the Fifth and Main property over recent years.Raymond Carey offered 200000 dollars, Bob Dodson countered at 250000, and ASJ Leasing and Rental bid 500000. The market is established and any future sale should require the buyer to rehabilitate and repair the buildings.
A reader advocates selling property below market value to fund demolition and retire bonded indebtedness. They urge the forum to act in the district’s best interests while restoration incentives dwindle and plans to improve schools move forward within a one to two year horizon.
Tristan and Tyler Jones thank everyone at the Municipal Auditorium last Saturday for the bike prize won with McGruff present. They also express gratitude to the police department for a helmet picked up tonight.
A grateful patient recalls two Ottawa Ambulance Service staff members, Emily and Cheri, who transported them from Ottawa to Olathe Hospital for tests. The writer expresses appreciation and requests the same crew for future ambulance needs.
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