Preserve or Demolish Old Ottawa School Debate Continues
Community letters debate the fate of the old junior senior high school buildings. Supporters cite preservation and efficiency, while critics note $2 million in repairs and election costs. Local figures include Ed Lammers Forrest Lowry Dorothy Nichols Faye Cassell Jeanny Sharpe and hospital plans draw concern over tax impacts.
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Ed Lammers
Forrest Lowry
Lowry
Lammers
HOPE
Historic Ottawa Preservation Endeavor
Dorothy Nichols
Faye X. Cassell
Ottawa
Hope Committee
Jeanny Sharpe
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ninth and Main
Hospital Board
Restorative justice gains support in Kansas crusade
Ottawan Wint Winter leads a one man campaign to bring restorative justice to Kansas arguing it reduces recidivism and helps victims and communities heal. He cites examples from 23 states and urges Kansas Bar Association and statewide groups to champion the program for accountability over punishment.
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Ottawan Wint Winter
Kansas
Winter
Colorado
New Mexico
California
Kansas Bar Association
Ottawa hosts first Franklin County Literature Fest at OU
James R. Tarrant reports on Ottawa University hosting the first Franklin County Literature Fest drawing hundreds of elementary readers and authors. Laura Ingalls Wilder connection highlighted with references to her 1894 diary On the Way Home and Ottawa landmarks. A day of literature and music, featuring Dr Seuss Oh the Places You'll Go and Requiem by John Rutter, with many local organizers and OU musicians supporting free concerts.
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Franklin County
Ottawa University
Kansas
Laura Ingalls Wilder
House On the Prairie
Laura
Ottawa
Missouri
College
Main Street
Suess
William Anderson
John Rutter
Marle Mordy
David Lee
Erin Dunlop
Lavenna Boyer
Daniel Colwell
Brack Paine
Debbie Cation
Terry Distin
Elaine Lammers
Charles Kessinger
Terry Schoenfeld
Ellin Schoenfeld
Don Carr
Byron Jensen
Abby Neal
Melinda Walters
Danny Wellman
Shirley Drum
War on Drugs a lost cause and family drug debate
Sean Carter argues the War on Drugs is unwinnable and that Americans seek prescription drugs, citing rising Ritalin use among children and overdiagnosis concerns. He critiques parental overreliance on medication and urges acknowledging societal factors like poverty and illiteracy. He notes personal aspects and signs off with contact details.
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Madeline Albright
Gary Condit
America
Robert Downey, Jr
Darryl Strawberry
Novartis
APA
Flo
Ron Goldman
Nicole Simpson
Sean Carter
Lawpsided.com
Ottawa Herald Readers Share Views on Local Matters
Citizens across Ottawa share opinions on community issues including school funding, city services, and local development. Letters highlight concern for infrastructure, fiscal responsibility, and civic engagement, with residents urging transparency from city leaders and better communication with residents.
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