Yates tragedy sparks call for mental health support
Prosecutors weigh negligent homicide or child endangerment charges against Russell Yates after wife Andrea Yates killed their five children while reportedly suffering severe postpartum psychosis. Advocates warn budget cuts to Franklin County Mental Health Clinic threaten services to 1,700 yearly clients, urging continued funding to prevent further harm.
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Russell Yates
Yates
Andrea Yates
Satan
Mary
Luke
John
Paul
Noah
God
Ottawa
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic
Kansas
FCMHC
Diane Drake
Drake
Franklin County
Ottawa School Board mulls demolition of old Middle School
Reader notes accuse the Ottawa School Board of rushing to demolish the Fifth and Main site despite claims of neglect and calls for a public vote. The letter urges HOPE to present a reuse plan and questions spending a quarter million on teardown versus alternative options.
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Ottawa School Board
Ottawa
Fifth and Main
H.O.P.E
H.O.P E
Ottawa Middle School
Board of Education
Pomona Boosters Thank Local Sponsors for Prizes
The Pomona High School Band Booster Club thanks Bob Boldra of Budge's Sports Center and Bob Neill of Buzzard's Pizza for donating prizes for their Sexiest Leg Contest. Elsie Flory expresses appreciation for the support.
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Pomona High School
Bob Boldra
Budge’s Sports Center
Bob Neill
Buzzard's Pizza
Elsie Flory
Reader Forum guidelines for submissions and contact
Readers may submit opinions to the Ottawa Herald Reader Forum. Hand sign with address and phone, or email letters to leters ottawaherald.com, with mail addressed to Reader Forum, 104 S Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067.
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Graves' legacy clash mirrors Kansas politics and football
The column compares Bill Graves eight year tenure as governor to a high stakes basketball game against tough rivals. It notes revenue declines, budget battles, and pressure to balance a multibillion deficit while securing votes in the Kansas Legislature. Roy Williams is cited as a benchmark in Atlanta.
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Roy Williams
Jayhawks
Ol’ Roy
Atlanta
Gav
Bill Graves
Jim Slattery
Graves
House
Senate
David Miller
Tom Sawyer
Graves Administration
Kansas
Tive
Tim Shallenberger
Topeka
Statehouse
Dave Kerr
Kent Glasscock
Roy
Bill
Ray
Pris
Missing the point on campaign finance reform
Glenn Elmers argues the Shays Meehan reform is misdiagnosed and harmful. He contends big government creates special interests and that attempts to banish them threaten liberty and governance. He cites Madison and Federalist 10 to defend multiplicity of interests and warns reformers abdicate duty by seeking a simple ban.
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Glenn Ellmers
Claremont
Shays-Meehan
Bush
America
Ditta
National Rifle Association
Enron
Federal Election
Bradley Smith
James Madison
Shays-Meshan
Madison
Glenn Elimers
Claremont Institute
Readers' Forum invites letters to The Ottawa Herald
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