Teaching the value of student volunteer service at schools
Editorial urges schools to emphasize community service as a core lesson. It highlights Wellsville High School resuming senior volunteer days and Ottawa High School Key Club members engaging in multiple projects. It argues service builds scholarships and lifelong civic habits, noting rewards beyond pay and aiming to broaden youthful participation.
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Senator Hensley Criticized Over SB 450 Vote Tactics
A letter from a senator criticizes Hensley for attempting to move SB 450 from committee to the Senate floor. The bill would have raised base aid per pupil by 50 for 2002. The writer defends education funding and rebukes Hensley for partisan politics while recounting related amendments from 1999 and restating commitment to candor with constituents.
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Tax hike proposal for 1/4 percent sales tax
Earnest Christie of Ottawa argues in tonight’s paper that county commissioners plan a 1/4 percent sales tax boost to fund a new recreational building. He says the higher rate would raise total sales tax to 8.25 percent, urging accountability and voting out current commissioners.
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Earnest Christie
Ottawa
Readers Forum submissions required in Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with author address and telephone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 St Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 for publication consideration.
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Political Contacts For Kansas Delegation Listed In Brief
A compiled brief lists contact details for Kansas federal and state lawmakers. Names include Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryan and Governor Graves, with office addresses in Washington and Topeka and phone numbers. The data presents multiple offices and room numbers for outreach.
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Renewal in Ottawa Prompts School, Sewer, and Civic Plans
Community voices discuss renewal as spring nears, urging preservation of the old junior-senior high building, sewer upgrades, and a new court facility. Residents highlight road needs, school status updates, and potential funding like a half-cent sales tax for an improved community building, while praising local leaders and a culture of civic involvement. Dr. Bud Gollier notes lifelong Ottawan perspectives in this biweekly Community Viewpoints column.
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Waiting for a reformer to reshape Kansas politics
Kansas columnist laments slow reform and calls for citizen action. He cites past leaders like Populists, Progressives, Eisenhower allies, and criticizes current figures including Gov. Bill Graves and Sen. Sam Brownback for limited progress. He argues real change must come from Kansans rather than Congress.
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