Editorial on electing judges in Kansas and reform proposals
John D. Montgomery argues that partisan elections for district judges undermine judicial independence and ethics. He supports appointive systems with a Kansas Judicial Evaluation Commission to rate judges before elections, noting low voter interest hampers informed choices and that purity in the judiciary strengthens democracy and balances government branches. Ottawa Herald.
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Reader Forum Advocates Fixing Old School for Growth
A reader argues against tearing down the old middle school, urging preservation and repurposing to meet city county and school needs. They emphasize taxes fund services and that fixing respected community buildings avoids waste, debris, and loss of architectural character, supporting positive growth.
Donations aid tornado victims in Wichita and Oklahoma
Jan Holmes from Martin Peck Animal Shelter thanks contributors who brought goods for tornado victims, noting two Salvation Army trips to Lawrence with a full trunk. Donations can still be sent to the Salvation Army.
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Reader Forum guidelines for letters to the Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit hand-signed letters with the author's address and phone number. Submit to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email at letters@ottawaherald.com. Letters must be under 500 words.
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USD 290 science fair honors multiple divisions at Ottawa
The USD 290 science fair May 5 to 7 featured over 80 competitive student projects and 30 classrooms with displays. Four divisions awarded winners. top overall projects were Mark Scott and Eraine Daugharthy. Special thanks to judges and Ottawa Public Education Trust sponsors.
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Adam Kretzer
Jennifer Harness
Lisa Ketchum
Anne Killough
Laura Stinebaugh
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Andrew Lanning
Tyler Hazen
Mark Scott
Eranne Daugharthy
Eraine Daugharthy
Sound foreign policy critique on Kennan and Clinton policy
This opinion piece argues sound foreign policy hinges on goals and leverage. It invokes George F. Kennan's strategy of containment, warns Clinton's approach lacks pattern, and questions troop deployments versus defense priorities while advocating Washington use trade and friendship over entangling alliances.
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Idle time blamed for youth woes and calls for action
Kathleen Parker argues excess leisure fuels teen troubles from drugs to violence. She urges outdoor activity, physical labor, and less media exposure, saying society should stop analyzing and start acting with swift, practical steps rather than endless discussions. She cites Clinton culture panel and criticizes dependence on screens and passive entertainment.
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