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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2013
Page
1
Protesters march through Ottawa streets voicing poverty relief demands as part of Mayday actions. Organizers say the event underscores economic hardship and call for policy changes. Street closures occurred near the downtown core with police directing traffic.
Ottawa standout Ojeleye earns a spot on Parade Magazine's All-America team as coverage highlights the athlete's recognition and impact. The feature notes the selection within the Parade edition and spotlights the player's achievements and potential.
The Herald recognizes CHIZEN SCHOLARS for balancing academics with community service. The Elite Citizen Scholar program honors area high school seniors who excel in scholarship and good citizenship through active involvement and leadership in local initiatives.
Morgan Scheckel of Central Heights High School says citizenship means helping the community by choice, not obligation. The senior volunteers as a People to People Student Ambassador and has been inspired by her Big Brothers Big Sisters work as her final year ends.
2013 Ottawa High School graduate Hannah Thomas notes diverse forms of volunteer work and over 500 hours of community service. She says volunteering demonstrates citizenship and respect for community, neighbors, and country as a core personal responsibility.
Whitney Earnest, a graduating senior at West Franklin High School, says active citizenship shapes leadership and community impact. She will attend Washburn University to study business and history education with goals to teach in Topeka and return for graduate work.
Mikayla Douglas, a Wellsville High School graduate, stresses citizen stewardship and active participation as essential to community development. She urges voting, volunteering, joining organizations, mentoring, and being involved, noting that even small deeds help make the place better. See DOUGLAS, Page 7
The Herald salutes eight graduating seniors from Franklin County high schools as Citizen Scholar honorees from Ottawa Central Heights West Franklin and Wellsville. Page 9.
The Ottawa Herald reviews the paths of five Elite Citizen Scholars chosen in 2008. Five years later, the former students discuss their pursuits, achievements, and current roles, highlighting how the program influenced their careers and community involvement.
Meghan Rush age 22 chose wildlife and outdoor enterprise management at Kansas State University after exploring majors. The Wellsville High School alumna, class of 2008, will graduate this weekend becoming the second woman from K State to earn the degree in the agriculture department.
Herald interview with April White offers a personal portrait of Steven Eugene White, 31, one of four victims in a May 6 discovery at 3197 Georgia Road west of Ottawa. White details their family life, his role with their children Ashlynn and Austin, and the community’s outpouring as authorities investigate the Franklin County case. The other victims are Kaylie Bailey, 21, Andrew Stout, 30, and Lana Bailey, 18 months, who were reported missing May 3.
Kansas Deputy Attorney General Vic Braden leads the prosecution of Kyle T. Flack in a quadruple homicide case in Franklin County. Franklin County Attorney Stephen Hunting confirmed the move and said the state will provide extra resources for the capital murder effort while Hunting and Franklin County Assistant Prosecutor James Ward stay on the team.
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