Heritage Park spotlight in Ottawa offers hidden outdoor value
Heritage Park at 600 N Birch St in Ottawa is a small 4.75 acre site with a half mile trail and playgrounds but lacking restrooms and adequate lighting. A grant funds asphalt repairs and signs plus potential events, banners, and partnerships with the Ottawa Country Club and Recreation Commission to boost usage and awareness.
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First Amendment text establishes religious and speech rights
The First Amendment states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press and the right to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Reader Forum letters sought for Ottawa Herald publication
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. Hand signed letters with full address and telephone number are required and may be edited for space grammar and clarity. Send to 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email to letters ottawaherald com.
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Free speech costly to Kansas City mayor over Minutemen appointee
Kansas City mayor Mark Funkhouser stood by Frances Semler, a Minutemen member appointed to the parks board, despite NCLR pressure and a looming $7 million convention loss. The move drew praise for defending free speech but triggered a costly political backlash and the convention pullout. The piece cites an AP tally of 3,842 U.S. military deaths in Iraq through early 2006.
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Get off Hillary Clinton’s back before 2008 nomination
Mike Reagan urges Republicans to let Hillary Clinton coast to the nomination, arguing that attacks on her character would help Democratic and Republican candidates alike. He cites polls, media quotes, and a history of political battles to claim Hillary is polarizing and vulnerable to GOP opposition.
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