NCCC Ottawa campus boosts enrollment and aims to cut financial ties
Gerald Chester of NCCC Ottawa reports enrollment up about 20 percent and notes the campus is no longer a financial burden on the home campus. Changes include night and weekend classes and targeted offerings. New programs under consideration seek to serve Ottawa and Franklin County needs and foster local partnerships.
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Ottawa
Neosho County Community College
Gerald Chester
NCCC
Nec
Franklin County
Ottawa City Commission
Chester Sais
Chanute
James O. Hill
Partners In Change
Welfare reform in Kansas leaves questions about outcomes
The Kansas welfare agency SRS has not yet studied what happens to former welfare clients two years into reform. With Kansas State University, SRS plans a future study, but officials admit they know little of whether families move into work or remain poor. The volume of unanswered questions fuels criticism of the program.
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Kansas
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Kansas State University
SRS
Guest Editorial Variety Reflected in Reader Opinions
Guest editorials present diverse views for readers while noting they may not reflect The Herald's official stance. The piece highlights that opinions expressed are those of contributors and not the newsroom.
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Herald
Word of the Week Courteous and the Courtly Heritage
The piece defines courteous as showing good manners tracing to 1225 Middle English from Old French, rooted in court life. It argues courtesy remains vital, distinguishes genuine civility from rote phrases, and urges treating all with respect while maintaining one’s own views. The author admits personal lapses and recalls a workshop speaker urging daily kindness toward others as one would toward one’s mother.
Never underestimate the power of a kid in school conflicts
A South Carolina student challenges dress code with hemp necklaces citing expression rights while in Florida two football players and their parents challenge a school discipline policy over drinking during off hours. The piece laments parental influence on behavior and school authority, noting teacher morale declines and a culture where students feel above rules.
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William Golding
South Carolina
American Civil Liberties Union
Florida
Sanford
Fla
Oregon
Soldier Bravery Under Gaza Roadside Bombing Hero Saves Children
An Israeli soldier steered his Jeep between a car bombing and a school bus, sacrificing his life to shield more than 40 Gaza schoolchildren. The act is hailed as heroic by Israelis and urged to be honored by Palestinians, saving the Palestinian cause from a grave misstep and preserving attention on Israeli child casualties.
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Iraelis
Gaza
Prophetic plea for peace amid Hamas violence and Israel actions
The writer condemns all killings including children, argues for a just peace between Palestinians and Israelis, and critiques Israeli support for Hamas, policies in Gaza, and ongoing retaliation. He cites Arafat, Hamas, and Netanyahu, notingisolated Palestinian areas, continued settlements, and the need to end “gotcha” tactics to seize a chance at peace.
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Hamas
U.N
Lebanon
Yasir Arafat
West Bank
Gaza
Yehoshafat Harkabi
Israel
Arafat
Benjamin Netanyahu
Palestinian Authority
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