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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2005
Page
2
A newspaper note reflects on the influence of what is printed and what is omitted. The saying emphasizes that editorial choices shape public focus and perceived priorities, highlighting the authority of print to guide discussion.
The piece argues against constructing in flood-prone Gulf Coast areas and in flood plains like parts of Franklin County, urging stricter adherence to nature limits and flood risk assessments. It urges FEMA buyouts for unprotected land, scrutinizes rebuilding in New Orleans and other Gulf Coast communities, and calls for cautious site selection to prevent future disaster.
A readable list provides addresses phone numbers and online contact forms for U.S. president senators Brownback Roberts and others Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius state senators Pat Apple Derek Schmidt and state representatives Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse Bill Otto and Bill Otto at Topeka Capitol with links for official correspondence.
Martin Hawver discusses Kansas TABOR proposals to constrain state spending via constitutional limits tied to inflation and population growth. He notes the political dynamics, argues for and against keeping spending in check, and highlights potential impacts on education and welfare during times of need.
Reader letters praise Fred R. Martin of Ottawa Bible Church on greed and accountability after Sept 30 issue. The update covers county budget hearing questions directed at Clerk Shaun Perry and Administrator Ron Henrickson, plus a call for informed budgeting. A Red Cross blood drive at Ottawa Armory on Oct 19 appeals for donors, noting a new computer health history system to speed processing.
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