Ottawa Middle School buildings face public hearing on demolition
Ottawa voters approved demolition last November after a plan for a new middle school. The Kansas City YMCA and a Minnesota developer show interest in repurposing the OMS structures, while a $150000 salvage offer competes with demolition costs and asbestos liability. City Attorney says burden lies with the school board to prove no prudent alternative exists. The public hearing before the City Commission is Wednesday at 7 in the Franklin County Office Annex.
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Word of the Week: Respect and Its Foundations
This piece argues respect as a fundamental social virtue rooted in self-worth and Christian heritage. It credits parents, especially mothers, and fathers for teaching respect, notes shifts as families change, and highlights schools' role in reinforcing respect through public programs like Ottawa district's word of the week.
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Ottawa readers urge saving old middle school demolition halt
Mattie Perry urges Ottawa officials to deny a demolition permit for Ottawa Middle School OMS. She cites local heritage, architecture on Main Street, and community value while noting offers from YMCA, Metro Plains, and Bob Dodson. She compares to Spring Hill Civic Center’s collaborative success and calls for explored alternative uses.
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Preservation push contrasts with Ottawa Middle School plan
Marilyn Talbott urges Ottawa to restore and reuse the aging Middle School rather than tearing it down. She notes local efforts to preserveheritage buildings and promote Victorian Ottawa through tours and improved landmarks.
Turbulence in the Cockpit and the Lawsuit Trail
Kathleen Parker questions the origins of turbulence in flight and cites a federal sexual harassment suit brought by Capt Tammy S. Blakey against Continental Airlines over explicit cockpit images. The piece contrasts cockpit culture with firehouse policies and notes Continental’s defense while suggesting broader workplace dynamics.
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