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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2004
Page
2
The 1863 remark by British writer Elizabeth Charles asserts that expressing what others only think defines poets and sages, while daring to say what others fear makes men either tyrants or reformers.
West Franklin district hosts a 14 member community council to discuss building upgrades course access staff retention and consolidation amid declining enrollments at Pomona and Williamsburg. Community members oppose closing schools while lawmakers debate funding and potential district mergers as a solution to inequitable finance.
Guest editorials are published to offer readers a variety of opinion. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
A reader argues against new school buildings citing Ben Franklin, warns that mounting debts at city, state, and federal levels invite foreign takeover. They condemn lavish facilities, praise frugal design, and urge halting new school construction to protect youth and national finances.
A personal reminiscence honors Shirley Margo Swayne who led years of Pento-Paper sessions, guiding writing improvement, feedback, and imaginative assignments. The writer recalls her as mentor, friend, and caregiver, noting her insight and dedication amid community observations and local reflections.
Two and a half years ago The Ottawa Herald reported Shirley Swayne beginning a writ ing seminar at the Ottawa Library named Pen to Paper. It met for two hours each Thursday afternoon and drew interest from those hoping to improve writing skills.
A reader argues against a proposed USD 290 school, urging focus on existing blocks and local needs. They praise teachers, question taxable strain, and suggest opening a grocery or drug store, criticizing political use of students in the debate.
A reader recalls an editorial written at 17 on voting rights and history, praising democracy and military service in Iraq. The piece urges citizen responsibility, notes 1870 and 1920 suffrage milestones, and calls support for service members by voting in all elections.
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