Ottawa Recreation Commission marks 60 years with new branding
The Ottawa Recreation Commission ORC celebrates six decades of service since 1947 founder Orris Cox and unveils a Get Up Get Active campaign with a new logo. A parks and recreation master plan discussed at Ottawa Middle School outlines improvements, facilities, and programs for youth families seniors and the community.
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National High School Activities Week Kicks Off
Kansans celebrate the 28th National High School Activities Week highlighting interscholastic programs across 790 member schools. The Kansas State High School Activities Association extols activities in music debate athletics speech and leadership, noting strong academic outcomes and community impact. Denise O'Dea, Wellsville superintendent, emphasizes educators' valued work and public recognition.
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Woman recounts alleged rape and strangling in Ottawa
Reader critiques The Ottawa Herald for graphic crime details in a Sept. 21 lead story. She argues intake counselors and courts need facts, not sensational play-by-play or public conclusions, urging cleaner reporting.
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Reader Forum letters discuss smoking risks and rights
A reader urges Ottawa Herald readers to sign letters defending clean air. The letter notes secondhand smoke exposure in public venues like Sirloin Stockade and argues for balancing smokers rights with non-smokers and children's right to breathable air, calling for accountability.
Ottawa residents call for city smoking ban
A couple urges Ottawa officials to implement a smoking ban citing health concerns. They report both being non-smokers who avoid smoke by sitting away from smokers and urge stronger local rules.
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Youth in Government pushes clean air plan in Ottawa
Former Ottawa Youth in Government members recount a 2006 2007 effort to research and lobby for a city clean air ordinance. They aimed to protect non smokers from second hand smoke, educate the public on health risks, and keep smoke out of public spaces, citing Surgeon General findings and support from doctors and local foundations.
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Ottawa Herald Letter Submissions Details
Readers may submit letters of 250 words or less to the Readers' Forum. Include name address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One letter per month per reader. Form letters poems complaints and testimonials not printed. Mail to 104 S Cedar or fax 785 242 9420.
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