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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2006
Page
2
Editorial asserts a free and independent press is a fundamental human right essential to elections and democracy, warning that erosion or removal of this right undermines legitimacy and survival of democratic governance.
The piece outlines Nancy Boyda’s challenge to five term Rep. Jim Ryun, citing border security, toll roads, No Child Left Behind, Iraq policy, debt growth, Medicare Part D, and outsourcing. It argues for new leadership, dialogue over sound bites, and tax relief for small businesses to spur jobs, urging voters to back Boyda to change Washington.
Letters to the editor express writers opinions and research shown at article end The Ottawa Herald publishes Readers Forum to allow robust debate Writers accept responsibility for opinions and any stated facts The Herald invites replies from those who disagree in Readers Forum
Wellsville Elementary hosts the second annual Family Literacy Night with a 5:15 p.m. supper and a general assembly by Jeff Green, Garfield Elementary principal and coauthor, followed by four 15 minute mini sessions led by local teachers and volunteers. One hundred autographed books will be given away free, and attendance requires adult supervision. The event aims to foster lifelong reading and is entirely free, ending by 7:30 p.m. Denise O'Dea, superintendent, notes staff efforts and community support.
On November 13 the Ottawa school board will vote to close Hawthorne School as Phase I of an elementary improvement plan. After closure total 60 classrooms remain across K to 5 with classes around 20 students. enrollment growth suggests capacity issues within two years and possible bond issues for Phase II. Local growth areas and traffic concerns on Ash Street are noted as factors. Citizens urged to contact Superintendent Dean Katt and board members.
The Oklahoma University production Taking Leave presents a brilliant professor with Alzheimer’s affecting his family. The premiere combines humor and deep pathos, delivered by an excellent cast in a quietly powerful performance.
Reader laments lenient outcome for two young men who battered two elderly homeowners with a shovel during a break in. The writer condemns their attorneys and urges harsher punishment, arguing both suspects share guilt and calling for executions by shovel.
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