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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2004
Page
2
Quote from Potter Stewart, U S Supreme Court justice, 1972. He argues that an informed citizenry驱 enlightened choice is the basic ideal sustaining an open society and that a free press is indispensable to such a society.
Editorial urging a $25.9 million USD 290 bond to upgrade district schools. Proposes new northside elementary, razing Lincoln, expanding Garfield, adding land for future school, updated technology, and improved HVAC and classrooms at Ottawa High School. Calls for voting yes to prepare for 50 years of education needs.
Ed Lammers argues against Bush in a Community Viewpoint, citing Iraq casualties, environmental rollbacks, No Child Left Behind flaws, rising debt and tax shifts, civil rights erosion, Patriot Act concerns, church state entanglement, and a damaged U S image, urging voters to oppose a second Bush term.
A resident urges voters to approve a full time county administrator in Franklin County arguing it will save money, improve road and bridge work, and provide better, faster services amid growth. The author cites ongoing county improvements and references 15 counties already using administrators.
In a letter to the editor residents critique adding a county administrator and a new bureau funded by a bond. They argue outside hires may ignore voters, urge three day meetings, oppose tax increases, and warn against extra staff costs and space needs while urging the USD 290 community to back the school bond and insist commissioners work seven days a week to justify pay.
Ottawa and Franklin County promote economic development focusing on job recruitment and retention. A Kansas City firm engaged by OFCED advised that fixing elementary schools is essential for attracting new industry, saying current facilities signal a lag. The upcoming school bond vote on Tuesday is framed as critical for growth and readiness.
The writer urges taxpayers to oppose about 26 million for next year by the school board and over 100 thousand by county commissioners. They warn costs will rise with oil, rents, and utility bills, noting many neighbors struggle on fixed incomes, layoffs, welfare, and lack of health coverage. They urge residents to vote no Tuesday.
Brandin and Malleri Bell of Lincoln Elementary School urge residents to vote yes next Tuesday for a new campus. They cite a leaky roof, unsafe pick up in rain, and crowded classrooms, noting growing student numbers and the need for better parking and a clear drop off.
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