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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2002
Page
2
The editors note heavy local vote against an east west trail intersecting the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail with 94.4 percent no. They still support a phased route from Orlis Cox fields to the ball diamonds for safe youth access, citing wider public comments and nonlocal response.
Voters weigh in on whether the city should build an east west pedestrian trail connecting to the Prairie Spirit Trail. Five percent oppose, while ninety five percent support, based on 24 no votes and 437 total responses.
The editorial urges President Bush to align with the American people on Iraq, warning against delaying war decisions. It critiques media handling and calls for Cheney clarity. It also condemns slow Afghan reconstruction despite pledges of 4.5 billion over five years, noting only 300 million in nonmilitary aid delivered and ongoing security and governance challenges.
In Ottawa and surrounding counties residents express concern over converting a rail corridor into a trail. Landowners alert that easements could cost property, taxes, and control, citing legal rulings like Swisher v. U.S. and urging attention to rights and finances before any development.
A August 31 city park concert drew about 100 attendees to the Dietrich Cabin porch. Performers donated time and passed a guitar case for preservation funds, yielding a tidy sum. Franklin County Historical Society board member thanks community and listed performers.
President George W. Bush tours the country for GOP campaigns, sparking questions about taxpayer funding for political travel as he travels through 50 states and the District of Columbia. The piece contrasts fundraising drives with who maintains governance back home.
The Ottawa Herald requests letters be sent to Reader Forum at 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to etters otawaherald.com. Include the author’s address and telephone number for verification and publication purposes.
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