Ottawa parks need permanent restrooms for public use
Community advocates urge Ottawa officials to build permanent restrooms at Kanza Park and budget facilities for Heritage Park. They note Forest and City Parks already provide on site amenities, with portable units at Kanza and Heritage lacking. Estimated opening costs start around 80000 dollars plus ongoing maintenance, aiming to serve families and visitors who require accessible facilities. Public input requested by Friday for Saturday Weekender publication.
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Don Woodward
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Heritage Park
Public parks question on permanent restrooms vote
A question of the week asks whether Ottawa should add permanent restrooms to city parks. Readers can vote online at ottawaherald.com or submit comments by Friday to The Ottawa Herald at 104 S Cedar.
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Survey Results To Run In Weekender Edition
Voters and readers will see survey results featured in the Weekender edition, with figures reflecting recent public opinion trends. The item lists participating groups, key questions, and dates for publication.
Reader Forum backs Ottawa indoor pool plan by Retzers
Community letter urges residents to support Mark and Carolyn Retzer’s proposal to build an indoor swimming facility in Ottawa. The letter cites health benefits of swimming for all ages and encourages public backing for a community pool accessible to Ottawans.
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Carolyn Retzer
U.S
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Museums celebrate America's freedoms
Deborah Barker reports that on and around Sept 11 museums including the Old Depot will open free from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. offering Freedom Tours at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. plus self guided Freedom Hunts and a special exhibit on Ottawa's early firefighters.
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Robert Martin
Institute For Museum and Library Services
Old Depot Museum
Deborah Barker
Franklin County Historical Society
Coping with trauma Sept 11 revisited
Judy Shepps Battle reflects on one year since 9 11 in New Jersey. The piece describes PTSD symptoms, self medicating risks, and a personal plan to stay sober, limit exposure, reduce mood altering substances, exercise, pray or meditate, and seek supportive dialogue with trusted people as a path to resilience.
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Readers' Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to send Letters to the Readers' Forum under 400 words. Include name, address, and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Readers are limited to one letter per month.
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