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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2005
Page
2
The philosopher Henry David Thoreau, writing in 1854, urges readers to approach books with unwavering intention and restraint, treating texts as carefully crafted works rather than casual reads. He emphasizes patience, reflection, and disciplined interpretation to grasp an author’s purpose.
Franklin County Commissioners last week rescinded their 1 1/2 percent cost of living increases to free about $250 each and redirect funds toward the sheriff's department payroll. An extra $30,000 was added from reserve carryover to aid recruitment and retention, illustrating a priority shift toward compensation alignment with other employers while stressing broader wage and benefits considerations.
Research links volunteering to reduced stress and better health. The Wellsville school district requires seniors to perform six hours of community service, with Sept. 26 set for a district-wide day of volunteering across businesses, fire trucks, parks, and schools, supervised by adults. Denise O'Dea, superintendent, endorses this as building responsible citizens.
Mable Othick voices frustration over Ottawa county commission infighting between Shari Perry and Ron Henrickson. She warns stalled audits, missing audience meetings, and potential loss of hundreds of thousands in grant money, urging clearer leadership and direct talks to unlock a $400,000 prize.
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