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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1997
Page
2
The board will hear six national testing presentations this weekend to break a 5-5 stalemate over renewing KU for statewide assessments. Conservatives dominate the board and oppose QPA based testing. A bipartisan fix may require legislative action to ensure education needs guide decisions.
A compiled list of contact points for national and state representatives. Includes President Bill Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500. U S Sen Pat Roberts 116 Dirksen Washington DC 20510. U S Sen Sam Brownback 141 Hart Washington DC 20510-1603. U S Rep Jim Ryan 511 Cannon HOB Washington DC 20515. Topeka and Overland Park state offices with phone lines.
Charley Reese praises Wendell Berry and his book Another Turn of the Crank for urging local farming, community ownership, and critique of the modern corporate economy. He argues politics and party lines fail to solve societal ills, urging readers to embrace Berry’s vision of local, self sustaining economies and stronger communities.
Chris Green defends parks staff against claims they only mow and argues they perform trash pickup, limb removal, park prep for events, and winter safety. He urges residents and commissioners to review actual duties and costs before outsourcing.
The Business Times notes Clinton and Congress celebrate a five year plan to balance the federal budget, promising a $157 billion deficit cut. It argues the deficit shrinkage rests on future economic growth enabling Republican tax cuts and Democratic spending increases, not solely White House or Capitol Hill action.
Genealogists admire Cleon Rickel's witty North column as he recalls navigating Kansas towns while recounting the 11th National Veterans Golden Age Games at Fort Leavenworth. Veterans from 26 states and D.C. competed in 500 strong events, with Hershel W. Gober praising perseverance and noting funding from donations. Genelle A. Stevens, 1439 S. Elm.
The Central Heights PTO acknowledges Ottawa businesses for 1996 97 read a thon rewards and fundraising. Gary at Daylight Donuts supplied at cost three pound doughnut incentives for 112 students. Nationsbank counted pennies. Wal Mart matched 500 to fund Reading is Fundamental three free book giveaways K to 6. FEMA EFSP seminar supported by Cellular One Leasing and Vernells Sales.
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