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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2005
Page
2
A quotation attributed to Jack Newfield highlights the core belief that democratic progress depends on books and the unrestricted flow of information. The speaker, an author and filmmaker, champions open access as a catalyst for societal improvement.
Hundreds of local high school graduates in Franklin County recently said goodbye to secondary school. Many will enter work or college, while others lack a plan. The piece urges early planning, using planners to build routines, organize tasks, and balance sports church and family commitments for a successful future.
A list of prominent U S and Kansas lawmakers provides office addresses phone numbers and email links for U S Senator Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryan and Kathleen Sebelius plus state lawmakers Pat Apple Derek Schmidt Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse and Bill Otto with office locations in Topeka and Washington details for citizen outreach and contact options.
Denise O'Dea, superintendent of Wellsville schools, urges parents to read with children and create a home reading culture. She outlines practical steps: library visits, summer reading programs, a child’s room as a library, age appropriate reading materials, ownership, praise, easy access to books, relaxed bedtimes for reading, labeling the home, cooking together, and role modeling. The aim is to curb learning loss during long breaks and foster lifelong reading enjoyment.
Senate approves a compromise for a 125000 death benefit for surviving families of Kansas National Guard members killed in combat, with plans to study the measure over the summer and revisit next year if needed. Derek Schmidt, Republican Senate majority leader, stresses state responsibility to Guard members and outlines contact details.
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