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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2000
Page
2
Ottawa Middle School and the Ottawa Public Library launch a reading week to replace TV and computer time with books. Students who read at least 150 pages earn snack coupons, with many already surpassing the goal. Parents and teachers urged to model and encourage daily reading as a lifelong habit.
CHAP members urge city commissioners to adopt a smoke free rule in Ottawa dining venues. The petition seeks to protect patrons and workers including teens, noting California law already bans smoking in restaurants. Supporters call for involvement, signing, and attending the Great American Smokeout.
Ben Widrickson praises Kansas State Senator Robert Tyson for 21 years in the Senate and his steadfast vote for the 1999 Comprehensive Transportation Plan. He notes Tyson’s focus on transportation and infrastructure benefiting East Central Kansas and wishes him well in re election.
At a Kansas Compensation Commission meeting outgoing House Speaker Robin Jennison warned lawmakers have one shot to raise legislative salaries and must trade the pension annualization that inflates their retirement for a real pay raise. He argued a higher base pay, phased with pension reform, would widen the candidate pool and reduce dependence on political gimmicks. Hawver notes the deal could shape 2001 session pay legislation.
In the second debate for New York's Senate race, Hillary Clinton faced a pointed question about why she remains married to Bill Clinton. The writer argues the topic is private, praising her stance that the choice works for her and defending her tolerance of public scrutiny while noting the moral and political pressures surrounding such marriages.
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