Word of the Week promotes self discipline and punctuality
Ottawa school district launches a weekly Word of the Week program highlighting punctuality and now self discipline. Sam Sheldon and Superintendent Harvey Ludwick urge schools, workplaces, and churches to apply the terms, stressing life lessons beyond the classroom.
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National park fees boost visitor numbers nationwide
National parks have raised carload fees from five to ten dollars and still attract many visitors. Olympic National Park in Washington reports about 2.1 million visitors through June, up 40 percent from last year, while parks overall show brisk business and increased attendance.
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Paparazzi, Princess Di, and a Celebrity Obsession
Don Kaul reflects on the global outpouring after Princess Diana's death and the culture of celebrity fixation. He argues paparazzi drive the public's fascination and suggests the monarchy may be obsolete, citing Diana as emblematic of modern fame and its costs.
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Ashlee Oy
Beef recall shows need for stronger federal food safety powers
George B. Pyle argues that a voluntary recall of 25 million pounds from Hudson Foods reveals gaps in U S meat safety. He urges Congress to empower the Agriculture Department to order recalls and shutdowns and to accelerate modern testing before 1999 to restore consumer confidence in beef, poultry, pork and other foods.
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Nebraska
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Ottawa teachers clash over window units and heat debate
Shirlene Taylor of Garfield Elementary laments extreme heat in Ottawa classrooms. She argues window air conditioners are a Band-Aid, calls for climate-controlled, standards-aligned schools, and urges the Board of Education to prioritize long-term improvements over temporary fixes.
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Board of Education
Eremi Jes
Shirlene Taylor Garfield
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