01 Apr 1998
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1998
Page
1
The Kansas City Royals secured a season opening victory on the road Tuesday, the first time this has happened since 15 years ago, marking a significant early-season achievement.
Increasing cloudiness Thursday with a 20 percent chance of late afternoon thunderstorms and a high around 60 to 65. Light east wind strengthens to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. For more weather information, see page 2.
In Topeka the House sent a $202 million tax relief package to the Senate focusing on trimming the statewide school property tax. It would exempt residential property under $40,000 and cut taxes on a $100,000 home by 75 percent, with a conference committee likely after the wrapup session. Emporia State Lady Hornets honored for 33-1 season.
The Ottawa Board of Education agreed to hire Rowe and Anstaett, Overland Park, to clarify title to the former Ottawa Middle School property at Fifth and Main. An initial budget of 5000 plus costs was set. The district seeks clarity on potential restrictions or a reverter clause and weighs options amid a dispute over a demolition permit.
A 1986 Chevy Sprint with 84000 miles will be auctioned at 9 30 a m Saturday at Ottawa High School to benefit the Academics Achievements and Attendance program at Ottawa Middle School. First and Main donated the car as part of a 300 family yard sale in the OHS Cyclone Room starting at 7 30 a m.
At Los Angeles International Airport security stopped Mark L. Kulp for possessing several firearms, ammunition, knives, handcuffs, a ski mask and a fake sheriff badge in carry on. He faced an arrest warrant in Minnesota for threatening a police officer but was released as guns were not loaded and Minnesota did not extradite.
More than 80 teachers jammed Ottawa Board of Education offices to hand President Sam Sheldon unsigned unilateral contracts amid a year of talks led by Ottawa Education Association President Teri Howard. The board approved the unilateral plan on March 18, with 66 of about 180 staffers signing. most remaining continue under the old 1996-97 terms, as resignations are anticipated.
Valerie Wolf reports on how the Iola Board of Education and the Iola Education Association improved relations after earlier bitter negotiations and a unilateral agreement. Teachers recall freezes and fact-finding, now collaborating in a problem solving approach. The shift mirrors Ottawa’s more cooperative model.
The Kansas House passed a resolution urging US-59 be a high priority federal demonstration project. It moves to the Senate Transportation and Tourism Committee led by Sen. Ben Vidricksen. The measure follows earmarks and added funding for US-59 and aims to bolster support from lawmakers and Gov. Bill Graves.
Kansas Federation of Republican Women members will gather at noon on April 18 in the Cyclone Room at Ottawa High School. Guest speaker Linda Graves, Kansas First Lady, highlights child and family well being and runs through roles with Operation Immunize, Breast Cancer Awareness, and childhood hunger task forces. Cost $12.50. tickets via Doris King at 242-1879 or 907 W. 11th, Ottawa.
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