Garnett board votes to non renew three district staff
Garnett school board adopts resolutions of non renewal for band instructor Mark Powls and principals Paul Upshaw and Larry Stewart despite protests from about 250 local residents. The vote also terminates Stewart after 19 years and Upshaw after 15. The district plans an $8 million bond vote in June to fund school projects, while resignations from three staff members were accepted. The meeting was continued to discuss bond timing and year planning.
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Garnett
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Charles Mansfield
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Lisa Stanley
Jane Wolken
Fort Scott
Pat Cummings
Westphalia
TopekaYouth Dies While Abroad in South Africa Exchange
A 17 year old Topeka girl Lana S Kauffman died in South Africa while participating in a Rotary Club exchange program. Autopsy planned. cause of death unknown. Kauffman had been in South Africa since January and corresponded with her Topeka club. The Rotary president noted she chose South Africa as her host country.
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Lana S
Kauffman
St. Michael On Sea
Natal
Republic of South Africa
Tibbitts-Griffin Funeral Home
Topeka South
Rotary Club
Mike Kuner
Kuner
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Listed for 1990
The Ottawa Herald outlines subscription costs effective April 1 1990 including in town and rural carriage by carrier, motor route, Franklin County and nearby counties, and state or out of state mail. Rates cover one month three months six months and one year with variations for urban, rural and out of state mailing.
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Franklin County
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Ute Areas Tonight Forecast Clear and Cool
Tonight region forecast calls for clear skies and cool temperatures with low temperatures projected. Strong emphasis on calm winds and overnight cool air settling in across Ute areas.
Kansas Lottery seeks last House vote to stay alive
The Kansas House tentatively approved a measure to keep the Kansas Lottery operating past June 30 with a final vote looming. Debate lasted over 90 minutes as opponents called the lottery a "snake" while supporters cited more than 50 million dollars in revenue for economic development, prison construction, and property reappraisal projects.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Senate
Mike Hayden
Kent Campbell
D-Miltonvale
Goldfish release shines at KOFO Lawn and Garden Show
Ken Davidson, owner of Sand Creek Nursery, releases a large goldfish into a pool and waterfall display built for the KOFO Lawn and Garden Show at Municipal Auditorium. Several area businesses showcase promotional displays as the show runs today and Saturday.
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Steve Zak
Ken Davidson
Sand Creek Nursery
Municipal Auditorium
Hill House Restaurant All You Can Eat Breakfast and More
Ad brief items advertise Hill House Restaurant all you can eat options including broasted chicken shrimp and salad bar, plus Sunday breakfast and weekend specials. Also listed are Spring Fling discounts at Fashion Alley and various church notices including Trinity United Methodist Lenten service guest preacher Parsram Venkatsammy. Community events include bake sales, fundraisers for Wheels For Life and St Jude, and local business ads.
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Hill House
Trinity United Methodist Church
Parsram Venkatsammy
Ottawa board to discuss high school league and bond issues
The Ottawa school board meets Monday to discuss high school league affiliation, the proposed bond issue, and district technology use with no action anticipated. Action is expected on renewal of teacher contracts as the reading committee updates the board before an executive session on teacher negotiations. The regular meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at 4205 Main.
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Ottawa School Board
Correction on Lewis Vehicular Homicide Sentences
Correction Edward Wayne Lewis, 27, Blue Mound, will serve two consecutive one year terms in Franklin County Jail. A Thursday story misstated transport to the secretary of corrections. He is serving sentences for two counts of vehicular homicide tied to the 1986 traffic crash.
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Edward Wayne Lewis
Blue Mound
Franklin County
Lewis
Secretary of Corrections
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