Ottawa board weighs middle school plan at special meeting
The Ottawa Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m in the Ottawa Middle School multi purpose room to decide on a proposed middle school plan with five size options from about 104000 to 128000 square feet. Superintendent Don Duncan expects a mid range choice and additions to elementary schools will be discussed. The board will also decide whether to back the city grant for three more police officers, including a school resource officer.
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State House scraps seniority in new leadership slate
TOPEKA Kan AP The seniority system in the state House of Representatives has been junked. Speaker-designate Tim Shallenburger shifted policy power to younger members with four or fewer years in the legislature. He released top appointments for 14 standing committees including Taxation led by Rep. Phill Kline and Appropriations by Rep. Robin Jennison. Shallenburger unseated Speaker Bob Miller in December. Doug Lawrence named vice chair of Energy and Natural Resources after Walker Hendrix left to run for insurance commissioner.
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House of Representatives
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Shawnee
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Healy
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Baxter Springs
Bob Miller
Wellington
Doug Lawrence
Burlington
Walker Hendrix
Ottawa
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Hendrix
Homeowner charged in Wichita burglary linked to teen death
A 20-year-old Wichita man was charged with burglary and attempted theft after a botched break-in that left a 15-year-old accomplice dead. The homeowner, who shot the intruder, was not charged. James S. Johnson appeared in Sedgwick County District Court held on $100,000 bail, with a preliminary hearing set for Dec 30. The homeowner had stored a loaded shotgun after multiple prior crime incidents and fired when the intruder moved, fearing for his life.
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Sedgwick County
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Foulston
Clinton approves Somalia mission to protect UN pullout
President Clinton ordered U S forces to return to Somalia early next year to shield UN peacekeepers during their final withdrawal. Several hundred Marines from about 3,000 will land in Mogadishu for about a week to deter attacks as the UN leaves. Pentagon officials cautioned the operation is not imminent and could occur as late as February.
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Heart By Heart expands with four grants across Kansas
Heart By Heart, a program linking grade school children and seniors, announced four Learn and Serve America grants to expand in Ottawa Wellsville Garnett Pleasanton LeRoy Burlington and Louisburg. Ottawa district adds 5000, grants total 39 800, program active now except Garnett Louisburg which start January. Jim Daugherty Wellsville Elementary principal says the program fills an important role.
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Heart By Heart
Ottawa
East Central Kansas
Ottawa coats drive collects over 300 for Hope House
A downtown Ottawa coat drive coordinated by the Ottawa Downtown Business Association gathered more than 300 coats. Donated items will be distributed by Hope House with collection points at Brown's Shoe Fit Lydick Insurance The Mystic Dragon Appliance Repair Center Drake Jewelry Heavenly Scents Screen and Holler and Rent to Own Center. Project initiator Dale Johnson of Rent to Own thanked contributors.
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Brown
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Heavenly Scents
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Hope House
S. Walnut
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County opens new recycling building at county yard
The county's recycling center on the south end of the county yard opened replacing the old rented facility behind Wingert's I-35 Service. Hours are 7 a.m. to noon weekdays with some Saturday collections. the center accepts 2 liter bottles, milk bottles, aluminum, cardboard, telecommunication paper, tin cans, HDPE up to No 6, and plastic bags. Ray DeJulio could not be reached for comment.
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Merchants See Boost in Ottawa Christmas Sales
Ottawa area merchants report stronger Christmas shopping than last year with a busy final week. Brown's Shoe Fit owner Russ Reeves predicts a big burst in sales as shoppers increasingly fill stores. Sutton's Jewelry manager Cathy Sutton notes Christmas is a traditional peak period for business.
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Crisis center Headquarters Inc keeps 24/7 help near KU
Lawrence group Headquarters Inc operates since 1969 as a crisis line and walk in center with 90 volunteers and 16 000 contacts yearly. Director Marcia Epstein says the center now offers crisis intervention, veteran support, STI information, and child safety guidance. Volunteers undergo extensive training and work around the clock to be available when therapists or families are unavailable.
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Headquarters Inc
Douglas County
Marcia Epstein
University of Kansas
LSD
Epstein
Larry Carter
Jan Bruns
Tim
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