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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1998
Page
9
Midland Hospice Care seeks volunteers with a nine-session, three-hour training program starting late February or March at the Ottawa office. For registration or info call Barb Blue at 1-800-491-3691.
The Ottawa Board of Education considers delaying the school calendar to start later and end after Memorial Day to cut June air conditioning use. Wichita and Topeka districts will be consulted, with a Feb. 23 update planned, as leaders note calendar creation is complex and may bring unintended effects.
Ottawa Board of Education approves reestablishing an assistant principal position at Ottawa Middle School for the 1998-1999 year. The role returns as the new middle school at 13th and Ash is due to open early 1999. Salary is about 50 thousand dollars.
The Franklin County Commission named five citizens to the Building Code Board of Appeals to review materials and construction technique issues. Members include Donna Rayson, Dave Barkley, Charles Adamson, Gregg Colbern, and Ray Steanson. The first meeting is set for 7 p.m. March 10 to elect a chair and discuss a steel in foundations code amendment aligning with Ottawa.
Edward A. DeCock, 37, of 827 E. 8th, received 15 months in prison after violations of his probation for meth possession and misdemeanor battery. He tested positive for marijuana, failed to report to his probation officer, and moved without court approval. Credit for 155 days served was granted. Separate notes: Gregory Wendt received two years probation for meth possession and making a criminal threat. David Smith jailed 30 days for probation violation. Thomas Greer pleaded no contest to DUI. Lloyd Poling's charges were dismissed for lack of witness cooperation.
Ottawa USD 290 teachers urged the school board to ratify the fact finders’ recommendation as community petitions signed by 533 residents called for agreement. Board members warned morale is at a historic low and urged staged goals and board attendance at sessions. a negotiation meet is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18.
The Oscars spotlight Titanic with two best picture and director noms while L A Confidential collects top nods. Other contenders include Good Will Hunting and As Good As It Gets with across the board bids in art direction film editing and more. Titanic remains on track for historic grosses, but LA Confidential dominates critic praise and awards momentum.
The Daily Report lists admissions Koretta Ellifrits Barbara Geiler Ronda Early and June Schulz as new Ottawa and Rantoul patients. dismissals include Sarah Day and Laura Yoder. Sheriff and police filings note vehicle thefts thefts from 3371 Georgia Road and 1987 Chevy 8-10 pickup. arrests include Dustin Dent Benjamin 18, Brenda Collins, a 15 year old, Tamara Holt Rivera, David Crim, Jesse Nichols and Victoria Nichols. Thefts include car stereos and a cassette player with various losses. domestic dispute, battery, and vandalism incidents reported along with several noninjury and accident calls and ambulance responses.
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