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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1997
Page
7
Outside Weather Outlook for Wednesday
Mostly cloudy conditions prevail on Wednesday with a high near 28. A north wind of 10 to 20 mph will produce steady breezes and mild relief from sunshine, keeping temperatures in the upper teens to mid twenties across the region.
Israel frees Palestinian woman in first of 31 releases
Israel released a Palestinian woman linked to a kidnapping and killing of an Israeli soldier, the first of 31 detainees to be freed under a peace deal. Five of today's freed women participated in deadly attacks, drawing criticism from hardliners and praise from Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who said peacemaking was back on track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telmond
Israel
Israel Today
Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu
Hebron
Yasser Arafat
Kansas Senate weighs concealed handgun bill testing support
The Kansas Legislature heard more testimony on a bill to allow licensed citizens to carry concealed handguns. Law professor John R. Lott Jr. argued concealed laws deter crime and level the playing field, while KBI Director Larry Welch warned the bureau would need 42 new positions to implement background checks and licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Senate Federal and State Affairs
Senate
House
John R. Lott Jr
University of Chicago Law School
Lott
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
KBI
Larry Welch
Welch
Jesse Jackson Arrested After Protest at Construction Site
In Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson spent a night in jail after leading a protest against a white-owned company that ended a contract with a black trucking firm. He was charged with disorderly conduct and released without bail the next morning after declining earlier bail. Two other protesters were arrested. they sought immediate release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
County briefed on Old Depot Museum project in Ottawa
At the Franklin County Commission meeting Deb Barker and Forrest Lowry of the historical society and architect Michael Cornwell reviewed plans to restore the Old Depot Museum. The project aims to open daily, draw 8000 visitors yearly, and fund staff via a matching grant with Kansas DOT funding a $642,000 package, with local fundraising near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftor
Arca
Ottawa
Franklin County Commission
Deb Barker
Historical Society
Forrest Lowry
The
Michael Cornwell
Barker
KDOT
ISETE
Marais Des Cygnes
Old Depot
Wildlife & Parks Department
Cornwell
Craig Patterson & Associates Architects
Lawrence
Kansas City
Spe- See
Rebel Latins in SAT prep plans pace school menu
Itowa Board members Sam Sheldon and Marlin Kimball outlined four academic proposals at a Monday board meeting, continuing their push to present all eight remaining academic proposals. They note past plans to consider 16 academic programs before an expensive athletic program, following the approval to add soccer to the high school teams earlier in November. The pair stated they will fulfill their obligation to identify the remaining eight proposals but will not seek action on them now, aiming to support academics ahead of any new sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itowa Board of Education
Sam ? Sheldon
Marlin Kimball
Sheldon
Kimball
Marlin
Lincoln Elementary principal Walker resigns to seek smaller school role
Lincoln Elementary principal Walker announces resignation at end of 1996-97 in Ottawa. He told the board he hopes to return as a principal at a smaller school, possibly a 1A, after previously leading a consolidated school in Bern near the Kansas Nebraska border. He plans to remain in Kansas and is exploring other positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rville Walker
Lincoln Elementary
Ottawa Board of Education
Walker
Lincoln
Bern
Kansas
Nebraska
Unusual Valentine Gifts Span Zoos to Hotels
Tired of roses and chocolates, couples can find offbeat Valentine options. The Detroit Zoological Society offers animal adoptions from 25 dollars with photos and newsletters, while Air South promotes name-based promotions for free flights. Hyatt Washington advertises a 16000 dollar Ultimate Romance package in a presidential suite with a hot tub and butler. Club Med and inns nationwide offer half-price stays for two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Peter Klein
Detroit Zoological Society
Air South
Tom Volz
Columbia
S.C
St. Patrick’s Day
Hyatt Hotel
Park Hyatt Hotel
Washington
Club Med
Oregon
Maine
Ottawa district advances in school technology plan
Ottawa teachers and students progress in a four year technology plan as Bob Becker and a technology committee update the school board. Teachers expand from word processing to multimedia and desktop publishing while students learn scanning, digital cameras, and portfolios. Internet access expands from the high school lounge toward broader campus use as options are explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Becker
Ottawa
Ottawa Board of Education
Katie Ecroyd
Ottawa High School
Ecroyd
Bers
East Central Vocational Center
Robert French
ECVC
Becker
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Jay Thornton
Valerie Wolf
Herald Statt
Valentine’s Gifts
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