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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2000
Page
7
Tonight thunderstorms are likely with a chance of severe storms. Lows near 65. A 70 percent rain probability. Wednesday brings a 30 percent chance of early morning showers and breezy conditions. Highs 75 to 80. See page 2 for more weather.
The Ottawa Board of Education approved a 6-1 decision to demolish the former middle school, despite Friends of Historic Buildings urging public input and offering to convert the site into a community center. The group may pursue legal action after failing to place a ballot question on the August docket.
Osawatomie Democrat Doug Walker, former state senator 1989 1996, filed for a possible 12th District rematch against Robert Tyson. Walker, an Osawatomie teacher and charcoal briquette facility owner, camps on education, teacher pay, and state funding while inviting debates with Tyson and Republican opponent Vern Chesbro. The 12th District spans Franklin, Anderson, Linn, and parts of Miami and Bourbon counties.
Johnathan Jerrad carries his inflatable tube home after a Wellsville pool closed early due to rain. More rain is forecast for Franklin County tonight, keeping unsettled weather in view.
Ottawa city leaders nixed a proposal to display venomous rattlesnakes at the Kansas Sampler Festival in Forest Park in October. Sharon Springs officials proposed the exhibit but city managers cited no insurance coverage for venomous displays and limited a four foot maximum for any snakes. Non venomous snakes may be shown instead, and Haley Park was set for an exhibitors meeting with 50 to 60 attendees anticipated.
Ottawa attorney Stan Wiles 58 filed papers to run for U S representative against incumbent Jim Ryun and Libertarian Dennis Hawver. Wiles, a Kansas City lawyer with 30 years in personal injury and workers compensation, aims to focus on issues and broaden democratic presence in the Kansas Second District race.
District Magistrate Edwin Smith ruled that all statements by former Ottawa police officer Shane Muhl during the investigation are suppressed except the voluntary late tape remarks. Muhl, 28, resigned after arrest for domestic battery against his wife and testified he believed he must answer questions. The ruling follows his Miranda waiver and links the criminal probe to a professional standards inquiry. Special Prosecutor Dunbar declined comment.
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