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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1997
Page
13
Ottawa voters face a Tuesday general election as Board of Education hopefuls are quizzed on key issues. Page 4B details the questions, positions, and implications for schools and funding.
Te Ty Rain looks set to arrive Saturday with a mid fiftys high and a south wind 10 to 20 mph turning northwest in the afternoon. A 60 percent chance of rain is forecast.
The Ottawa Board of Education will convene at 3 45 p m at the board office Fourth and Walnut due to the NCAA basketball final and speculation Kansas might appear in the game Old business covers an Ottawa Middle School update by Tim Cummins a reading program philosophy goals approval and a special services contract with Ransom Memorial Hospital New business includes dual credit Ottawa High School driver education criteria a resignation and staff hires
Reno County Judge Steven Becker found police had three years of access to hidden nightspot cameras at McGraws Cowboy Casino, creating an unlawful link between authorities and the venue. The Fourth Amendment violation bars use of the tapes against Daryl R. Stone on a meth possession charge. charges to be dismissed. The ruling casts doubt on related prosecutions and hinges on unlawful search implications.
New Life for an Old School seeks attorney general guidance on Ottawa Middle School bond issue. Ottawa Board of Education attorney Bezek warns that diverting from the November bond plan could jeopardize the entire bond package including construction. State Sen. Tyson, on behalf of the group, requested Stovall’s opinion but Assistant Attorney General Richard Smith says the AG cannot advise private citizens.
In Ottawa area a school bus carrying 17 students and driver Vera Gilbert narrowly avoided a collision when Kelly Eye, 14, spotted a freight train headlights through boxcars. Eye yelled train and urged action, prompting the driver to inch off tracks just in time. School counselors praised her quick thinking.
Marshall Applewhite, a former music teacher and Heaven's Gate leader, died with 38 followers in a mass death by their own actions near San Diego. Investigators say 21 women and 18 men drank a phenobarbital and vodka mixture as they prepared for an alleged space voyage linked to Hale-Bopp. Witnesses describe taped farewells and a mix of scripture and UFO beliefs.
Thursday results show incumbent and candidates including Richard Enor, Joan Tyson, and Blaine Finch. Reports indicate contributions from Ottawa residents Mick Cassady, Kerry Thompson, Earl Devare, Charles Mevrlle, and James Garrison, with totals around $50 to $200 each. Expenditures cover flyers, signs, postage, and ads totaling several hundred dollars. some candidates filed no contributor lists and some data appears incompletely reported.
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