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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 2001
Page
8
A forecast indicates showers and likely thunderstorms after midnight with a low around 42. Saturday brings morning showers and a few storms, then partial sunshine, cooler and windy with highs near 52. More details are on Page 2A.
Ottawa planners met with Mike Detwiler leader of the Friends of the Ottawa Airport to outline improvements and cost estimates for upgrading the city owned airport. He argued neglect has squandered its potential and jet fuel facilities are missing, noting a donated jet fuel tank offer was diverted. The article also covers plat approvals, zoning changes, and a fencing ordinance hearing planned by the Planning Commission.
Former FBI Director William Sessions urged students to join in reducing school violence and participate in government. He noted troubled youths are victims and stressed teaching ethics and nonviolence. He cited a Texas middle school mediators program and spoke on his career path and civic obligation.
Ronald N. Barton, 25, was found dead this morning hanging from a balcony at 1601 S. Hickory in Hidden Meadows. Ottawa police investigate as possible death by own action. Cpt Ron Puterbaugh said a 6:15 a.m. call prompted scene confirmation. Body sent to Shawnee County Coroner for autopsy.
Six candidates contest three USD 290 board seats in Ottawa. Incumbents Bill Allegre and Jeanette Lowry lead a field including Geoff Hanson Caren Rugg Marjorie Stevens and Teresia Templeton with incumbent Marcia Mitchell not seeking re election.
Franklin County voters will choose school board members in three districts on Tuesday. In West Franklin USD 287 only one seat is contested with Janie Dillon and Jeff Pierson running uncontested, while Sheila Anderson and Diane Lang compete for the Appanoose seat. Anderson, a Pomona resident with Pomona High School students, calls for stronger athletics and staff support amid calls for better discipline and fan backing. Lang has lived in Michigan Valley 20 years with three children who went through area schools.
Appanoose School candidate emphasized reading promotion and higher sports standards. She advocates raising minimum grade from D to C and potential addition of softball and baseball if funding allows, signaling district focus on student achievement and activity programs. see Area Schools page.
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