Ottawa High School music staff under review for staff cuts
USD 290 faces a possible merger of two music instructor roles as Shawna Bothwell and Brent Wheeler consider resignations. Interim superintendent Kay Highbarger weighs combining the vocal and instrumental positions despite planned cancellations and shifting enrollment. The board may decide at a future meeting, aiming to protect music education.
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OHS
Brent Wheeler
Kay Highbarger
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Bothwell
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Ottawa Voices in 20 Year View of City Life and Tax Proposals
The writer, a former Ottawa–Montreal School custodian, reflects on 20 years in the city, urging restraint on tax hikes while noting aging residents, limited recreation, and a need to fund essentials like hospitals. He critiques senior centers and social life, suggesting churches and community spaces fail to engage older adults meaningfully.
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Old Oms
Fon
Ottawa
Hospital
Blood Drive Seeks Donors At Faith Lutheran Church
Community hosts American Red Cross blood drive on May 12 from noon to 6 pm at Faith Lutheran Church. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. Contact Janie Smith at 242 7968 for appointments or volunteering.
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Red Cross
Janie Smith
Prom 2000 at Ottawa High ends in memories and costs
A Ottawa Kansas dad reflects on Prom 2000 at OHS with his daughter and the Princess, prices, photos, and the chic dress. He notes March planning, nail appointments, tux rentals, and the thrill of the night. Sunday marked the choir director Shawna Bothwell’s farewell as the OHS music program faces changes and debates future staffing.
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Ottawa High School
Bubba
DHS
Jodi Grover
Joe
Ottawa
Kansas
OHS Cyrones
Shawna Bothwell
Politicians blamed teachers for student performance
The writer argues that blame lies with socio economic factors and family conditions, not teachers. They urge reforms like better schools and resources, criticize standardized tests, and call for accountability by entertainment and corporate moguls for content shaping youth attitudes.
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Charlton Heston
Time Warner Corp
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