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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1997
Page
7
Retirement reception honors second grade teacher Jan Burik who began at Eisenhower Elementary in 1974 and has served the school for 23 years. May 4 event hosted by staff included tributes and refreshments.
Kansas wheat farmers and elevator operators anticipate the 1997 harvest, with Saline County reporting that cool spring conditions may allow heads to fill. Regions in west and northwest expect later cuttings, while dry conditions and spotty recent rains threaten yields. Farmers in Beloit Colby and Osborne areas note scattered rain plus concerns about moisture as Colby reports partial rainfall and some fields dry, yet optimism remains for a crop despite potential lower yields.
Johnson County judge grants Attorney General Carla Stovall's request for an injunction to curb lawsuits by convicted rapist Patrick Lynn. Lynn, sentenced to 88 years for rape, has sued many involved in his case. The order imposes strict filing procedures to deter frivolous actions.
Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society features over 5000 dollars in auction items. Activities include a 6:30 p.m. pool side reception, live music by Leviticus Houston, and bid from a list of sports tickets, vacation packages, autographs, theater passes and more. Auctioneer Bill Ratliff leads the sale with profits aiding Franklin County ACS.
Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh and his wife Annette welcomed their first child, a son named Greyson Oscar Thornburgh, born at about 3 a.m. weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches. Doctors expect to discharge the mother Friday as Thornburgh plans to work from home for two weeks.
RUC and wreck continued from page 1 to Ransom Memorial Hospital. Cole died at St. Francis Medical Center Topeka from massive internal injuries after being extricated for over 30 minutes. Young, a junior at Anderson County High School, died in the county's 10th traffic fatality of the year as students grieve and counselors assist.
County commissioners discussed interim public works leadership with DeJulio citing personnel concerns. DeJulio awaited a Monday meeting with the panel for a final decision while Ron Miller resigned, citing a reorganizational need. Miller earned 51,984.60 annually. DeJulio earns 40,000. The panel has not set a timetable to hire a new administrator.
Library events continue at City Park gazebo with a three on three basketball tourney and free throw contest from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7. Ottawa Recreation Commission hosts. Architectural walking tour at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. June 7 led by Martha Hagedon Krass. Louis Copt art exhibit at OCAC gallery both days with a reception June 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. Picnic by ACT Ottawa at Davidson Dance Studio at 7:30 p.m. June 6 and 4:40 p.m. June 7 and 8. Men's softball at Orlis Cox complex June 7-8. The 1859 Dietrich Cabin open June 7-8.
County transfer station manager Jim Cain was authorized to seek a reduced rate for disposing construction and demolition debris at the landfill as bids for Ottawa Middle School demolition are invited. The Ottawa school board has bids for full demolition or only the south building with bid opening set for June 19. Cain cited a potential 100 tons of material depending on salvage by the contractor.
Linda Finch completed a 225 hour around the world flight in a Lockheed Electra 10 E traveling through 17 countries and five continents over 2 1/2 months. She inspired about 500 000 students and received wreaths from Earhart’s birthplace mayor and other well wishers. Finch said the journey kept Amelia Earhart’s memory alive and showed that dreams matter.
Tonight expect scattered thunderstorms and mostly cloudy skies with lows around 50s to 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Friday night will see lows in the 50s, Saturday and Sunday dry with highs 75 to 85 and overnight lows in the 50s. Monday remains dry with similar temperatures.
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