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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1998
Page
7
Ottawa University freshman Brooke Davidson earns multiple honors for pitching prowess as she stars on the mound. The feature highlights her awards and rising profile in the softball program.
Much warmer Friday with partly cloudy skies and a high in the upper 60s. Wind turning south around 10 mph. For more weather information, see page 2.
Franklin County commissioners will not accept Charles Gillette's resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Gillette offered to resign to avoid potential conflicts after his recent appointment to replace Vicki Cummiskey as Ottawa city commissioner. They cited his expertise in planning and zoning and said abstention or non participation could occur if a city-related issue arises. The zoning appeals board handles variances and policy interpretation challenges. county commissioners cannot overturn its rulings, only court challenges can modify decisions.
The Franklin County Commission appoints Don Stottlemire of Cutler Township to replace Art Witham on the county planning commission. Witham resigned in February. Stottlemire will serve the remaining six months of Witham’s term and may seek a three year reappointment. Two other planners’ terms expire September 30, and they are ineligible for reappointment under a two-term limit. Ken Davidson and George Alexander plan to leave in September. Sacred Heart Church and School host a Casino Night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday April 18 at the school, with raffle items and silent auctions to benefit the building fund and school. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. call (785) 242-2174 for advance purchases.
Johnson County District Attorney Paul Morrison says he will pursue jail terms for some of the 14 charged in the out-of-control beer party at a luxury home that caused about 70000 in damage. The group aged 16 to 22 faces burglary and criminal damage charges, with two also charged for furnishing alcohol to minors, and restitution is expected from all.
In August the FDA warned against The Stimulator, an electrical cattle prod type device sold by at least six companies for self use as relief for headaches, back pain, arthritis, stress, menstrual cramps, earaches, sinus issues, nosebleeds and flu. The agency called it essentially an electric gas barbecue grill igniter with finger grips.
Rep Jim Ryun R Kansas spoke at the Ottawa Rotary Club praising the budget balance but urging a routine balanced budget. He warned about 1.7 trillion in Clinton proposals with 85 new programs, 39 entitlements, a rising national debt near 5.5 trillion, and urged restraint while supporting family childcare tax credits.
In Topeka lawmakers struggle to finish the 1999 budget amid a clash over abortion policy. House negotiators tied appropriations to a children's health bill, while the Senate rejected the linkage. Abortion restrictions and late term proposals complicate a rush to adjourn before Easter. The dispute risks delaying the budget and extending the session after Friday.
President Clinton and lawmakers say they will push legislation to force tobacco companies to pay billions for practices that encouraged teens to smoke. Sen. John McCain said Congress will act with or without industry cooperation, and House Chair Tom Bliley echoed action despite the industry’s stance. RJR Nabisco’s Steven Goldstone announced an end to brokered settlements as other firms followed.
The 116 mile Flint Hills Nature Rail Trail from Osawatomie to Herington, long planned since the 1880s Missouri Pacific corridor, moves toward completion. The Rails to Trails Conservancy handed the line to the Kansas Horse Foundation in 1996, with Engeman stating progress remains on schedule and portions already open.
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