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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1994
Page
6
Retailers may not sell single cigarettes starting December 18, ending penny pack sales in city liquor and convenience stores. Critics say such sales lure youths unable to buy full packs. City Council approved the ordinance with the Kansas City American Stop Smoking Intervention Study Community Committee calling it the first in the state.
Topeka attorney Mark Bennett Jr. argued in Shawnee County District Court that no basis exists to prosecute former state Insurance Commissioner Fletcher Bell on theft related to a bogus workers' compensation claim. He contended charges exceed the two year statute of limitations. Judge Fred S. Jackson did not rule on the motion to dismiss. A preliminary hearing is set for January 17.
Gov. Joan Finney announced $3.44 million in Kansas grants for economic development and tourist attractions. Five cities Hays Marysville McPherson Norwich Sabetha and three counties Barton Gray Marshall will share $3.1 million for community development, with required local matching funds. Hays receives $200,000 to upgrade Hays International Mailing Services Inc. and create 37 jobs.
In Wichita, a man identified as Dwain E Potter Jr bought 208 Christmas trees in Michigan for about 1700 dollars, then sold them in Wichita. After the check bounced, police seized about 100 trees and held a rapid giveaway, responding to dozens of calls within 20 minutes.
In Denville New Jersey 18 police officers will split a $27.9 million New Jersey Lottery jackpot. Chief Howard Shaw said each winner gets about $1.5 million plus roughly $70 000 annually for 20 years. The department held a Christmas party when the news arrived and one winning ticket was sold.
Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders was dismissed by President Clinton after urging that school children be allowed to laugh at masturbation. White House aide Leon Panetta said the views sparked clashes with the president and Elders resigned rather than be terminated.
Robin and Darrell Wadkins bought the 1890 Sheldon House at 718 S Cedar and will convert it into a bed and breakfast, aiming to open by February 1. The Turret Inn will use four second floor rooms with separate baths, each with a distinct theme, while the first and third floors serve as common areas and living quarters. The house, once a Sheldon residence and later a student dorm, contains diaries and photos from its early occupants. Continued on page 2.
The Ottawa school district will focus on a building issue at two upcoming school board meetings. The first session begins 7:30 p.m. Monday in the multi purpose room at Ottawa Middle School. Board members will discuss various aspects of the proposal and related concerns.
Franklin County Attorney Larry Wright urged a special county commission session to discuss a looming juvenile detention budget shortfall. With about 1470 dollars left to cover detention through the weekend, costs through year end could reach 8300 dollars if arrests stop and current inmates are not moved. Wright proposed funding from other programs or releasing detainees, which commissioners rejected. Efforts to establish a Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center may ease transport and custody costs, with a potential FY next year license.
A Kansas forecast identifies three growth regions for the 21st century, led by the east central axis of Johnson Shawnee Douglas and Riley Geary counties. The study, by KU and the Budget Division, projects 15 counties losing 30 percent or more by 2030, while Finney Kansas grows fastest, rising from 33,070 in 1990 to 93,500 by 2040.
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