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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1995
Page
6
Kansas City school board relieved Walter Marks of his duties after reviewing an internal audit finding more than 11000 in questionable travel expenses. The report cites numerous meals and hotel charges and notes tardiness in repaying advances, including a 5400 unpaid advance.
The House Transportation Committee tabled a bill requiring Kansas Highway Patrol cars to be blue and gray with top rotating lights after Rep. Eugene Shore cited a Topeka case where a woman was raped by a false officer stop. Col. Lonnie McCollum noted similar incidents but warned other remedies exist.
Fred Hepler executive director of the Fort Riley Task Force told the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee the fort sits on the bubble for 1995 base closings. He noted U S Sen Bob Dole appointed two members of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission and that Dole’s Senate leadership helps. He said Clinton and Congress must approve the closure list but cannot alter it.
Leg legislators and farm groups move to reorganize the Kansas Department of Agriculture after the 10th Circuit upheld a ruling that the old Board of Agriculture was unconstitutionally elected. Senate hearings began as Sen. David Corbin signals readiness to act this year following a 1993 district court ruling.
Ste Clark of Pf Pete's Country presented state liquor-by-the-drink laws and samples from other counties as Franklin County commissioners pitched compromises for a liquor plan. Chair Savage said fees drop to 250 dollars and nude dancing rules will be separate. Clark urged 2 a.m. closing or on-site consumption until 2 a.m. but commissioners kept current hours. He claimed he earns little while the state tax funds flow. Continued on page 2.
At Ottawa City Commission night two residents raised safety and crime concerns. Russ Daniels asked about bird control near his home and admitted using a BB gun despite city bans. Greg Hernandez, a mayoral candidate, urged funding for more police and better training.
Roots and family history shape Bill Redd Thedford s work on display at the Arts Center 105 E 5th in February for Black History Month. The former musician turned painter explains three styles daubing bold color and a ribbon line style. A 2 p.m reception is set for Wednesday and he will address Ottawa students that day.
Baker University pays 1 million dollars to buy a derelict 130 year old Methodist chapel in Proxton England and move it to its campus in Baldwin City Kansas. The chapel closed in 1989 as attendance dwindled and will be reused as a place of worship reflecting Wesleyan heritage.
Franklin County Sheriff Rex Bowling announced a public auction of 28 properties seized for unpaid taxes. The sale begins at 10 a.m. March 7 at the front door of the Franklin County Courthouse in Ottawa. Owners may redeem properties by paying liens to date of sale. this is the first tax auction since September 8, 1993, and the third in ten years. Franklin County Attorney Larry Wright is organizing the next sale with no date yet set.
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