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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1997
Page
6
The Braves defeated the No. 21 Ottawa University squad, a sharp win after a tough season, at Wilson Field House. A weather note mentions morning flurries and brisk conditions with a high in the upper 30s and northwest wind 15 to 25 mph and gusts.
A young mother Brandy Martin, 20, was shot and killed Saturday night in Wichita while sitting on a living room couch with her 1-year-old child in her arms. Police say a rifle fired from the street struck her in the back in what is described as a gang related drive by. other weekend shootings are under review for retaliation. EL DORADO inmates Braillists work at the prison translating texts into braille earning up to $1.05 daily. Jack Deal, incarcerated since 1977, pursues certification after nine months in the program. he cites reading as his escape and a desire to provide reading refuge for blind children.
Pratt police shot and killed Craig Huff, 34, of Tuka, after he allegedly pointed a rifle at officers Saturday evening in downtown Pratt. He died at Pratt Regional Medical Center. Officers were warned to drop the rifle. they fired after Huff pointed it. The officers are on administrative leave pending investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Kansas City mayor Emanuel Cleaver announced at Sunday service that he will remain in office rather than pursue a potential administration post with the Clinton Administration. The move ends days of speculation as successors lined up after his Washington ambitions were publicized in a Saturday interview with The Kansas City Star.
Three-year state park moratorium and one-year halt on rail-trail construction from Richmond to Ottawa were proposed by Senator Tyson in two bills. At a legislative coffee, Tyson, Rep. Tanner and Rep. Feuerborn faced residents including Ottawa officials who urged protecting the trail and property rights. Tyson argued economic development must not trample landowner rights, insisting a fair approach.
More than sixty people attended an open house Saturday at the Municipal Auditorium to review Phase 2 plans for the Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail from Richmond to Ottawa. Displays showed second phase layouts, facilities sketches, picnic and rest areas, and the Marais des Cygnes river bridge. HNTB presented at 11 am and 1 pm with Q and A sessions joined by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Some opponents voiced concerns about the project.
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce asks if downtown meters should be reintroduced amid a survey of about 200 Main Street businesses. Many say meters aren’t the fix, citing years of past meters and current all day all free lots behind stores.
The Hill Burton Act helps low income residents access health services in Ottawa through free or reduced cost care. RMH projects about $240,000 in medical services under Hill Burton through 1997, with eligibility based on income and lack of other coverage. A government booklet explains program details and how to qualify.
POPEKA, Kan. AP The fourth week of the 1997 legislative session could feature Gov. Bill Graves tax plan with a House floor debate and Senate hearings by midweek. His proposal would cut property taxes to 29 mills this year and 25 mills next year, while a rival 35-mill levy elimination for single family homes failed in the House. House Republicans and Democrats clashed over tactics as leadership eyed the biggest property tax relief possible, with Senate committees preparing hearings but keeping Graves’ plan in committee until the House acts. Senate leaders emphasized patience and fairness, promising action if the House stalls.
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