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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 2003
Page
8
The Franklin County Cancer Foundation invites the public to a chicken and noodle dinner Saturday from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Eagles on East 15th. Adult dinners are six dollars, children ten and under three dollars, with sides and a drink. Attendees may win a 50 pound bundle of beef.
The Daily Report lists admissions and dismissals in Ottawa. It records bookings at the Franklin County Jail for Patrick Scanlan on a worthless check summons and Daniel Hernandez on a battery summons, plus arrests for domestic battery and other police incidents. It notes theft, vandalism, and vehicle accidents, along with ambulance calls and a road closure on Rock Creek Road for water line repairs.
James C. Strader, 27, returned from Utah after DNA tests showed he did not kill Ali Kemp, 19, at a Leawood pool last June. He faces kidnapping and rape charges in Kansas and Missouri, with a court appearance set in Johnson County. Strader was taken into custody after a stop in Richfield, Utah.
The Herald reports Williamsburg High School and Anderson County High School will compete at the state championships Saturday. Williamsburg debuts at state level with seniors Scott Driver Jack Kettler Joanna Rubick and juniors Zach Proctor Kyle Kost. Anderson County fields freshmen Zac Robinson juniors Caleb Coltrane and seniors Matt Uhler Eric Bunnel.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and lawmakers eyed the 2004 budget after a near balance for fiscal 2003. The House passed a compromise bill cutting 86 million in spending, withholding 95 million for highways, and 48 million for local aid, signaling deep pain for next year.
The Kansas Senate considers a proposed redistricting commission to send map plans to a nonlegislative panel. If maps fail, a second and third are drawn before legislators may act. Critics warn of closed membership while supporters see broad review and public input. Senate Resolution 1607 awaits a vote.
A new aid package assists Kansas producers facing drought losses with up to 90 dollars per acre for corn and cotton, up to 60 for soybeans, and up to 40 for wheat. The bill also adds 350 million for livestock programs and waives CRP rental cuts for land used in emergency grazing. Officials say the funds will reach growers quickly as they prepare for spring planting.
Ottawa High School FFA dominates the state meat judging event with top A and B team scores. Individual leaders include Ottawa’s Michael Novick and Shawn Turner, Williamsburg’s Zach Procter, and Aaron Douglas of Ottawa with strong finishes. State contest set for April 27.
Ottawa dominates the event with top scorers Michael Novick and Shawn Turner leading the individual standings. Louisburg, Lawrence, Williamsburg, and Anderson County appear among top teams with strong showings in the team results.
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