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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1997
Page
7
Ottawa High and Sumner Academy girls clash in a hard fought game that required an extra period. The Cyclone girls finally prevail in a thrilling finish, extending their season duel with Sumner.
Cooler and mostly cloudy conditions dominate with a 40 percent chance of rain in the morning. Temperatures reach 45 to 50 degrees as northeast winds from 5 to 15 mph shift through the day.
An Elliott Body Shop mechanic testifies he may have misread a truck renter’s camouflage clothing and weight, as prosecutors prep McVeigh trial witnesses. Separately in Topeka a Gulf War veterans bill advances, seeking state aid tracing veterans and children affected by Desert Storm, amid VA and Pentagon resistance. In Wichita a lawmaker pushes private partnerships to develop lodging and facilities at Kansas state parks to boost lakeside recreation.
Harris News Service reports opponents of House Bill 2324, seeking to freeze Prairie Spirit Rail Trail phase two from Ottawa to Richmond. Ottawa Mayor Gene Ramsey and Garnett Mayor Janice Hodgson defend the project as eagerly awaited. Supporters attended the House Tourism Committee hearing as lawmakers consider delaying construction to 1998 and keeping the trail out of the state park system until 2000. The 50 mile planned route would span Ottawa to Tola, with $2 million funded of a $3.2 million cost, largely from federal and local sources.
Fire investigators probe cause of a下午 blaze that destroyed an older two story farmhouse owned by Phillip Barton in Centropolis Township near Georgia Terrace 4104. Debra Murrow rented the home and lost most possessions. No injuries reported. two cats believed dead but later sighted alive. Fire department notes strong winds and rapid spread. prior weekend saw two more rural fires. Residents warned of fines for burning without a permit.
In Ottawa candidates and residents debate the fate of the old middle school at Fifth and Main. The board, per Superintendent Ludwick, says it has no plan to sell the buildings or property. Some fear preserving the north building could jeopardize a bond issue while others urge careful study and legal advice before action.
City commissioners will meet at 9 30 a m to discuss raising taxi insurance above the current 100 000 350 000 50 000 requirements amid Ottawa Taxi owner Ruth Jacobs warning of yearly 1 600 cost. They will also consider designating the Ottawa Herald or Ottawa Times as official paper, a 35 000 public works tractor mower purchase, KOFO Radio parking during Home and Garden Show, S and K Car Stereo July 27 Forest Park event, and Franklin County Flyers landing runway use. City leaders were in Topeka opposing a Prairie Spirit Trail moratorium.
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