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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2001
Page
10
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly coffee at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Gleason and Doty law offices, 427 S Main. The event will use the firm’s new offices and include Gleason Jr., Mark Doty, Joan Bokerman, and Carla Bienhoff.
Michael Scott Toumberlin 27 of Princeton arrested for disorderly conduct at 111 N Main. A 16-year-old Ottawa male charged with aggravated sexual battery. another 15-year-old Ottawa male charged with criminal damage to property. Carla Courtwright-Grimes 28 of 1003 S Elm arrested for driving without insurance. Janet M Degan 21 arrested for disorderly conduct and released to appear in court. Thefts include items from Ottawa Antique Mall and other locations with losses ranging up to 500 dollars. Vehicle crash on Virginia Road injures no one. two minor rear-end and turn collisions reported with damages over 500 dollars. Fire department investigates smoke emanating from floor drains linked to sewer line checks by city workers.
On the front page, Dunn testifies that Howard Johnson entered a living room with blood on the head and a wife who could not be awakened. Vivian Dunn, found in a back bedroom, appeared to have been assaulted and described being struck with a stick. Paramedics were called and officers responded as the hearing continued.
Defense argues lack of jurisdiction and insufficient evidence to proceed against John Robinson Sr. in Johnson County Missouri killer case. A 34 page motion questions linking Missouri deaths to Kansas charges, noting Stasi died before Kansas capital murder law. Judge Anderson will rule March 2 on trial eligibility and capital murder parameters.
Testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee in Topeka revealed bank and vendor deals with KU, K State, and Wichita State. Representatives demanded full disclosure of exclusive contracts and campus marketing, while advocates warned of rising student debt and data sharing. Intrust Bank and Commerce Bank described seven figure fees and alumni connections. students noted earnings from card sales. The panel will gather more information before approving the Regents budget.
Kansas city officials press to intervene in utility rate cases without KC C permission. The House Utilities Committee moved HB 2397 to empower cities to speak for residents, arguing a single consumer voice better reflects citizen interests amid utility disputes and budget limits.
FEC reports show Kansan lawmakers in Congress building a 1.5 million reserve for the 2002 races including U S House seats and a potential governor contest. Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts head the cash totals, while Moran Tiahrt Moore Ryan trails reflect diverse re election plans.
A House Appropriations panel delayed endorsing a 21.7 million dollar budget for Attorney General Carla Stovall as lawmakers clash over her use of a 75 million dollar Sunflower Foundation from a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas settlement. Critics say the foundation bypassed legislative control and questions remain on legality. Rep. Rocky Nichols and other lawmakers urge closer scrutiny amid revenue pressures and ongoing legal questions.
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