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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1997
Page
7
The Kansas Jayhawks end a skid with a tense win at Oklahoma as rain expected Wednesday. Periods of rain likely with a high in the mid 40s and east wind 10 to 20 mph creating damp conditions for the rest of the week.
Wellsville residents Sean Michael Hicks Diana L. Hicks and Wendy D. Hicks and Rantoul resident Wendy Hicks were arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property after a sheriff's raid at 4091 Riley Road Wellsville assisted by Ottawa police. Michael E. Hicks, already jailed Sunday for unlawful use of a weapon, was also connected. Stolen items including three cars weapons and car stereos were found. some property belonged to Franklin County residents and others to Kansas City area residents. Case under investigation with all four in jail awaiting court appearances.
President Clinton reportedly endorsed arranging overnight Lincoln Bedroom stays for top Democratic donors two years before a fundraising controversy. Officials cited a memo from Terence McAuliffe listing 10 major donors and ideas like White House lunches, coffees, or golf outings to motivate supporters.
TOPEKA Kan AP bills would create a ring member Council on Tourism and dedicate up to 5 million annually for four years to tourism. Legislation would study lake resort openings, hire a consultant for a large-scale tourism study at an estimated cost 60 000 to 70 000. House votes were 63 50 123 1 and 107 17.
A Senate committee began work on three bills tied to the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail controversy. Bill 278 would designate the Iola to Ottawa rail corridor a state park, potentially making Prairie Spirit the first linear state park. Tyson offered an amendment requiring written consent from adjoining property owners, dampening progress. Phase two Ottawa to Richmond construction slated to start this spring with prior funding, while phase three remains conceptual.
Ottawa commissioners held a study session on the Prairie Spirit Trail proposing a 15.3 mile Ottawa Richmond route with trailheads at Princeton and south Ottawa. Dennis Garrett of Ard Alvis-KDWP presented aerial maps while Kansas firm HNTB may handle design details.
CURB attorney Walker Hendrix asks the Kansas Corporation Commission to fine Western Resources over erroneous gas bills for about 3800 customers. Western says overcharges averaged 10 to 15 dollars, crediting next bills plus 10 percent, while CURB accuses slow, unequal correction. Overcharges stemmed from December readings 35 days apart with some January costs used.
Voter turnout was light at noon in Ottawa and Williamsburg as residents cast ballots to narrow the field for city commission seats. Local reporters noted limited participation across precincts in the midday update.
Polls opened across Ottawa and Wells as voters narrowed school board candidates. At Ottawa 2nd precinct Wesleyan Church saw 57 of 902 voters by noon, while 1st precinct had 22 of 365. Polls stay open to 7 pm. results to be printed in Wednesday Herald. Venita Norton reports 103 advance ballots cast and 66 received at the county clerk's office.
An Ottawa USD 290 attorney’s opinion argues that sparing the old Ottawa Middle School and its multi purpose room could jeopardize the 11.8 million bond plan for demolishing the building and constructing a new middle school. Bezek notes altering bond purposes may invite legal challenges to the entire issue. Alternatives to demolition are offered but demolition funds could not be redirected.
Ottawa Learning Center, four years old, has graduated 43 students. Counselor Jane Feuerborn said the program aims to finish high school and needs more room as classes run with up to 16 per session in a room at Neosho County Community College. Administrators seek private interview space and a facility for at least 20 students, with a waiting list and no student turned away.
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