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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1998
Page
8
Ottawa boys and girls both lost to Wamego on Thursday in a pair of road tests. Coaches called the outings valuable preparation for next week's sub state basketball action.
Outside observers report a cold and mostly cloudy Saturday with a high near 40. Flurries are possible, and readers can find more weather information on page 2.
Classifieds and sections listed with page numbers for daily sections Health Obituaries Sports Comics and reports. Includes page 4B 5B 2A 3A 1B 2B and reference to daily reports and opinions.
Local L A Art Witham resigns from the Franklin County Planning Commission effective immediately. He cites no reason but has opposed zoning changes in several townships. Interested applicants should send letters to planning director Don Slone for the vacancy. the successor serves six months then a three year term starting in September.
The Franklin County Veterans Memorial Committee sponsors a fundraising dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday March 14 at Ottawa VFW Post 5901 on North US 59. Proceeds fund a memorial wall naming Franklin County servicemen who died serving. The wall will be built on the courthouse grounds near Fourth and Main. Band Who Know performs, with refreshments and food available.
Kansas residents will have two public comment sessions on the I-35 corridor study. The sessions run 5 to 7 p.m. March 9 in Kansas City Missouri and March 10 in Wichita Kansas. The study covers the 1500 mile high priority route from Laredo to Duluth and involves six states.
The Kansas Senate approved 39 to 0 a resolution directing Attorney General Carla Stovall to pursue a lawsuit against Nebraska. The case centers on the 1943 interstate compact and the amount of water Kansas believes it is owed from the Republican River, a dispute headed to the U S Supreme Court.
In November Abuja entrepreneur Bawa Garba began marketing Abacha brand 21 inch television sets showing Gen Sani Abacha. Most sets go to government agencies but the public can buy the models for about 490 dollars, costing an average Nigerian about 22 months’ work.
Four candidates faced questions from Ottawa city commissioners as they bid to fill the vacancy left by Mayor Vicki Cummiskey. Raquel Fleer, Charles Gillette, Richard Jackson, and Louis Reed each outlined goals, time commitment, and plans to run in the next city election.
Gerald Chester becomes dean of continuing education and chief administrator at NCCC Ottawa. He will oversee outreach sites in northern counties and aims to implement procedures to support students, faculty, and staff while strengthening ties with Ottawa area businesses and civic groups. Chester, native of Poteau Oklahoma, holds degrees from Northeastern State College and Emporia State University, with progress toward a doctoral degree.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation confirms it is examining a large theft from Franklin County Attorney’s office. The missing money is described as well over 500 and under 5,000 dollars. Sheriff Rex Bowling notes reports from August, with KBI taking over in September amid an unknown time frame. An audit occurred in January, while former secretary Diana Joy Crane received probation after misdemeanor theft charges.
Two local men aged 19 and 30 were detained as suspects in an armed robbery at Ottawa Walken Truck Stop on 216 East 23rd around 4 a.m. A female employee, 30, was held at gunpoint but not injured. Suspects, faces shielded, fled, then were questioned between 8 and 8:30 a.m. at Whaley’s apartment. Witness identified one suspect.
Kevin Masters, 26, of Topeka, is Franklin County's second traffic fatality after being taken off life support at KU Medical Center. He suffered severe head injuries from the Feb. 16 crash on Stafford Road near Kentucky Road, when his pickup rolled after he was ejected. He was pronounced dead around 9 p.m. Thursday.
Kansas lawmakers debate funding for public schools and a tax cut. Senate President Dick Bond moves the education finance bill to Ways and Means to seek a compromise. Sen Janis Lee calls it a grave disappointment while Dave Kerr notes the need to pair funding with tax relief.
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