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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1998
Page
8
Fresh from Topeka high school C B McGrath began at the University of Kansas as a walk-on and has emerged as a vital part of Roy Williams system. His progress reflects the coach’s trust and McGrath's steady development within KU basketball.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies on Saturday with a sharp chill, predicting a high around 20 to 25 degrees. Readers are directed to Page 2 for more weather details and to Page 4B for classifieds and other sections.
The public can hear from Sen Robert Tyson Rep Bill Feuerborn and Rep Ralph Tanner at 10 a.m. Saturday at Peoples National Bank and Trust in Ottawa as they discuss upcoming legislative issues and take questions. sponsored by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Franklin County Farm Bureau Association with refreshments by the AAUW and moderated by Bill Henningsen.
The Ottawa Library will offer Toddler Time for eight weeks starting February 5 at 9 30 a.m. The free program for adults with children 21 months to 3 years includes a reading story an art activity and a group activity lasting about 30 minutes. For registration or information call 242 3080.
Kansas Department of Transportation announced Hamm Companies of Perry won two Osage County highway bids totaling about 3.6 million for US-75 resurfacing from south of K-278 to Lyndon and 331,500 for asphalt overlay on K-31 from Melvern to I-35 and K-278 from Melvern area to US-75.
Gov. Bill Graves signaled a 3 million state contribution toward the 6 million Robert J. Dole Institute for Public Service and Public Policy at the University of Kansas. The donation would cover half the cost as Dole tours the state and attends a chamber luncheon in Overland Park.
Emma Webster, 15, said she is pregnant by Sean Stewart, 11, in England. In Whitney, Texas, two men aged 27 and 41 crashed in a head on pickup game of chicken. the unbelted 41 year old died.
Fifth grade students from Wellsville Grade School regularly visit Wellsville Manor in ELLSVILLE to assist with bingo, read to residents, paint nails, play games, and create gifts. Teacher Annette Hays plans to keep the program alive after retirement, noting the mutual joy and care shared between students and residents.
A Cole County Circuit judge halted Missouri Gaming Commission action against 10 gambling boats in moats, delaying hearings for 10 days. Maryland Heights casino interests argued lack of authority to strip boats of games including slots, while state constitution restricts non riverboats from offering such games. The case involves six casino firms with multiple boats in Maryland Heights and Kansas City area.
In Topeka legislators debate highway funding with elections looming. Leaders warn a new plan is unlikely this session though some push for user fees and targeted taxes. Gov Graves touts the last program as vital to economy and safety, backed by bonds and higher fuels and registration fees.
Blaine Finch, a Ottawa University senior, will serve as a legislative intern for Rep. Ralph Tanner, joining the Kansas district’s elected official in a first. Finch will research bills and handle constituent services while observing state government from the House Education and State and Federal Affairs committees.
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