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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1999
Page
7
Ottawa University's men trounced Avila Saturday to record their first win of the season in a tense overtime finish. The Braves dominated the game with strong defense and key baskets late, securing the victory on home court.
Mostly sunny and mild early Tuesday give way to a cooler afternoon with cloudy skies. Highs reach the upper 40s before dropping into the 30s, as a west wind shifts to the north at 15 to 25 mph. More weather details on page 2.
A concise listing outlines sections including Advice, Classifieds, Comics, Daily Report, Farm, Opinion, Obituaries, Sports, and miscellaneous notes. It notes short items and feature highlights across sections with non-specific content and informal headings.
Franklin County Health Department leads a four county health risk factors study funded by a Kansas Health Foundation grant. The survey of adults in Franklin Osage Anderson and Coffey counties begins in April by telephone using a CDC developed method.
The Ottawa Board of Education will convene at 7 p.m. at the board office at Fourth and Walnut. Agenda covers procedure for a January 28 hearing on the old Ottawa Middle School, personnel employment, and an executive session on personnel and negotiations.
Osage City area residents will vote Tuesday on a 6.5 million bond to fund a new high school and renovations. The project totals 7.32 million with about 820,000 from the district capital outlay fund. It includes a high school with auditorium and gym, middle school remodeling, and new labs and offices. State aid covers 34 percent of principal and interest. Local mill levy would rise about 18.5 mills, equating to roughly a 107 dollar increase per 100,000 home.
The county commission approved hiring Sheila Dale of Overbrook as county land use coordinator. Dale, Franklin County native and former Osage Health Department bookkeeper, begins duties today replacing Sandra Dickson who resigned in November to lead Franklin County planning and zoning.
Norma Dee Trendel, former Quenemo city clerk, died Friday at home after a cancer battle. She served two terms and resigned in early 1998 due to illness after about three years into her second term. Memorials may go to Midland Hospice. full obituary on page 2.
Graham W. Davis, 34, was indicted in Soldoma, Alaska, for killing his cousin Gregory M. Wilkison. The grand jury rejected Davis' claim that Wilkinson was already dying from a gunshot and that he finished him off.
Gov Bill Graves began his second term pledging children as the top priority for the 21st century. He promised governance with balance and fairness while reaffirming values. He urged strong leadership to unite and inspire, and took the oath of office with officials nearby.
Rep. Bill Feuerborn and Sen. Robert Tyson said the proposed inclusion of US-59 from Ottawa to Lawrence will be a major issue in the Kansas Legislature this year. The lawmakers spoke at a Peoples National Bank legislative coffee. Rep. Ralph Tanner could not attend due to a prior appointment. Tyson cited Gov. Graves's support for a tax neutral highway program that includes US-59 and aims to be neither too small nor overly burdensome.
Osage County man Billy Joe Hill, 52, surrendered peacefully Sunday after hiding in a northeast Kansas farmhouse outside Holton. His companion Rosan L. Robison, 44, Burlingame, had already turned herself in, with both linked to meth manufacturing and distribution warrants. Authorities, who had set a perimeter, spoke to Hill by phone and reported he appeared exhausted upon surrender.
The White House argued the impeachment charges do not meet high crimes and misdemeanors and should be dismissed. Clinton's lawyers won't seek pretrial dismissal but will proceed with opening presentations as Gore predicts Senate will refuse removal. The 13 page White House response denies perjury and obstruction claims and asserts the president’s behavior was improper but not removable.
U S Air Force jets attacked two Iraqi air defense installations near Mosul after radar illumination by Iraqi missiles. F-15Es fired AGM 130 air to surface missiles and an F 16 used an anti radar missile. Pilots returned safely to Turkey. The strikes followed Iraqi claims of sovereignty and a broader pattern in flights over no fly zones enforced by the United States and Britain.
Pepe the collie, missing since a car crash on I-35, was found Friday night by Debbie Savage and returned to Deanna Garren in Wichita. Neighbor Lecia Harbutz said the dog looked skinny but was healthy after a veterinary check.
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