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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1997
Page
6
George Seifert, a top NFL coach, departs the San Francisco 49ers after eight seasons. The article notes his successful tenure and hints at page seven coverage, while local weather mentions a sunny, mild Friday with a high near 20 and a west wind of 5 to 15 mph.
Two blasts rocked a building housing an abortion clinic in Atlanta an hour apart injuring six people including a federal agent. Police say the clinic likely targeted by an explosive device. The first blast occurred at 9 30 a.m. at Northside Family Planning Services on the ground floor of a five story building. The second blast from a trash container also wounded people while police investigated the incident.
President Clinton will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bob Dole at a ceremony tied to unveiling a World War II monument design. The decision reflects a post election pledge to seek a spirit of reconciliation and follows polls indicating Americans want civility in Washington. Dole is expected to attend.
Frigid conditions grip the Upper Midwest with 70 below wind chills, closing schools in Minnesota under Gov. Arne Carlson. Winds reach 30 mph, snow lingers, and six deaths are reported as residents endure extreme cold and travel hazards. A sled dog marathon continues despite the cold. a couple trapped five days in a snowbound home are rescued after son Paul Haug tunnels through with his aid.
Emily Mathis of the B. Martin Peck Animal Shelter offers practical cold weather advice for dogs and cats. Key points include south-facing dog houses with wind blocks, dry insulated housing, straw bedding, regular brushing, extra outdoor calories, warm water for meals, and updated rabies and city license tags to aid return. The shelter houses about 40 dogs and 20 cats and collaborates with Ottawa city.
In Pooreka Kansas the House Taxation Committee backed a bill to eliminate the 35 mill school property tax on residential property this year. The plan mirrors Gov Graves proposal to cut statewide mills from 35 to 29 this year and to 25 in 1998, while preserving the tax on commercial property.
Kathleen Sebelius the state insurance commissioner works to help Kansans make smart insurance decisions and to make her department user friendly. Her department provides advice and fights for policyholders while publishing insurance facts for research. Sebelius, in her third year, spoke to Ottawa Rotary Club about reforms and accessibility.
Ottawa officials met with a preservation group and the school district to study rehabilitating the north building of Ottawa Middle School as a senior living center. The proposal envisions 18 to 27 apartments while keeping gym space for community use, with possible grants and a 90 day demolition delay under consideration.
Herald Staff Writer reports that Ketchum filed Monday for a board member position on the Ottawa Board of Education. Appointed in May to fill Terry Jiennings's vacancy, he emphasizes focus, planning, and continued service to the district, outlining 1997 goals including Ottawa Middle School planning and college admissions readiness.
19 year old Ottawa University student Blaine Finch filed as a candidate for the Ottawa City Commission. Finch, an OU junior and Ottawa native, backs new ideas and a focus on downtown business support and lowering property taxes while maintaining city operations. He majors in political science and history, works as a substitute teacher, and has volunteer GOP and student senate experience.
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