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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1997
Page
8
Ottawa Recreation Commission Director Wayne Burns reports steady use of the Forrest Park ice rink with five to ten to 15–20 people at times. He notes the rink improved with a deeper center and forecasts of warm next week may end the season, hoping it becomes a regular winter feature.
The House ethics special counsel and Gingrich's attorney tentatively propose a 300000 financial penalty plus a reprimand by colleagues. The plan follows a yearlong probe marked by partisan clashes as a private meeting preceded public hearings. Justice Department attention is noted if requested.
Michigan man Tom Hanson, 26, of Royal Oak invented Saccasi a hand sack game inspired by boredom in Spain. He partnered with Harshaw Research of Ottawa to patent and market the leather top, recycled plastic filled prototype. Hanson says players can make and follow their own rules, focusing on fun rather than formal play.
An elderly Ottawa couple faces an animal cruelty probe in Douglas and Franklin counties after authorities found 30 to 35 dead cows and about 250 in the herd on properties near Princeton and Ottawa. Rex Bowling and Undersheriff Craig Davis described ongoing health, sanitation, and welfare actions, with no charges filed yet.
Ottawa Board of Education president Marcia Mitchell announces bid for re election this spring. Appointed five years ago she won a four year term and now seeks another term to guide students through the Ottawa Middle School project and ongoing planning at the DCIOOL. She emphasizes strong local support for kids and continued involvement in district planning.
Franklin County planners seek countywide manufactured home guidelines. The planning commission approved a motion to extend existing rules from six to ten townships, with a 6-0 vote and three absentees. Some members urged immediate countywide zoning, but commissioners have not acted. Type 1 and Type 2 homes would be allowed countywide if criteria are met.
Area districts receive Kansas Board of Education report cards under the Quality Performance Accreditation program. Ottawa High School Principal Garrity notes the cards gauge academic progress and identify needed improvements across areas.
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