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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1999
Page
7
The Kansas House, 125 members, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to honor military veterans marking a first in 138 years. Rep. David Huff led, inviting veterans to the front as about two dozen joined amid loud applause, part of new rules adopted on Wednesday.
In Topeka a bill would grant a sales tax break on maintenance for old wells, the main source of Kansas crude. Supporters say the measure could avert shutdowns, protect jobs, and stabilize an industry hit by low prices and high costs.
The Kansas House passed a disaster relief bill authorizing 2.8 million dollars from the general fund to the Adjutant General's Department. The measure aims to qualify for 25.2 million dollars in federal aid and would fund flood relief in 10 counties and tornado damage repair in Douglas Johnson Leavenworth Seward and Wyandotte counties.
In Topeka the Kansas House adopted new rules for 1999 and 2000 banning communal snack jars and unattended food at desks. Members may still eat at desks but must be near food, prompting Rep. Ted Powers to quip about his snack habit and the underground commissary.
In November South African inventor Chart Fourie unveiled a $1,000 flame thrower for cars to deter carjackers. A liquefied gas canister in the trunk feeds tubes under the doors, ignited to spray a seven foot flame. Legal status varies by country.
Franklin County information technology director Kevin Jones defended the three phase fiber optic project linking the courthouse annex and other offices. The plan includes Ransom Memorial Hospital and home health, with Lucent Technologies building and guaranteeing the network for 15 years. Phase two adds eight locations at a cost slightly over 186000, after phase one cost 238000.
A 21 year old Quenemo man is suspected of smearing dog feces across the carpet in the Franklin County attorney's front room at about 2 15 p m. A staffer saw him scrap his shoes on the carpet before leaving. The incident is being treated as criminal damage to property with possible charges pending. Maintenance crews cleaned the mess and a large dog pile, perhaps from a Great Dane, was noted but the dog is not identified.
Ottawa resident and former Navy senior chief petty officer Attebery filed for the city commission. He joins Barb Nelson seeking seats as four are up. He criticizes the current era as too insider driven, urges evening meetings, and supports rock street paving and keeping public meetings on TV.
Herald staff report describes a downtown redevelopment committee lobbying Tuesday for a Main Street program. Members cite addressing truck traffic south side retail competition and quality of life as key benefits and note Cessna Aircraft chose Independence partly for its Main Street status.
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