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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1997
Page
7
Baldwin Bulldogs edged Ottawa in the Baldwin Invitational first round as three late free throws decided the outcome. Forecast calls for rain Saturday with highs in the mid 50s and a 60 percent chance of precipitation as winds shift from south to northwest 10 to 20 mph.
In Topeka the 1997 Kansas Legislature opened amid focus on property tax relief. Gov Graves and Rep Kline pushed rival school tax cut plans while Speaker Shallenburger eyed a committee bill next week. Veteran Helgerson urged gradual relief as finances allow.
Bertha Coward's fifth grade class from Ottawa visited Snow Creek in Weston Missouri for their first skiing experience. Students learned safety basics then practiced on the slopes amid laughter and falls, with some considering giving up before a second attempt. About 280 students participate in Snow Creek field trips each year.
Jeg Hernandez, 40, entering his second bid for Ottawa City Commission, pushes for open meetings and public reporting on lawsuits. He criticizes the city’s personnel policy as First Amendment restricted and vows to disclose case progress within set deadlines. Hernandez grew up in Ottawa, holds a Pittsburg State BS in mechanical engineering, and works as a consultant for Bible and Associates.
The Herald State lists Franklin County spring elections with Ottawa exclusions. West Franklin and Wellsville school districts set Feb 25 primaries to narrow fields for Positions 4 5 and 6. Candidates for West Franklin include Kelvin W. Flory Wesley Jamison and Vera Mae Schultz for Position 4. Annette J. Parker and Daryl Malone for Position 5. Jonnie Kay Damman for Position 6.
The Ottawa Municipal Auditorium Authority voted to cease weekly bingo starting today. Attendance declined from about 120 to 38. Revenue funded the Lions Club, BPW, and Optimists. impacts to not for profit budgets and youth programs are likely. Eagles Club and VFW continue their own bingo sessions.
Thomas C. Hendrix, 76, was killed in a kitchen fire at Ottawa Retirement Village. Fire Chief Richard Towe said the blaze started in the kitchen and was contained to the apartment by 4:35 a.m. An autopsy will determine the cause. no others were injured.
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