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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 2003
Page
8
The Ottawa Library invites mothers and daughters in fourth grade and up to a 6:30 to 8 PM chocolate evening on Tuesday featuring recipes tastings and chocolate books. Registration opens for a February reading group. Call Cheryl at 242-3080 for details.
William Ira Allen TT 53 of Walnut arrested on a failure to appear warrant and held on 1000 dollar bond. Brian Len Porter 25 of Pomona arrested on battery criminal damage to property and obstructing legal process. bond set after judge hearing. James Powers 29 of 5 W Canterbury released on 1000 dollar bond on Douglas County warrant. Wallet theft reported. car crash near Wilson and Main Street with over 500 dollars damage. Fire calls and multiple medical emergencies logged.
A Newton man Damien Lewis, 22, faces capital murder charges for the July 10 break‑in that left George Wallace and Wyona Chandler, both 71, dead at their Lawrence home. Prosecutors filed a motion to set a separate sentencing hearing if convicted, with trial set for Oct 27 likely lasting three to four weeks.
AP reports cutbacks at the state Extension Service will reduce 4 H youth exhibits at the Kansas State Fair from about 11 000 to roughly 9 100. It may lower youth attendance as each exhibitor brings others. Savings range 5 000 to 8 000, with fewer staff hours and space.
Franklin County Board of Commissioners completed canvassing of the USD 290 bond issue special election. A total of 1,996 no votes were cast against 1,163 yes votes.
Kansas legislators swiftly pass a bill creating a separate state foundation to hold sale assets from Health Midwest. The measure aims to guarantee Kansas a share of about 105 to 175 million dollars, with Missouri offering 70 million to charities. Governor Sebelius expected to sign amid debate over timing and control.
Speaker Lerman says civility is accountability and kindness, not etiquette. He thanks Kansans for a life here, praising the people over scenery, and plans talks at chamber meetings about treating others as you wish to be treated. He notes insults harm in the long term.
Governor Sebelius says she has no plan for consolidation and is open to discussion. Water Authority Chairman Lamb flags potential consideration later, noting cooperation and coordination are key while multiple agencies currently handle water issues. Agricultural groups oppose consolidation seeking checks and balances.
Tim Shallenburger, former Kansas speaker and state treasurer, returns to Baxter Springs after losing to Kathleen Sebelius. He begins work as a commercial loan officer at American Bank, selling his Topeka home and planning a quiet private life. He says he may help state leaders but does not seek a political comeback.
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