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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1998
Page
6
In Wednesday action Princeton and Ottawa defeated their opponents in the opening-round all star games. Pomona fell, as teams faced early elimination. Weather at the event cited a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms Friday with warm humidity and a high near 90 to 95, south wind 10 to 20 mph, with fuller forecasts on page 2.
Local residents or workers in Franklin County may apply at the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce office. The class limits 16 participants, with a $175 enrollment fee. Sessions begin Sept. 9 and run six one-day sessions focusing on time management leadership and team building with talks from local leaders. The program, active since 1985, highlights industry, volunteering, and civic programs.
West Franklin officials elected POMONA Brad Gilges as president and Ray DeJulio as vice president this week. The 1998-1999 budget was discussed with Superintendent Jim Cain proposing a general fund rise from 4.892 million to 5.09 million based on a 25-student enrollment gain. The plan includes teacher raises and new positions while lunch prices remain unchanged at 1.50 for elementary and 1.60 for middle/high. The district accepted Donna Swisher's resignation and approved hiring Steve Casteel, Bonnie Walz, Tiffany Shank, Shaun Walters, and Stan Lantis for various roles, including assistant football coaches.
Sam's Town casino shut down at midnight marking the first Missouri riverboat closure since 1992 legalization. Harrah's buys the boat but has no announced plans for the 31 acre complex. In Kansas City, Kansas, indictments allege Medicare fraud and bribes tied to Baptist Medical Center involving doctors and administrators and two hospital lawyers.
Chuck Shepherd reports disturbing cases of child sales in May and April. A Frederick man allegedly sold his year-old son for 100 dollars and a used car, while in Tucson a 14-year-old homeless girl said she was sold twice for 10,000 dollars to a California family and then 5,000 dollars to a Phoenix family. A Jacksonville Beach mother was charged after selling her 2-year-old daughter for 10 dollars and requesting a buyer background check.
The 133rd Franklin fair opens at 6 p m with the Midway Bien and games and commercial exhibits. Livestock setup continued Wednesday as 4-H events begin with poultry judging and cedar chips filling cages in the poultry barn. Al Keefer notes double-decker cages are not used. See FAIR page 3.
The U.S. Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay delaying Agent Larry Cockell and fellow agents from testifying before the Monica Lewinsky grand jury. The stay, sought by the Justice Department, pauses their appearance until the court reviews the administration’s appeal of two rulings ordering testimony. Linda Tripp meanwhile testified for a sixth day as the panel weighs whether to lift or deny the stay.
The Franklin County commission received a budget request from the Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter seeking increased funding in 1999. The shelter asked Franklin County for 26,032 dollars and Ottawa for 35,000 dollars, with overall costs rising to about 145,375 dollars as fees and contributions boost revenue. The shelter projected 2,886 animal intakes for the year, a 29 percent rise from 1997, with Ottawa contributing 838 animals or 37.5 percent of total and unincorporated areas accounting for 646. The city will review the shelter budget on Aug 1. Commissioners also appointed Harold Fuller to the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals for a three year term.
A fragmented report describes law enforcement reviewing agents and charges related to a rape case. Dale Carrier faced public concerns about timing while Steve Lunger arrived at the scene. At 7:49 a.m. Carrier guided authorities to a 46-year-old person in critical condition at KU Medical Center.
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