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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1995
Page
6
Local officials blamed a drenching storm for a citywide blackout that began around 3 25 a m after losing connection with Kansas City Power and Light. Lightning and tree damage caused brief outages. one area remained without power as re metering began. The Wal Mart Grand Opening went ahead despite the blackout thanks to redundant power.
State Senator Bob Dole nears his 72nd birthday amid strong health and energy while facing questions about age for a White House bid. Supporters highlight his vigor as Senate majority leader, with Lamar Alexander suggesting generation gaps could affect a Clinton challenge. If elected he would be 73 at inauguration, potentially the oldest president.
An Emporia jury deadlocked in the disorderly conduct case of Jonathan Phelps, son of anti gay activist Fred Phelps Sr. Five of six jurors favored conviction while one abstained. Shawnee County DA Joan Hamilton said she will pursue a new trial. Trials moved from Shawnee County to Emporia for impartiality. A second trial for Karl Hockenbarger on assault unlawful restraint and battery charges followed.
In Ottawa and Franklin County a May 17 hail storm left softball sized hail damaging homes cars and trailers. John and Donna Blythe had a new roof and gutters installed after the storm while area roofing firms report heavy bookings. Insurance damage data are being collected with a June estimate of millions. claims pile up as repairs stretch into next year.
An early morning fire at Garnett Elementary Center caused significant damage, blamed on a propane heater used by a roofing contractor. Most of the $150,000 loss came from water and smoke. no injuries were reported. Repairs to classrooms proceed, gym work delayed. insurer covers per contractor.
Franklin County commissioners said they will boost the 1996 budget for the Humane Society from 3,000 to 8,000 while Ottawa city increases its 1996 animal shelter support to 21,000 and considers an extra 4,000 to reach 25,000. The county plans 12,000 annually for three years to raise a 516,000 grant admin role and matching funds for the Old Depot Museum project, with city approval sought for the same three-year total. Mayor Matt Matthews backs the spending.
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Friends of Rail-Trail plan an eight-hour 50 mile bicycle tour from Ottawa to Iola beginning 8 a.m. Sunday at the Franklin County Annex to build support and funds for the rail trail. Dan Fogle notes cycling remains enjoyable while the KS wildlife and parks department has ISTEA funding covering most of phase two pending county backing amidst mixed commissioner positions.
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