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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1996
Page
6
OHS football and cross country teams contend for league titles while a Cyclone tennis player makes school history at the Class 4A state tennis meet. Page 7.
The forecast calls for breezy and cool conditions with mostly sunny skies on Friday. Highs around 60 degrees are expected as northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph continue.
At the Ottawa County Club the Ottawa Franklin County Economic Development Inc held its 51st annual meeting. Officers for 1997 named were Earl Devore as president Mike Skidmore as vice president and Lou Atherton as secretary treasurer. New board members include Dale Dieterich Keith Gaeddert with ongoing terms for Gregg Colbern Jim Grogran Lonnie King and John Peimann. A school bond forum was announced for Thursday Oct 24 at City Hall moderated by Bill Henningsen with a panel Pauline Ludwick Sam Sheldon and Cal Lantis handling questions.
At least 78 people died and 127 injured in a stadium crush during a World Cup qualifier in Guatemala City. President Alvaro Arzu declared three days of national mourning after postponing the Guatemala versus Costa Rica match at Mateo Flores National Stadium.
President Clinton and Bob Dole campaigned in Southern California after a 90 minute debate that set the tone for the home stretch. Dole sought ground in the pivotal state while Clinton aimed to hold it. Polls favored Clinton on the televised town hall style showdown as both raced for California’s 54 electoral votes.
James Mills of Ottawa received a heart transplant at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City on October 2. He credits the operation with restoring his health and hope for his family, and urges organ donation to save others. Mills, 38, grew up in Wellsville and worked as a forklift driver before his illness.
Ottawa City Commission Franklin County and Ottawa school representatives urge Kansas courts to reform juvenile crime handling. Mayor Ramsey pushes stronger curfew enforcement with penalties from 100 to 500 dollars per violation. County Attorney Wright says first offenses are not prosecuted, but repeat cases lead to child in need of care actions as reform remains uncertain.
Natalie Cook, 14, and her quarter horse Nick nicknamed Zippos Holiday, topped Wyandotte County eight show series in the 13 and under division. They earned a silver trimmed western saddle after points from showmanship western horsemanship and western pleasure. Cook earned only one third and one sixth while securing multiple firsts and seconds across the season. The pair trained and cared for Nick at a friend's barn, balancing shows and farm duties. See HORSE page 3.
Kansas based Ottawa area project by Ansas Power and Light replaces about 1100 feet of obsolete cast iron pipe with new plastic lines. Fred Troupe, KPL distribution superintendent, says repairs to street surfaces across roughly seven sites will take seven more days with good weather.
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