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3 Council Grove Refuel Wednesday Forecast High 55-60 Low 35-40 Published Daily Except Saturday and Sunday Council Grove, Kansas (Birthplace of the Santa Fe Trail) Volume 126 Number 18 Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Barbara And Bill Bowman Will Expand Business Council Hears Sewer Project Options, To Interview For First Ward Position Mrs. Clinton Blames Sex Scandal On "Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy" had ordered that her access be restricted. The Times report quoted a former White House official and an associate of Ms. Lewinsky on the matter. The meeting occurred two weeks after Ms.

Lewinsky was served a subpoena ordering her to provide information in the Jones case, one of the sources told the newspaper. streets, because the line is under Union Street through this area. Complicating the decision is the new condition of Union Street between East Main and Market streets, which was improved when the new Main Street bridge was constructed. To replace the main in this block, a trench would have to be dug down the middle of the street; and if the pipe bursting method is used, no trench would be necessary, but the was S78.5U (SI 12,250, less $33,500 trade-in of old sweeper). Interest rate on the leasepurchase is 5.5, with the city having the option to pay off the amount early.

Heidi Tabb and Everett Mitchell, from the Big Lakes organization that wrote the city's successful grant application for funds for a new fire station, were at Monday night's meeting to present paperwork for signatures. The Council authorized the mayor and Bob Manley, city administrator, ceremony on child care. "I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky." Clinton also said '1 never told anybody to lie." Administration officials said the Secret Service had investigated rumors that an agent had caught Clinton and Ms.

Lewinsky together and was unable to verify the reports. Senior officials with the agency told The Associated Press they had doubts about the information, but said there could be such a witness without their knowledge. Clinton issued his denial on the eve of his State of the Union address to Congress. The New York Times reported today that Ms. Lewinsky met privately with Clinton in the White House late last month, even though administration officials previously Legislative Roundup-Pay Tribute To Dead Colleague; NASCAR Bill Is Advanced Albright To Europe WASHINGTON (AP)--Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will go to Europe to confer with the British French and Russian foreign ministers as military planners seek to put enough firepower in the Persian Gulf to mount a possible major air attack against Iraq.

Albright may go on to the Persian Gulf to confer with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia and other countries. amendment "muddies the waters far too much and is inappropriate." The bill moved to the Taxation Committee, which could take it up as soon as Feb. 2. If endorsed by that committee, the proposal would move to the House for debate. "I am confident that there will be a car track in Wyandotte County in a couple years," said Taxation Chairman Phill Kline, R-Shawnce.

The bill is a necessary part of a deal forged between International Speedway and the Kansas City-Wyandotte County unified government. The corporation wants to (Continued on Page 2) Americus Honors Twenty students are on the A Honor Roll for the second nine weeks at Americus Elemeitary School, it has been announced by Keith Entress, principal. They are: Eighth Grade Chelsy Bryan, Jcrrod Commerford, Ashley Grims-ley, Lacey Krause, Danielle Plel-chcr, Kari Robidou, Amy VanGundy and Patrick Watt. Seventh Grade Ben Grothcr, Mark Meenen and Nancy Rice Sixth Grade Suzanna Anderson. Tanner Bowen, Ashley Johnson, Alan Minor, Travis Richard, Kristy Robidou, Sara Schwatken, Ryan Swint and Johnny Waechter Students on the Honor Roll are: Heather Allis, Andrea Cahoone, Ben Collins, Dustin Fields, Jason Hae-gert, Lacey Kerbs, Summer Lewal-len, Brenda Myers, Kelly Pierce, Chauncy Rumsey, Travis Shafer, Delancy Tholen, Krystle Tosh, Izzie Wendlcr and David Young, eighth grade; Katrina Brakeman, Connie Con-lin, Brandon Fields, Samantha Gro-iher, Megan Grimsley, Kelly Hudson, Katie Morfitt, Kim Olson, Randy Redelfs, Priscilla Rhine, Shcena Shanks and Katie Simmons, seventh grade; and Stephen Beemer, Ron Disney, Derek Douglas, Allison Emley, Misty Fechter, Heather Gicksen, Matt Glass, Matthew Kel-lison, Sarah Lewis, Sarah Lockyear, Nikki McDaniel, Mark Morgan, Lindsey Rumsey and Sierra Torrens, sixth grade.

Warm! Barbara and Bill Bowman have purchased the Ingmire building at 124 Wesi Main Street und will expand their business, Bowman Interiors. Ingmire Plumbing, Heating Appliance announced today it will liquidate its entire stock in the next few weeks. New owners of the building are to have possession by April 1. Bowman Interiors, which has been in need of more space for its business, currently located at 212 West Main, will expand its present lines, which include upholstery, draperies, window treatments, lace line, wallcovering, gift and accessory lines, and furniture refinishing. The Bowmans returned Monday from Kansas City market, and they will make another such visit prior to their move to purchase new and additional stock.

CCKiwanians Hear About Stover Candies The story of Russell Stover Candies, Inc. and the Customer Service Center it opened here last fall was told again Monday night, this time for the Council Grove Kiwanis Club. Lucretia Sullivan, customer service manager for the local Center, the only one the well-known Company has for its widespread operation, was the speaker. Employees here handle calls from retailers in all 50 states and Mexico and Canada at present. Russell Stover Candies is also in China now, and the need for employees who speak Portuguese has been spelled out because of exepan-sion coming up in South America.

Sullivan said the Company was started in 1923 by Mr. and Mrs. Russeil Stover in jheir bungalow home in Denver. Its headquarters now is in Kansas City, with Tom Ward and Scott Ward its co-presidents. The latter was here for the opening ceremony of the Center last October 29.

Peggy Wygle was a guest at the meeting. Don Peterson was a visiting Kiwanian from the Flint Hills Club. Traffic Fines Fined recently in district court, for traffic violations, were: James O. Burnett, Littleton, $46 fine and $45 court costs, speeding 70 in a 65 MPH zone; Andrea M. Baier, Merriam, $24 and $45, speeding 72 in a 55 MPH zone; Jason A.

Maris, Valley Center, S16 and S45, speeding 78 in a 65 MPH zone; Jason Lee Albin, Emporia, $20 and $45, unlawful U-turn, and $10, no scat belt worn; Eric R. Strader, Wichita, S16 and $45, speeding 78 in a 65 MPH zone; David B. Knight, Wichita, S22 and $45, speeding 81 in a 65 MPH zone; Christopher A. Perkins, Kansas City, S90 and $45, speeding 91 in a 55 MPH zone; Bevan P. Buchman, $39 and S45, speeding 78 in a 55 MPH zone, and $10, no seat belt worn; Megan D.

Anderson, Emporia, $80 and S45, speeding 89 in a 55 MPH zone; Roi C. Hewitt, $20 and $45, speeding 70 in a 55 MPH zone; Timothy M. Shafer, Emporia, S10 and $45, speeding 65 in a 55 MPH zone, and $20, passing in a no passing zone; Levi A. Lange, Beloit, S26 and $45, speeding 73 in a 55 MPH zone; and Jacque K. Nation, Derby, $39 and $45, speeding 78 in a 55 MPH zone.

Motion To Dismiss Charges of burglary (at Abcr-naihy's Market in White City), theft and criminal damage to property have been dismissed in district court against Nicholas Albert Smith, on a motion by the state. Offers $200 Reward A $200 reward was announced today by White Memorial Camp for information leading to the arrest and conviction involving destruction of a White Memorial Camp sign at Road and 1271 Monday, Jan. 19. Information is to be submitted to the Morris County Sheriffs Department, 316-767-6310. Charges Dismissed Charges have been dismissed in district court against Tobias M.

Young in connection with a bomb threat phoned in to the Rex Roto Corporation plant here on Sept. 26. The charges dismissed were criminal threat (bomb threat) and criminal solicitation (encouraging another person to make a criminal threat). An agreement was approved Monday night by the City Council to leasepurchase a new street sweeper, the governing body handled paperwork for the fire station grant, heard options for replacing the sewer main on North Union Street, and decided to schedule interviews for a vacant first ward position on the Council. Tom Finney, Sellers Tractor Company, explained features of a new Johnston street sweeper that was the low bid when the city obtained quotes last October.

It is a mechanical sweeper similar to the old unit the city now uses, but has a larger hopper, another gutter broom, capability of dumping debris into a truck, etc. Mayor Charlene McRae was authorized to sign a leasepurchase agreement for the sweeper. Sellers Tractor Company's bid for the unit Shirley Spittles Promoted By Area Agency On Aging Shirley Spittles has been promoted to director of field operations in the North Cenlral-Flinl Hills Area Agency on Aging. She will continue her supervision of the agency's Friendship Meals program and work with the counties, and also assume responsibility of oversight of the Flint Hills Housing program. When Spittles was a site manager with the agency, she excelled at creatively helping people at Alta Vista help themselves make their senior center one of the most popular and fun in the region.

As field representative, she used her skills to listen to others and identify problems at the county level, and work with county leaders to find solutions. As director of nutrition services, Spittles and her staff team of site managers, cooks and other key leaders came together to discuss challenges, and together they discovered new ways of thinking and developed solutions. She and her husband, Dean, live in the Alta Vista area where he is engaged in farming. Complete Report On Jan. 8, Accident The sheriffs department has completed a report of an accident at 7:45 a.m., Jan.

8, on U.S. 56, four-tenths of a mile west of 1900 Road. It involved 1996 four-door driven by Jerri McBride, Hope, and a 1989 two-door driven by Gretchen Carlson, Council Grove. According to the accident report, McBride was eastbound and Carlson westbound on U.S. 56, McBride pulled left to pass an automobile parked at the edge of the road, and the McBride and Carlson vehicles collided head on.

Both drivers were transported to the Morris County Hospital by ambulance. The car stopped along the side of the highway was driven by Lauri LeMaster, Burdick, with Vanessa Vera, Burdick, a passenger. Morris County Hospital Notes Admitted: Monday-Gertrude Hatfield and Oral Weeks, DwighL Dismissed: Monday-Constance Hatfield, Parkerville, and Iva Sang-win, White City. Pairings have been announced for the Council Grove Invitational freshman girls basketball tournament on Feb. 9 and 12, in the high school gymnasium.

Wamego will play Herington at 6 p.m., and the Lady Braves' yearlings will face Olpe at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 9. The third place and championship games are scheduled on Thursday, Feb.T2. Juanita Roberts and Bosch Furniture each won a $100 Baker's Apple Market gift certificate in a raffle conducted by the City Recreation Commission to provide funds for the recreation building in Fairgrounds Park. Danny Schraad received a disc man CD player for selling the most tickets.

Logan Kohler was second and Abby Evans third in ticket sales. -CM. Some Odd Ends I WASHINGTON (AP)-With a summary in hand of what Monica Lewinsky would say, Whitewater prosecutors opened a grand jury probe today into allegations that President Clinton had sexual relations with the former White House intern and then tried to cover it up. Ms. Lewinsky's offer to cooperate which sent shock waves through the White House prompted an indefinite delay in any grand jury appearance by her.

Hillary Rodham Clinton today blamed the sex scandal surrounding her husband on a "vast right-wing conspiracy" that has dogged them for years. "We've been accused of everything, including murder," she said on NBC's "Today" show. She described the allegations as "an effort to undo the results of two elections" and said when all the facts are known "Some folks are going to have a lot to answer for." Mrs. Clinton's allusion to a murder accusation stems from the suicide in 1993 of White House aide Vince Foster. Extensive government investigations concluded he killed himself.

Mrs. Clinton declined to offer details on the nature of Clinton's relationship with Ms. Lewinsky. At the federal court today, John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute, the conservative group helping Paula Jones in her sexual harassment case against the president, delivered documents to the grand jury convened by Whitewater prosecutor Kenneth Starr. A person close to the Jones legal team confirmed that Whitehead was delivering copies of Clinton's deposition and Ms.

Lewinsky's affidavit in the Jones lawsuit. Whitehead, asked by reporters about Mrs. Clinton's allegations of a conspiracy, replied, "Show us the facts; who conspired and where?" Ms. Lewinsky, 24, appears to be in serious legal jeopardy and her lawyers Monday gave investigators an outline of what she would testify to if granted immunity from prosecution. She signed an affidavit this month in Paula Jones' sexual harassment lawsuit denying she had a sexual relationship with Clinton.

But Ms. Lewinsky contradicted that in secretly tape-recorded phone calls with a friend, according to sources who've listened to the tapes. As Whitewater prosecutor Starr ramped up his investigation into the sex and cover-up accusations, Clinton gave his most forceful denial yet. "I want to say one thing to the American people," Clinton said Monday at the end of a White House Yearlings Split With Wamego Council Grove broke away from a 21-21 lie at the end of the third period and went on to gain a 37-30 win Monday evening in freshman boys play at Wamego. The Lady Red Raiders enjoyed a 22-5 run in the third quarter to pull away for a 43- 21 victory in the girls' contest.

Wamego won the boys' game 44- 12. The Red Raiders led most of the first three quarters of the boys' A battle. It was 13-9 after one and 19-13 at halftime before the Braves' yearlings gained a 21-21 tie at the end of three. Scott Brown scored nine of his game-high 15 points during the siretch run, Jeremy McDiffett added five free throws and Adam Bowcn hit a field goal in Council Grove's 16-9 run to victory. Bowen finished with 1 1 points for the night.

Mueller led Wamego with nine. Brown recorded a double-double with 13 rebounds to go with his 15 points, McDiffett and Bowen each grabbed four boards, Eric Gant was credited with three assists, McDiffett made four steals and Bruce Sarver three, and Brown blocked two shots. Box score: Council Grove (37) Slice 1-0-0-2, McDiffett 0-5-1-5, Sarver 2-0-0-4, Bowen 4-3-2-11, and Brown 7-1-3-15. Totals 14-9-6-37. Wamego (30) Woodley 3-0-4-6, Clark 2-2-3-6, Freeze 1-0-3-2, King (l)-0-0-3-3, Bever 1-0-1-2, Stephen 0-2-3-2, Kabricl 0-0-2-0, and Mueller (l)-3-0-2-9.

Totals (2)-10-4-21-30. The Red Raiders jumped off to a 22-6 first quarter lead in the game (Continued on Page 2) By Carl Manning Associated Press Writer TOPEKA (AP)-Legislators mourned the death of Rep. Jim Long, paying tribute to ihe Democratic lawmaker in the House and Senate. Also Monday, a bill making it easier for a NASCAR race track to be constructed in Wyandotte County cleared one House committee and was forwarded to another panel where more debate is expected. Long, 61, who was first elected in 1989, is the first lawmaker to die during a legislative session since March 1983, when Rep.

Reba Cobb, R-Galva, died, according to legislative records. Gov. Bill Graves ordered the flags around the Statchouse lowered to half staff through Wednesday to honor Long. During a brief House session, colleagues praised Long, a former Kansas City fire chief. The House canceled its Wednesday session so members can attend the funeral of Long, who died Saturday of a heart attack at his Kansas City, home.

"A major part of Jim's life was in giving of himself to others," said Rep. Doug Spangler, D-Kansas City. Rep. Bill Reardon, D-Kansas City, said he most admired Long "because he never spoke ill of anyone." During the Senate session, Sen. Chris Steineger, D-Kansas City, urged his fellow senators to keep the Long family in their thoughts and prayers, and Sen.

Mark Gilstrap, ID-Kansas City, called Long "our good friend and pal." Meanwhile, the House Tourism Committee endorsed the bill for a $252.4 million stock car track, after an amendment designed to help displaced residents failed on a 5-8 vote. The failed amendment by Rep. Bruce Larkin, D-Baileyville, would have given displaced owners of residential property 1 12 times the appraised value of their land and homes. Larkin said he offered his amendment to "raise the issue" of over compensating property owners. Among opponents was Rep.

David Adkins, R-Leawood, who said the Sunny contractor would have to dig across half of the street to connect each lateral from adjacent businesses. Regardless of what is decided to do in the block between and Market streets, the governing body was in general agreement that it would be a good idea to replace the main under Union Street between Market and Fox streets during the KDOT project because the street will be torn up at that time. The remainder of the sewer main from Fox Street north to the city limits is under the parking and sidewalk area along the east side of Union Street. Bennett estimated it will cost $92,100 to replace and enlarge the (Continued on Page 2) Huskies Defeat Bennington For 3rd In Tourney A 63-56 victory Saturday afternoon against Bennington gave the White City boys third place in the Eisenhower League basketball tournament at Solomon. The Huskies opened tourney play with a 6247 win over St.

John's Military, but lost to top-seeded Hope 77-55 in semi-final round action Friday evening. White City's record is 8-6 going into the final four weeks of the sea son. "I was proud of the way our kids fought and hustled," Coach Denny Crable said about the Bennington win. "We played consistent throughout, and the effort and intensity were belter from the night before (against Hope). We had a very successful tournament, with all the players making major contribu tions.

A strong defensive effort in the second half and hot shooting from the field allowed the Huskies to come from behind for the win. Bennington led 17-13, 39-32 and 50-46 at the first three breaks, but White City outscorcd its opponent 17-6 down the stretch for ihe win. The Huskies shot 52 percent from the field for the game. Michael Hammersmith finished with 20 points and nine rebounds; Kasey Engel added 18 points, seven boards and three assists; Kyler Kas-ten contributed seven points and three assists, and the Huskies received strong bench play in gaining third place. Breaull hit 15 points and Brum-mer 14 for Bennington.

Box score: White City (63) Engel (2)4-4-0-18, Hammersmith 8-04-2-20, Clark 1-2-3-4, Jones 1-0-0-2, Tisch-hauscr 3-2-5-8, Rice 1-0-3-2, Muk-windidza 0-0-2-0, Ficst 0-0-1-0, 1 -0-2-2, and Kasten 0-7-0-7. Totals 19-2-19-18-63. Bennington (56) Popelka (l)-0-0-1-3, Cole (D-l-0-2-5, Breaull 7-1-4-15, Michaelis (l)-0-0-3-3, Morgan 2-5-4-9, Brummer (2)4-0-4-14, Bruce 0-0-5-0, Rochel 2-0-4-4, (Continued on Page 2) Bankruptcy Cases Five bankruptcy cases involving area residents have been filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. They are: Larry J.

White, Eskridge Chapter 7 liquidation, listing assets of $775 and liabilities of S26.046; Brian M. and Sharlynn M. Ash, White City -Chapter 7 liquidation, listing assets of $15,680 and liabilities of Craig J. Wendt, Herington -Chapter 7 liquidation listing assets of $30,320 and liabilities of Billy A. and Tammy L.

Mangold, Council Grove Chapter 13 debt adjustment, listing assets of $120,214 and liabilities of and James H. and Mar sha R. Marshall, Americus Chapter 13 debt adjustment, listing assets of $96,882 and liabilities of $92,926. Chapter 7 provides for the liquidation of assets to pay debts, and Chapter 13 is a debt adjustment option available to non-farmers. to sign an anti-discrimination resolution, check list agreement, signature form and authorization for electronic deposit.

The city's share of the $405,000 grant is $125,000 ($113,000 plus $12,000 in city-owned land provided for the fire station which is to be constructed adjacent to the water treatment plant). The project must be completed by June 1, 1999. Tom Bennett, Consultants, Manhattan, explained options for replacing and enlarging (from the current 8 inches to 12 inches) the city sewer main under and along North Union Street. He recommended that at least a portion of the main be replaced in connection with the Kansas Department of Transportation project to improve the street, from the Market Street intersection north to the city limits; but noted cost of the sewer improvements would have to be paid by the city, not KDOT. The city will have to make a decision on the location of the sewer main from the intersection of East Main and Union streets, north to the intersection of Union and Fox Vertebral Surgery Monday For Ellen DeLay Ellen Delay underwent a 5 12-hour vertebral operation in a Topeka hospital Monday.

She is in Room 721, Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center, 1500 West 10th, Topeka 66604. Fire Run Monday The rural fire department sent a truck out at 5:18 p.m., Monday, to the scene of a car fire approximately five miles north of Council Grove on K-177. Norm Willis, assistant fire chief, said when the fire truck arrived it found a burned air cleaner in the ditch beside a Corvette. The unknown driver had put the fire out with a fire extinguisher and then caught a ride into town. Admire Honor Roll Twenty students arc on the A Honor Roll for the second nine weeks at Admire Middle School.

They arc: Eighth Grade Rick Bush, Cheryl Spade and Desirce Treeby Seventh Grade Jessica Bitlcr, Stephanie Drummond, Megan Hed-berg, Ashley Holmbcrg, Lacie Holmberg, Casandra Kriegcr, Sarah Kuhn, Brenda Pracht, Richard Ritter, Traci Sturm and Jessica While Sixth Grade Ashley Dunn, Leah Ferdinand, Laura Gchring, Kenda Gragg, Jenna Scolaro and Adrian Wallace Students on the Honor Roll are: Russell Baihurst, Chelsea Beau-champ, Jerad Blaufuss, Anna Bowers, Caleb Clock, Amie Jackson, Lisa Marsh, Amanda Miller, Trevor Mott, Dawn Niedfeldl, Meghan Olson, Amber Pio, Amy Reed and Hanna Wamser, eighth grade; Chelsea Blaufuss, Jessica Dobbs, Zach Frank, Steve Gehring, Tyler Orear, Michael Vantuyl and Wilson Wiley, seventh grade; and Victoria Dixon, Amanda Maxfield, Trent Olson, Jodi Scolaro and Neil Stanford, sixth grade. Dorothy Hailey Auction Will Be February 7 Auction of personal property will be held by Dorothy Hailey at the Morris County Community Center east of Council Grove Saturday afternoon, February 7, beginning at 12 noon. Auctioneers will be Carey Macy, Steve Patterson and C. M. Macy.

Default Judgment Rural America, IncPizza Hut of Council Grove has been awarded a default judgment against Deborah Lang, in a limited civil suit heard in district court. Amount of the judgment was $255.93 for a worthless check, service charge, collection costs, damages, etc. Readings at Office of Corps of Engineers, Council Grove Reservoir Maximum and minimum temperatures for the 24-hour period ending this morning were 55 and 28, with the 8 a.m., recording being 30 degrees. Reservoir pool elevation is 1274.07 feet above sea level. High and low readings a year ago were 15 and -7.

FORECAST Morris County Tonight, mild and mostly clear. Low 35 to 40. Wednesday, breezy and partly sunny. High 55 to 60. Kansas Tonight, mostly cloudy west and mostly clear east.

Lows in upper 20s northwest and 30s over rest of state. Wednesday, breezy with partly cloudy skies north, mostly sunny south. Highs 50 to 60. Extended Forecast, Morris County (Thursday through Saturday) Thursday and Friday: dry and mild with highs 45 to 50; Saturday: a chance for showers with high in 40s..