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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 2013
Page
3
A four year old Ottawa boy was shot in the face with a BB fired by a neighbor in the 500 block of East Fifth Street. The BB remains logged in his cheek and police call the incident an accident with no charges planned.
Franklin County election officials reported only minor shifts after the April 2 vote canvass. The tally added 26 ballots with write-ins affecting Rantoul mayor and fifth council seat. Sean Lickteig beat Wanda Martin in mayoral race. Provisional votes widened Ottawa City commission margins for Skidmore Richards and Reed. Turnout was just over 15 percent of 17,206 registered voters.
The Ottawa City Commission appointed nine residents last week to the new Accessibility Advisory Board to guide ADA improvement projects citywide. Members include JoAnne Fluke Rick Oglesby Kyle Trendel Cathy Patton Jennifer Stanley Cathy Summer Vivian Butler Stacy Chandler and Chris Patton with terms from one to three years.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Kansas offers a class on Thomas Jefferson at Ottawa University. Norm Ledgin teaches the three-session course covering Jeffersons idiosyncrasies including self-indulgence and his relationship with Sally Hemings. Sessions 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and April 23. Registration $40. Open to 50 plus and all ages. OU Ward Science Building address given. other Osher courses in multiple cities. contact details provided.
Ottawa High School presents "'Til Death Do Us Part" this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the south gym. The offbeat wedding mystery places a murder center stage with guests as suspects, as Miss Peabody sleuths toward the killer. Tickets at the door are $7 adults and $5 children or students, including a dessert.
Monday admissions include Clio Church Pomona and Jordan Stockstill Ottawa. Tuesday admissions add Earla Schultz Ottawa. Arrests include Kelly Pauley 37 and Jason Pauley 41 Wellsville on domestic battery. Obstruction arrest Joshua Sams Ottawa. Thefts involve a Williamsburg woman’s unlocked van. Accidents describe two deer strikes on K-68 in Pomona and Quenemo with minor injuries. Incidents cover threats self harm and a runaway youth, a lost phone, and a store fuel theft. Fire calls note controlled burning and multiple medical assists.
The Ottawa City Commission is set to vote on accepting commissioner Jeff Richards resignation at the April 17 meeting. Richards, sworn in as Franklin County sheriff, plans to resign from the commission after being re-elected to a second two year term. The remaining commissioners would appoint a successor within 45 days to serve Richards term until the next general election.
Franklin County new sheriff Richards said residents have shown support and trust in his decisions since taking office after Jeff Curry resigned amid allegations. He plans to abolish the public information officer, speak directly to media, and evaluate office processes to improve service and transparency.
Police and school officials discuss reinstating the SRO position when funding becomes available. The city once funded 25 percent with the district paying 75 percent, but state and economic cuts halted support. Officials note grants aided the role until 2011, and both sides remain open to annual funding discussions amid fiscal pressures.
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