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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2001
Page
9
Ottawa Police investigate theft from a blue 1993 Toyota in the 1000 block of S Ash. Between 9 15 p m April 5 and 6 a m April 6 suspects took a Alpine CD player face plate a silver Nokia phone a checkbook and a 6 inch zip wallet with ID. Call 1 888 311 TIPS for information. Rewards up to 1000 if an arrest is made.
Garnett seniors host a 6 to 9 p.m. dance Sunday at the Garnett Senior Center with ham served and snacks welcome.
The Ottawa Daily Report lists hospital notes with names including Doris Scraper Baldwin Julie Porter and Keith Paine. Dismissals include Elmer Easter Nathan Devin and Johnnie Powell. Births report a daughter to Julie and Marlin Porter. The sheriff’s news covers thefts, arrests for disorderly conduct theft and curfew, an Ottawa minor processed at juvenile detention, a non injury collision, and several medical emergencies and ambulance calls across Wednesday.
Pedro Gonzalez a 26 year old Mexico native died in a two vehicle crash near 1 a.m. at the Homewood rest area off I-35. Sheriff Davis said Gonzalez driving a 1990 Nissan Sentra reportedly fell asleep and struck the rear of a parked semi tractor-trailer. His body was taken to Lamb Roberts Heise Funeral Home.
In Kansas City Kansas a 16 year old, Alton Brown, was found shot and dismembered in a basement. Police sought Marc V Sappington, 21, after he allegedly abducted a woman at gunpoint and stole her car. Brown had been missing since Monday and autopsy was due Thursday to determine cause and time of death.
The Ottawa Jaycees held a spring formal titled Wish Upon A Star for COF consumers on Saturday April 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mowbray Union, Ottawa University. More than 100 attended, enjoying food, music, and a prom like atmosphere while COF officials praised the event for its therapeutic sense of community and fun. COF Training Services Inc supports individuals with developmental disabilities in Coffey Osage and Franklin counties and aims to maximize independence and quality of life.
The FBI traced the missing items through Kansas City and Topeka offices as authorities pursued Conway over years. Grand juries in Topeka heard testimony while Conway evaded capture before being found in January. Officials praised the joint effort and expect negotiations on charges and recovery of more pieces for the college. Some pieces remain missing and tips are urged to aid return and avoid charges.
City planners urged including a six figure stormwater drainage study tied to routing US-59 near the industrial park, with estimates up to 250000 dollars. They also prioritized transportation upgrades including road paving, curbs, and gutters, city airport needs, downtown public bathroom, and a small Kanza Park lake. They asked for a Vision project to address future recreation then discussed a special use permit for David Castle to live in a former framing shop at East Logan.
Gov. Bill Graves and lawmakers plan stepped up delinquent tax collection to ease a growing budget gap. Budget Director Duane Goossen said a $3 million staffing boost could yield about $40 million more in fiscal 2002 tax receipts, with net gains of roughly $37 million for the Legislature. Budget pressures include $19.9 million more for social services over 15 months, widening a $205 million gap. Senate President Kerr called delinquent tax collection “low hanging fruit.”
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