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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2005
Page
8
Instructions for submitting community events to The Ottawa Herald. Submit at least two days in advance by fax email or mail or in person at 04 S Cedar St Ottawa KS. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced at no charge. No phone calls.
The Sunflower Piecemakers gather at 7 p.m. Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church corner 13th and Maple. Tony Munoz, a Parsons retiree, presents From the Male's Point of View quilting. Guests welcome. Information contact Chris Campbell at 785 242 1922 or corner ott.net.
The Franklin County Diabetes Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in Conference Room A at Ransom Memorial Hospital 1301 S Main St. Dr. Lee Humphrey Clathe will discuss foot care. A business meeting follows. Public invited. Call Bill Seymour or Barbara Netherland for details.
The Ottawa Library invites registrations for Books & Babies and Toddler Time. Books & Babies meets Tuesdays at 11:00 for six weeks at 105 S. Hickory St for infants 6 to 21 months with an accompanying adult. Toddler Time runs Thursdays at 9:15 and 10:00 for six weeks starting April 21 for children 21 to 36 months with an accompanying adult. Call (785) 242- to register.
A local events list for Ottawa details 6:30 p.m. promotions committee at the Main Street office 401 S Main St Suite 14 and 7:30 p.m. Shrine meeting at the Masonic Temple 422 S Main St. Friday art reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carnegie Cultural Center 501 S Main St for Franklin County School Children. Weekend activities include a Saturday biscuit and gravy breakfast 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Grace Episcopal Church and a breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Michigan Valley Community Church at Pomona Lake dam road. An 8 a.m. craft and rummage sale at Ottawa Assembly of God 13th and Mulberry Sts and a 8 a.m. Franklin County 4-H Poultry Show at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. At 10 a.m. herbs workshop Ottawa Library 105 S Hickory St and a noon Meals on Wheels volunteer luncheon at National Guard Armory West 17th St. A 12 to 3 p.m. Eugene Field Elementary School Western Hoe-Down Carnival 720 Tremont St and a 7 p.m. Ottawa High School variety show 1120 S Ash St.
The Daily Report summarizes city police activity with multiple theft and non injury incidents. A 30 year old man, Jerry Ray Bessie of Lawrence, was arrested on an Ottawa warrant and released on bond. Reported thefts include a 1993 Ford Explorer loaned and not returned, a $65 theft from a 75 year old woman, and several vehicle collisions involving Ottawa residents.
Precious Hamilton a 3 year old Ottawa girl sustained minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle while riding a Big Wheel tricycle in the Pine Manor parking lot at 1609 Osage Drive. Amanda Schwindt 16 Ottawa backed from a parking stall and struck the girl who was treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital. the mother drove her to the hospital.
Stars of the Circus performs at the National Guard Armory 208 W 17th St Ottawa with Koko the clown jugglers a graphed pony show Walker's canine revue and acrobatic feats. Shows at 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m last 90 minutes tickets 12 each.
Tonight at the National Guard Armory 208 W. 17th St two showtimes 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m feature adults paying 12 with two free children tickets additional children tickets 5 each gate sales only up to two free children per adult and up to two children under 14 per party free, tickets at the gate.
Ottawa planners approve a four-plex at 803 S Poplar St and a preliminary plat for Iron Horse Estates at 17th and Ash. A four-plex at 101 S Cedar St gains conditional approval pending a site plan with landscaping. Public hearing on rezoning at 1600 E Logan St continued to April 27 noon. No action on Estates on K-68 rezoning.
Franklin County emergency management director Alan Radcliffe said upgrades to the county radio network have begun with three tower sites identified and a fourth under negotiation. New repeaters will link responders to the 911 center across nearly all areas, funded largely by a Homeland Security grant, and provide a disaster backup. County Counselor Blaine Finch noted surveys and special-use permits, warning a nearby school site may face permit concerns to satisfy safety rules.
In Newton Kansas a crowd of about 2500 gathered to honor Harvey County sheriff deputy Kurt Ford killed responding to a domestic violence call. Governor Sebelius and Attorney General Kline attended as Greg Moore 46 faces capital murder charges linked to the shooting.
Henrickson will start May 2 as Franklin County administrator with a four year contract. The package includes a $78,500 salary, $300 monthly car allowance, $35 monthly phone, $300 monthly in a deferred compensation account, $4,000 relocation costs, and full health coverage for him and part of his family. He may receive up to a $5,000 annual bonus. He earned $82,744 in Mason County and will relocate with his wife Jill.
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