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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2002
Page
8
Osage City will be awarded the 2002 Community Achievement Award from the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing at 3 p.m. on April 26 in City Hall. The city used CDBG economic development loans to retain and expand a major local employer.
Finch described reviewing scenarios at the next steering committee meeting. Results will be included in the Vision plan document as broad outlines. He added that more input will produce a more detailed final report for a happy and prosperous future and growth of Ottawa University.
Senator Brownback said he condemned some terrorist methods but lamented the region's violence and a spiraling situation. He noted the cloning prohibition act could reach the Senate soon with presidential support, while acknowledging strong division among Senators. Associated Press contributed to the report.
The Daily Report lists hospital admissions for Jim Strawder and several Ottawa residents, and dismissals including Mark Todd and Gladys Kiefer. Sheriff and police notes detail arrests for driving while suspended, battery, municipal warrants, thefts, and traffic incidents with multiple locations and outcomes.
More than 200 firefighters and hundreds of mourners gathered outside Russell High School as a casket for Fire Chief Earl Hemphill was placed atop a fire truck. Hemphill, 61, died after being struck by a Paradise fire truck at a crash scene north of Russell. He had served with the Russell Fire Department since 1967 and became chief in 1982. The service highlighted his training efforts, state and national fire group involvement, and his role in advancing equipment and safety for small departments. Survivors include his wife Joyce and son James. Representatives from over 20 fire departments attended.
Kansas State University unveils the Waste Management Learning Center near Manhattan to teach farmers about manure composting and water quality tools. Researchers showcase compost piles, cross filters, wetlands study, and underground drip irrigation while noting statewide progress on reducing fecal coliform in rivers and streams. Local residents quickly take up the offer to haul compost for gardens.
The Kansas City school district won provisional accreditation after meeting the state’s minimum standards, avoiding an immediate takeover. Eight board members urged continued improvements, with superintendent Bernard Taylor Jr aiming for full accreditation by 2004 as the district still works to address remaining deficiencies from the 1999 loss.
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