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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 2004
Page
7
Community listings are accepted two days in advance by mail or in person at The Ottawa Herald office. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced for free. Do not call.
The Friends of the Wellsville Library Foundation hold an annual spring plant sale at the Wellsville library from 8 am to 5 pm on Friday and 8:30 am to noon on Saturday, with proceeds funding library activities, DVDs, and children's books. In Ottawa, the Jaycees Pitch Hit and Run youth competition for ages 7 to 14 runs 2 pm Sunday at Forest Park. The Ottawa High School Wall of Honor nominations run through May 15, with forms from Susan Geiss. nominees must be alumni at least 10 years out, and up to three will be inducted this fall.
Continuing programs at the Carnegie Cultural Center feature COF students and Eliia Thompson at 501 S. Main St. Over the Rainbow offers year round art and music classes for families. Old Depot Museum presents Jefferson's America Lewis and Clark and Western Expansion with varied hours and small admission. Recycling Center hours and AA meetings listed. mental health center brief notices.
Tonight features a 7 p.m. public hearing on the proposed county nuisance ordinance at Franklin County Annex. Ottawa University hosts several events including theatre shows Fuddy Meets and Plaza Suites at Cedar streets administration building auditorium and student union. Friday events run 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Field Mexican Fiesta Carnival at Eugene Field Elementary. A 6:30 p.m. Meeker Awards banquet returns to Ottawa University. Ottawa High School presents Plaza Suites at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium. Saturday includes Franklin County Board of Realtors Parade Of Homes and Prairie Flyers EAA Chapter 1329 at Ottawa Municipal Airport with 9 a.m. start and Ottawa University Theatre’s Fuddy Meets encore at 8 p.m.
The Daily Report lists arrests by the Franklin County Sheriff and Police. Melanie Bell, 35, charged with passing a worthless check. released on $200 bond. Bonnie Taylor, 24, held on failure to appear warrant, bond $5,000. Christopher Tiee Johnson, 21, charged with three counts of theft. released on $1,725. Sandra Swanson, 42, charged with theft. released on $575. Also notes forged check, damaged garage door, stolen fishing poles valued at $1,360, and a minor vehicle collision involving Timothy Day and Frank Fritts.
Jessica Allender 16 at Pomona High organized fundraisers to aid Caleb Larsh 16 battling a brain tumor. She wore a hospital gown in a homecoming event, collected donations at businesses including Ottawa's Burger King, and has raised about 40 dollars. Larsh has undergone tumor surgery chemotherapy a bone marrow transplant and radiation with supportive community aid noted by his mother Sara Pabst.
AP Kansas plan by Minority Leader Anthony Hensley would boost state aid by 93 million and let districts raise property taxes by 72 million. The plan would raise sales tax from 5.3 to 5.4 percent and add a 3 percent income tax surcharge while increasing per pupil aid and funding bilingual and special education. Senate Republicans are crafting a rival plan worth 60 to 90 million, aiming to wrap up discussions after reconvening April 28.
County leaders await word on a state low interest loan to pave and upgrade 34 miles of Franklin County roads after a November application. Ottawa officials expect a new wastewater plant to finish by June on First Street, with an 80 acre tract east of Main Street hosting an electrical substation likely delayed, though it will link to Kansas City Power and Light to boost reliability and prepare for growth.
Neosho County Community College sees Ottawa campus at capacity with higher part time enrollment though Chanute shows more full time students. Accreditation team notes strain on Ottawa growth and plans retreat to discuss expansion options and local support from Ottawa and Franklin County officials.
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