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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2002
Page
8
OHS edged Lansing in double overtime, defeating a state ranked opponent in a hard fought contest. The game featured clutch plays from both teams with overtime tenacity sealing the win for OHS.
The outlook calls for tonight rain with a low around 52. Saturday brings rain chances and gusty winds with a high near 75. Sunday turns to mostly sunny conditions with lows around 51 to 55 and highs near 75. For more weather, see page 14.
Ed York of Intrust said he and his wife consider Ottawa home and would stay under the right career terms as the Chandler family plans to sell Intrust in Ottawa. The sale aims for a July buyer decision and September ownership change, with severance offered to staff not retained. York, a longtime local leader, may pursue a position with new ownership if community involvement remains a priority.
Five people were injured Thursday in a three car collision on U S 59 in Douglas County with two in critical condition. Rochelle Edwards and Ricky Hobbs from Lyndon were flown to KU Medical Center. others were treated at local hospitals. Authorities noted prior crash history on U S 59 and outlined two proposed four lane routes east of the current highway at a public hearing.
The First Annual Iron Horse 5K Certified Race will headline Skunk Run Days as Ottawa plans a June 8 9 event. Attendees heard Intrust Bank backs the fundraiser for the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail and Old Depot Museum with registration at the Depot and a Rail Trail route through Ottawa. Dan Pickett and Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail described aims to attract serious and casual runners, noting a certified course and planned trial run supervised by a professional organizer.
The Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail and Keith King of State Farm Insurance sponsor a bicycle safety rodeo from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Air Technologies in Ottawa. The event teaches starting stopping turning and bike checks with adults supervising. Each child gets a photo with the State Farm Good Neighbour, a bicycle license, and a chance to win a child’s bike donated by Wal Mart.
The Kansas Supreme Court schedules a May 7 hearing at 1 30 p m at the Kansas Judicial Center on the revised 40 district Senate map. Gov Bill Graves vetoed the earlier version but backed the final plan after a 29 11 Senate vote. Written statements must be filed by noon May 6. court has until June 6 to rule.
Kansas budget negotiators, three senators and three House members, deadlocked late Thursday on how many days to fund for the 2003 legislative session, with a $700 million gap to bridge and tax questions looming. They kept education aid close, split on higher education cuts, and postponed transportation decisions as they plan to reconvene May 1.
Warmer temperatures and rain have brought fruit trees in the Ottawa area to full bloom. A photo by Ron Bishop features an apple tree north of Ottawa described as a “vision of beauty.”
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