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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2002
Page
7
A former Ottawa High School star has won a baseball scholarship to Division 1 Jacksonville University. The award marks a rising talent joining the Dolphins program for postseason competition and collegiate play. Strong local interest follows the player’s progress toward college baseball.
Dianna Mitchell leads National Volunteer Week activities through ECKAN with 16 youths from local clubs aiding Catholic Charities in Olathe and ReStart Homeless Shelter. Over two years she helped 1,000+ find projects and notes Make a Difference Day drew 400 volunteers along Main Street. Mitchell plans to leave for law school. aging program runs busy year with 35 adults and 1100 students.
Since Sept 11 the American flag has flown with pride for some and faded for others. A flag torn and faded had a twig shoved through it and placed near the curb. Damaged flags are to be taken down and disposed of in the prescribed manner.
Legislative negotiators near a 4.4 billion budget plan for 2003 backed keeping public school aid and higher education funding at current levels amid a 700 million shortfall. Gov. Graves criticized the proposal for not raising per pupil funding, signaling ongoing tension as the wrap up session looms.
In a one hour period, Bobbi Van Horn of Ottawa received nearly 20 calls from people posing as a psychic hotline demanding $550 and sensitive financial information. They threatened harm or “cosmic fire” if her payment was not made, with profane language and taped call intimidation. The article notes her refusal and ongoing harassment.
Trinity Lutheran Church plans its first service at the new 15th and Eisenhower building with a 9 a.m. walk from the old church at Cedar and 12th. Parishioners will march a mile, starting with a short prayer, ending in the new sanctuary followed by ceremonies.
Ernesto Lopez-Munoz, a Mexican immigrant living in Topeka after years in Ottawa, fights Graves disease and lymphomic cancer while entangled in visa recertification and limited access to care. Ottawa organizer Carol Braday led fundraising as Lopez-Munoz faced doctor delays, insurance gaps, and bureaucratic hurdles.
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