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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2001
Page
6
The Chiefs opened with a 20-0 preseason victory to spoil Marty Schottenheimer's return to Arrowhead, delivering a sharp early statement in the exhibition season.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low in the mid 60s and southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday reverts to partly cloudy skies with a high in the upper 80s and southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph. For more weather details see Page 2.
West at Franklin County commissioners approve purchasing one membership each in the Ottawa and Wellsville chambers in the county name and appoint delegates. Dues are 200 dollars for Ottawa and 50 dollars for Wellsville. Commissioner Carey questions taxpayer cost and county return. Ed Taylor and Don Stottlemire defend the move noting city gains aid the county. Stottlemire already belongs to Wellsville Chamber.
Ottawa resident Rick Croucher is in serious condition after a 3 06 a m house fire at 509 South Mulberry. Fire Chief Jeff Carner said the blaze broke through the ceiling before crews arrived and Croucher escaped through a bedroom window. He was taken first to Ransom Memorial Hospital then to KU Medical Center. The fire remains under investigation with extensive damage reported. Firefighters worked on scene for some time. alarms and early notification were noted as crucial.
Helen Sackman celebrated her 103rd birthday at Ottawa Retirement Village after being born August 11, 1898. Family attended including daughter Pat Stenzel and son John Sackman, with Stenzel sharing the day’s tie as she was born on the same date. Sackman moved to Kansas in 1915 after being born in Perry, Iowa, and is remembered as a former pianist who played silent movies.
The Franklin County Mental Health Center offers Love and Logic workshops to help parents share control with children and build better relationships. Clinician Kurtis Marozas and therapist Karen Arnesman lead sessions at Ottawa Middle School from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on three consecutive Thursday blocks starting Aug 30, Sept 27, and Oct 25, with a $35 per couple fee and materials provided. Participants learn modeling behavior and conflict strategies to raise responsible kids and enjoy stronger family dynamics. Call 242-3780 to register. Laura Potter at lpotter ottawaherald.com can be reached for information.
Franklin County districts hold annual budget hearings with Wellsville, West Franklin and Ottawa boards meeting at different times. Wellsville seeks a 14.28 mill levy increase due to a recent elementary bond, while West Franklin shows a 2.91 mill decrease and may vote on adding baseball and softball programs. Ottawa's hearing is at 6 pm. Local coverage by Ezra Sykes.
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