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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2004
Page
8
Friday half day of classes for all Ottawa USD 290 students. A Suzuki Strings seminar for new students and parents runs 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Carnegie Cultural Center. A benefit dance for Kristi Medlen O'Dell is at the Ottawa VFW Post 5901 on north U S 59.
Wednesday admissions at The Daily Report include Lisa Mason from Ottawa and Constance Hilner. Dismissals list Wanda Attic, Marjorie Lanier, Ryan Lickteig. Franklin County Jail arrests include Ginger Millbern on embezzlement and theft with $10,000 bond. Bond details and warrants follow for several suspects.
Franklin County Commission will request a public hearing with Kansas Department of Transportation officials on the proposed U S 59 project. The aim is to exchange views on impacts and possible minor changes to reduce detours and landowner concerns before construction slated to begin in 2007. Local officials acknowledge KDOT has shown receptiveness but note few issues remain.
Kristi Medlen O'Dell, 26, of Rantoul faces a costly double lung transplant estimated at $500,000. Friends and organizations plan multiple fundraisers in the next two weeks, including a dance at Ottawa VFW Post 5901 and a Lane Tavern benefit, while O'Dell remains critically ill with cystic fibrosis and pneumonia risks. Donations and visits are welcomed to support her battle and transplant wait.
Dance to Old Time Country Music Saturday at Ottawa VFW Post 5901 on U.S. 59 Highway in north Ottawa from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. An auction at Lane Tavern at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11, followed by a dance at 8 p.m. with Bobbie Ray. Sept. 11 shows at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium Third and Hickory streets. A country music show sponsored by Ottawa VFW Auxiliary. Tradenet Publishing in Gardner hosts a garage sale and bake sale on Sept. 11.
O Dell, unable to speak due to ventilator, remains alert and communicates through alternative means. Medien says Kristi has very tough skin and wants to live, highlighting her resilience amid treatment and recovery efforts.
Randall Foster of Mission River argues the C-1 rezoning will improve safety at the 15th and Main intersection by consolidating driveways to a single Main Street and a single 15th Street entrance. Opponent Charles Benjamin questions the city's consideration after planners voted against C-2 alternatives. Commissioner Rocky Fleer backs change as beneficial, while noting titles may restrict multiple applications.
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