Williamsburg Council Meeting Rescheduled for September 10
The Williamsburg City Council meeting in September is moved to Sept 10 at 7 30 p m due to Labor Day. For more information call 785 746 5578.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2001
Page
10
The Williamsburg City Council meeting in September is moved to Sept 10 at 7 30 p m due to Labor Day. For more information call 785 746 5578.
Dale Klink and Debbie Sloan of Ottawa spent a week at the Kansas Jaycees Cerebral Palsy Ranch near El Dorado during America week. Fifteen staff members hail from countries including Senegal Zambia Uganda Kenya Ukraine Russia Thailand Great Britain and speak English. The camp offers total care for physically and mentally challenged individuals and relies on donations. They thank the Kansas Jaycees and invite donations or volunteers via CPRanch.org or (316) 775-2421.
Arrest reports include Eric James Fox and Shawn Steven Lewis on DUI charges with bonds of 750 and 1000, thefts of a cell phone and ring in the 200 block of E Third, and vandalism in the 100 block of E Second. Also noted are a license- and battery-related arrest of Kathleen Pemberton, drug unit activity for Virgil Allen, injury collisions involving Cory Lee and others, non-injury vehicle incidents, an ambulance call, and road closure at 600 Thomas Road with no detour.
Payless Cashways Inc a 71 year old chain based in Lee's Summit Missouri said it will liquidate its inventory and exit operations after telling the U S Bankruptcy Court it lacks funds to continue. The firm has filed for Chapter 11 twice recently and cites deteriorating borrowing and sales.
Kansas lawmakers shift inspection costs from taxpayers to businesses for grocery stores, food plants, and restaurants. Fees would rise from 100 to 130 for restaurants and from 50 to 150 for large grocers with small operators paying 50. The plan preserves current inspector levels amid ongoing underinspection and public health concerns. A public hearing is set for Sept 21 in Topeka.
Darren Hibdon Franklin County Extension agent agriculture leads an Abandoned well plugging demonstration at the Lloyd Robbins Farm corner of Colorado and Sand Creek Roads. The event sponsored by the Franklin County Farm Bureau Natural and Environmental Resources Committee and the Franklin County Conservation District stresses plugging old wells to protect groundwater.
Wilson plans to convert the vacant building at Second and Main into All Fired Up, a contemporary ceramics studio with a retail section. The project includes restoring brickwork, reopening upper windows, and adding an awning. The shop will host classes, provide 10,000 greenware molds, and offer space for events and children programs.
Ottawa Scouts endured two mile first day hikes and a 13 mile day on the Philmont trek. They faced daily rain and heat with highs in the 90s, plus thunderstorms and hail. Ranger guidance early gave way to independent travel as they sharpened camping skills.
The Kansas City Zoo may lose accreditation from the American Zoo and Aquarium Association after a recent inspection. The panel will decide next week in St. Louis whether the zoo has corrected issues such as a dilapidated orangutan exhibit, staff shortages, and procurement delays. Loss could block grants and exchanges.
Leawood resident Michael J. Vaught 42 is charged with attempted first degree murder after he and his wife Rhonda 40 were treated for arsenic poisoning. Bond set at 250000. Police probe whether the couple involved their 13-year-old son as investigators assess possible arsenic exposure at their home where they were found nauseated and vomiting.
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