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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 2001
Page
7
The Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Club will host a Christmas Pot Luck Supper Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Ottawa City Hall large meeting room.
Julie Prideaux outgoing executive director to be honored at a public reception tonight at 7 p.m. at Jan's Stained Glass on Main Street. Sponsored by Line Main Street and its board of directors she began as Ottawa Main Street Association director in October 2000 and will soon become Midland Hospice Care community relations coordinator in Topeka. An after-party will follow at G Willikers where well wishers may meet her.
An Ottawa resident was injured while checking for a gas leak with a candle. Ottawa Fire Department responded to 1127 North Hickory at 3:34 Saturday, locating the fire in the crawl space. The unidentified owner used an open flame, igniting gas and sustaining burns. Damage is listed at $3,500.
Police used tear gas pepper spray and percussion grenades to disrupt a 500 strong crowd near the University of Colorado after a 39 37 Big 12 title win over Texas. Two officers were hurt and 18 arrested, including eleven CU students. Some sought tear gas treatment. one injured fleeing gas. Police videotaped the scene and expect more arrests. Damage costs are being tallied.
Jane Morton of the Recreation Commission said the ORC could use the Public Building Commission to build a 1.5 million recreation center with a one mill property tax over 20 years, without raising taxes. A new facility is sought as programs outgrow Don Woodward Recreation Center, with indoor pool and year round therapy use possible if funded by the community.
Missionary Martin Burnham and his wife Gracia are captive on Basilan with Abu Sayyaf. Recent TV images show Martin chained to a guard as military forces hunt through jungle terrain to plan a safe rescue. Deborah Yap remains captive with the couple.
Ottawa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday to consider amending the sign ordinance in the C-3 downtown district. John Merrill says the ordinance is technical and not user friendly and proposes illustrations or a community task force to guide changes.
Kansas Highway Patrol reports alcohol contributed to a four death collision on October 5 at the Colorado Road and Highway 50 intersection. Ervin Cook 30 Ottawa had BAC 0.28 and Richard Bishop 27 Princeton 0.35. Cook's northbound car failed to yield, struck a van driven by Joshua Adams 22 Williamsburg, sending Adams and Kaitlyn Adams 1 Williamsburg to the wreck. Adams and two others died. Adams’ vehicle burned after leaving the road and catching fire. Cook and Bishop were killed.
The Daily Report lists multiple arrests in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Kevin Moore faced aggravated assault and security violations. James Brannon was charged with concealed carry and drug offenses. Other individuals were cited for probation violations, domestic battery, criminal threats, aggravated battery, DUI, and theft. Bond details and required court appearances are noted where available.
The event featured two U S flags and a memorial banner for Sept 11 workers. Prizes in non commercial categories included 75 50 and 25 dollars funded by Orschelns Town and Country. commercial winners received trophies from Hotz Business Systems and Kansas Gas Service. Parade results list top finishers by category and group.
Audra Seyler watched Williamsburgs parade with her two sons as students from multiple grades, the football team, and eight band members joined in. The booster club float honored veterans with an Iwo Jima statue re-creation and banners. Vehicles ranged from classic cars to semi trucks, ending with a clown scooping manure from animals. Residents praised the community effort amid cold weather.
Junction City police officer Wilson Johnson, an 18 year veteran, was responding to a domestic disturbance when he was shot at about 4 30 am. A second man was killed. his identity was not released. No details on the shooting method were provided.
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