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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1999
Page
7
Crime stoppers seek tips on a burglary at Agape Christian Center at Marshall Road near I 35 and 15th. Two microphones worth 200 dollars each were stolen between Monday and Tuesday. Call 1 888 311 TIPS for rewards up to 1000 dollars with anonymity.
McGill son of Warren and Judy McGill of Ottawa has been named an intern with the U S Department of Justice in the U S Attorney's Office at the Charles Evans Whittaker Federal Courthouse in Kansas City Missouri. He serves as Assistant to the Systems Administrator supporting more than 50 assistant U S attorneys and maintaining the district's voice and computer networks. He passed a national security clearance before starting. He is a 1992 Ottawa High School graduate and earned a criminal justice degree at Washburn University with honors. he will receive a second bachelor degree in telecommunications management from DeVry in February.
Franklin County residents gridlock on County Public Works Director Ray DeJulio after he admitted using a county vehicle for personal trips. An investigation found no crime but criticism mounts as residents say the delays set a precedent for other officials.
Kansas enrollment dropped in many districts with Shawnee Mission losing 240 and Kansas City 219 while Dodge City and Garden City rose. Total statewide growth of 573 masks shifting patterns as small districts struggle with per pupil funding and lawmakers weigh options and a future computer backbone plan.
County officials reviewed a November ambulance report with 178 calls and billing of 52 488.95. 20 989.72 was written off mainly from Medicare and Medicaid. The board discussed courthouse stonework restoration and offered tenants a three year lease, with negotiations possible for five years. Potential space needs and lease terms were debated with Annex tenants.
The commission chair said DeJulio’s conduct may still be reprimanded and noted that the option remains open. He asserted the individuals involved are responsible to the public and taxpayers as the inquiry continues.
The Kansas Board of Education discussed enrollment trends and potential district consolidation as part of funding and study plans. Members noted that savings from district mergers may be small and urged focus on shared administration and technology to improve education statewide.
Leeford Edwards of Pomona, 28, jailed on Franklin and Douglas warrants for probation violations with $8,500 bonds. Walter Weems, 36, of Kentucky Road, arrested on suspended license grounds, released to appear in court. Phillip Carver Sr., 36, of Vassar, held on three county warrants and one from Missouri, released to Franklin County jail. Thefts include a Walmart check for $1,665.27. Minor vehicle incidents reported near Florida and Shawnee, Wil son and Cleveland, and deer strike on K-273. Ambulance calls and sick visits noted at local facilities and courthouse square.
A fire at 527 S Maple destroyed a garage used as a neighborhood clubhouse and damaged two parked vehicles. Losses were about 7000 dollars with a 1983 Ford van destroyed and an 1988 Pontiac Grand Am damaged. total vehicle losses around 1000 dollars. Assis tant Chief Richard Oglesby noted no utilities in use and an unplugged extension cord. Rhonda Coffman owns the property in Quenemo near the scene where responders spent about an hour after alerts just before 1130 p.m.
Officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit arrested two men Wednesday night after a search warrant in the 800 block of South Liberty. Eddie Dominguez, 36, Kansas City, Kansas, and Raul Garcia Ramirez, 28, 846 S Liberty, remained in county jail awaiting possible formal charges. Both faced suspicion of possession of cocaine, a felony, and two misdemeanor drug counts. No other information was available this morning.
A terse study notes how money strains friendships as wealth gaps widen. It observes social friction rises when money matters intrude on trust and loyalty, altering dynamics among close friends.
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