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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2012
Page
3
At Memory Lane Christmas Tree Farm in Rantoul the two lighted displays from the annual Memory Lane show were stolen around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Owner Harry Peckham reported the loss, valued under $1,000. The 1992-established display features more than 60 figures.
A 25-year-old Paola woman Cassandra Morris sustained minor injuries in a one vehicle crash on Vermont Road in eastern Franklin County. The southbound vehicle struck a guardrail at about 9 30 p m and Morris was transported to Miami County Medical Center Paola with minor injuries. Other occupants were uninjured.
Fire caused by smoldering vegetation ignited siding on an exterior porch at 1133 N Mulberry St in northern Ottawa at 12:30 p m Friday. Fire chief Jeff Carner said the porch area around a hot tub was involved and damage was minimal with no injuries.
The City of Ottawa will assist utility customers meeting guidelines in December through March. Eligibility requires a letter dated Sept 1 2012 or later from Social Security confirming SSI or SSDI benefits, an application from City Hall, current service in the applicant’s name, and a good payment record. The city will cover up to half of electric bills for eligible clients. Contact Social Security at 800 772 1213 or 866 698 2561 for SSI or SSDI details, or Betty Simpson at Ottawa City Hall 785 229 3600 for more information.
The Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary plans a candy sale fundraiser in the hospital lobby at 1301 S. Main St from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. All cash and personal checks will be accepted, with proceeds supporting the auxiliary's next project. Sales include Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. chocolate and snacks.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office investigates a Friday burglary on Eisenhower Road near Douglas Road. About 40 dollars in coins, a men's gold ring, a Walther P22 .22 handgun, and a Hi Point 9mm were taken between 4 30 a m and 2 p m. Call Crime Stoppers at 888 311 TIPS or 888 311 8477 with tips. Anonymity is available and rewards up to 1000 dollars are offered.
Market quotes list hard wheat at 8.53, soybeans at 14.65, corn at 7.45, and milo at 6.75. Franklin County USDA Farm Service Agency posted grain prices with corn 7.30, milo 12.25, oats 3.85, soybeans 14.54, and wheat 8.50. other entries show none.
Daily Report lists admissions on Friday and Saturday including Velda Kemper Angela Wright Marlene Kirkland and Franklin County Jail inmates. Police and sheriff arrests span Friday to Sunday in Ottawa Linn and Anderson counties with warrants traffic stops and a DUI case. An accident on Vermont Road caused minor injuries to Cassandra Morris.
Police report 8 year old Ottawa boy placed in protective custody after making threatening comments. A 41 year old Olathe woman reports theft from her wallet at Walmart. A vehicle hits three parked cars on Cedar Street. Robert Martin cited for hit and run. Ottawa Fire respond to a structure fire and assist with six medical calls. Franklin County Fire Depts report a structure fire and seven medical calls over the weekend.
Franklin County Emergency Medical Service seeks approval to buy a Fleetio based vehicle monitoring system for five EMS vans. The $1,895 initial cost, after a 5 percent discount, will auto record idle hours fuel use and maintenance schedules, with a yearly $24 per transmitter upgrade fee. The system wires a sensor under each dashboard to transmit data within 150 feet for reporting and quicker repairs.
Franklin County Development Council invites volunteers, businesses and organizations to support Day on the Job on January 9 in Ottawa. The all day event aims to connect Ottawa High School seniors with work, education and entrepreneurial opportunities in Franklin County with activities at OHS Ottawa University and local sites.
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