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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2004
Page
8
Daily bulletin board urges entries two days or more ahead by fax email or mail to Ottawa Herald. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced at no charge. No phone calls please.
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp moves its central and housing offices to 1320 S. Ash St this Thursday and Friday with unchanged phone numbers. Prairie Flyers EAA chapter hosts a 6 pm Christmas dinner at Sirloin Stockade Ottawa open to the public. Old Time Country plays 8 to 11 pm at Ottawa VFW with sandwiches and coffee. Toys for Tots drive at Mulligan's 6 pm Saturday accepts unwrapped gifts for Franklin County families.
Free pediatric eye screenings for ages birth to 17 run 5 to 7 pm at Frank Eye Center. Evening events include Union Chapter 15 Order of Eastern Star at Masonic Temple and PATH exercise group in Don Woodward Center. Toddler Time at Ottawa Library, Hynek school programs, and Franklin County planning commission meeting are also slated.
The Daily Report notes Tuesday arrests of Cathy Brannan Quenemo and Rebecca Conner Ottawa by the Sheriff's Department at 3 37 p m. Marie Annette Kennedy 37 Lawrence charged with probation violation released on 100 dollar bond. Nicole Marie Allen 19 619 N Main St arrested 11 53 p m driving while suspended remains jailed bond 375 dollars. Theft reports 6 11 20 a m 4700 Ohio Road four wheeler and items. A dog and two puppies at 600 East B Street Pomona. Deer collisions and injuries reported on K 68. Medical emergencies listed for multiple addresses including Elm Street Shawnee Road and Locust Street.
Ottawa School District advances planning for a new north side school and Garfield Elementary expansion. The district approved selling 25.9 million dollars in bonds from the November election, while architect Earl Devore coordinates flooring, design input from Lincoln and Garfield teachers, and scheduling with the high school. Civil engineers discuss development, utilities, and traffic. City special use permits begin the 60 to 90 day process.
Ottawa City Commission approved higher building permit and planning fees to align with similarly sized cities. The plan uses the 1997 Uniform Building Code valuation to set rates, with phased increases over three years and new rules for manufactured homes and property additions.
School official Servatius describes a program teaching students to consider lunch options beyond the a la carte items. She notes fries nachos and fatty sandwiches remain popular but hints healthier snacks are being offered. The program will be evaluated in January and expands to Ottawa Middle School.
Fire officials emphasize working alarms and will film a video with the Whitacres to spread smoke detector awareness. The family receives Red Cross and East Central Kansas Area Economic Opportunity Corp. assistance and will move to a new rental in January, staying with relatives meanwhile.
The Ottawa Fire Chief warns unattended candles cause more December fires with at least two Ottawa blazes since Nov. 28. Tips include keeping candles in sight, never burning near flammable items, away from children and pets, trimming wicks, using proper holders, placing on heat resistant surfaces, keeping away from drafts, removing debris, and snuffing with a snuffer. Use flashlights during power failures and avoid using candles for closet searches.
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