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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2000
Page
4
Residents near Popocatepetl initially shrugged at ash plumes but Monday’s eruption, the strongest in 1,200 years, changed attitudes. Evacuations remain, with shelters holding evacuees through the holidays as scientists warn energy may build again and return trips to feed animals continue.
Bethlehem remains access restricted amid Israeli Palestinian violence as foreign passport holders may pass the checkpoint but must switch from Israeli to Palestinian buses or walk. Tourists face a longer route to Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity while security incidents continue in Beit Jalla and Gilo.
Israeli elder statesman Shimon Peres announced a bid to challenge Ariel Sharon for prime minister but faced immediate opposition from Meretz and Barak allies. Meretz urged Peres to align with Barak, while Peres rejected unity, saying the camp could still coalesce to defeat Sharon.
The U N appointed panel says evidence implicating Liberian President Charles Taylor in illegal diamond trafficking and arms smuggling to Sierra Leone's RUF is 100 percent solid. It calls for a diamond embargo on Liberia until it proves it stopped trafficking. Taylor denies wrongdoing.
Notice from Franklin County Planning Commission sets 7:30 PM January 18, 2001 in Ottawa Kansas at 1418 South Main for a public hearing on an 8X permit to continue Rock Crash Auto and used equipment sales after current zoning as A-3 Agricultural District. Owners are Kenneth and Jessica Stotlemina. Reports and recommendations will go to the County Commissioners.
Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing January 18 at the Franklin Building in Ottawa Kansas to consider a request to continue salvaging concrete mixer drums at Hilltop Maintenance Systems on a B 2 zoned tract. Property owner of record is Donald Finkler.
Tamil Tiger rebels announced a monthlong unilateral ceasefire from midnight December 24, 2000, to January 24, 2001 to boost peace talks. LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran ordered all combatants to cease hostile actions and offered to extend the pause if the government reciprocates. Government officials welcomed the gesture but warned past truces failed.
Stark Truss Company Inc applied to Franklin County Board of County Commissioners for an ad valorum tax exemption under Article X. A public hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. January 3, 2001 in the Commission Office at the Franklin County Courthouse Ottawa Kansas. Community members with an interest or testimony are invited.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc seeks ad valorem tax exemption under Article XI Section 13 of the Kansas Constitution. Resolution 92-28. Administrative Review Committee studied the application. A public hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. January 3, 2001 at the Franklin County Courthouse Commission Office in Ottawa Kansas.
The Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing January 18 2001 at 7 30 PM in the Franklin County Annex Building Ottawa Kansas to consider an aquast permit for Tri 8 Lumber in Cutler Township on a 42 acre tract described as starting 35 rods east of the NW corner of SW quarter section 24 17 20 E then 160 rods south 42 rods east 160 rods north 42 rods to the beginning current zoning A 3 agricultural district owner of record Thomas Stottlemire Commissioners of Franklin County Kansas final determination
Franklin County Planning Commission will meet at 7:90 PM on January 18, 2001, to consider rezoning 36 2/3 acres in Cutler Township from A-3 Agricultural District to other zoning. Property owner of record is Emma Stottlemire. The hearing will address easement and land described as part of Sec 24 and Sec 23, Twp 17, Aug. 20, in Franklin County Kansas.
Franklin County plans a 7:00 PM January 1, 2001 hearing on a preliminary plat request for Reese Estates in Lot2 Moldenhauer Addition outside Franklin city limits. Owner of record is K Dale Reese, with easements and restrictions per the recorded plan and Kansas statutes cited.
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