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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2003
Page
7
The Ottawa Herald notes daily bulletin board items must be submitted two days or more in advance by fax email or mail. Non commercial events open to the public can be announced at no charge. Please avoid phone calls and use the provided contact methods.
Franklin County commissioners cancel Wednesday meeting and close county offices at 3 p.m. for Christmas. Ottawa library closes early tonight and stays closed Wednesday to Friday with weekend hours resuming Saturday. Hope House to stay closed midweek while Garnett City Commission sets agenda including Enterprise Zone designation and Lake Garnett kart events. Ottawa Post Office shortens hours Wednesday with staff maintaining mail duties.
Today schedules list a Vinland Living Nativity from 6 to 9 p.m. at Vinland Fair grounds north of Baldwin City, plus Friends of the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium meeting at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. Also Franklin County Cancer Foundation board meets at 6 p.m. at 1168 Main St.
Franklin County jail records show Dustin Shipler in for failure to appear and Hildebrand cited for contempt. Kansas patrol released Christopher Huggard after a warrant arrest. Rachel Brewer, Joe Bowen Jr., and Tara Bowen faced theft and warrants, with Bowen pair released on bond. Sheriff’s theft and vandalism notes list multiple property losses and a vacant home window break by juveniles.
Ottawa school district students were recognized by the State Board of Education for attaining the Standard of Excellence on the 2003 state assessments. Five performance levels exist. exemplary was reached by multiple students across grades in reading math science and social studies, with counts provided for each subject.
A surge in ATV thefts prompts law enforcement to investigate across five counties including Franklin. Sheriff Craig Davis notes many thefts occur on victims properties or from pickup beds, withOwners advised to lock ATVs in garages or sheds to deter thieves.
Franklin County Crime Stoppers urges tips to solve thefts including two four wheelers stolen near Old Highway 50 and a green 1999 Suzuki from Clark Road Richmond. Five ATVs were recently stolen from a barn, spurring concern over rising ATV thefts as owners are urged to record serial numbers and photograph property. Vickie Moss can be reached at gmoss ottawaherald.com.
Claus says extra workload is welcome as children, neighbors learn to cooperate. The Ottawa Herald prints overflow letters to boost wish lists and enlist area parents’ help. Claus credits global newspaper support for keeping his elves on schedule toward a joyful Christmas.
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