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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2002
Page
7
The district court building at 305 S Main will close from noon today until 8 a.m. Thursday for the Christmas holiday. Ottawa City Hall at 101 5 Hickory closes all day Wednesday and reopens Thursday, Dec 26. The Franklin County Courthouse closes all day Wednesday and reopens Thursday, Dec 26.
Admissions Monday include Kimberly Geist Ottawa Nadine Caple Pomona Dismissals Monday Allen Wilson LaCygne Arrests include Nicholas Griffin Justin Smith Natalie Fuller-Rose Jodie Stevens Wellsville Erin Silvius for DWI suspended driving and warrant Reports of vandalism at United Methodist Church Pomona thefts of a cell phone and chimney Ambu lance calls non injury accidents and two medical emergencies Road openings on Sand Creek and Nevada roads reopened
A winter storm blanketed southern Kansas with 1 to 7 inches of snow, snarling travel and causing at least two highway deaths. In Wichita a two vehicle crash blocked I 135 for hours, while Barber County reported two fatalities from a snowy crash. Oklahoma saw additional weather related deaths. Lib eral, Ulysses and Dodge City reported varied heavier totals. Officials warned of more accumulation through the day.
In December 2001 Hannah Saulsbury, age 3, faced cancer while her brother Hunter, 5, shared moments of play and hope. A local group called Hives of Christmas Present organized a Christmas Eve surprise that linked Hannah to Santa, promising an extraordinary gift beyond belief.
Curtis a contract cleaner and Combs in charge at the Pomona post office discuss staffing. Combs says he enjoys leading the staff and serving customers, with a focus on information services and a positive work ethic. He notes a small pre Christmas rush and higher stamp sales.
Sutton notes rising custom jewelry work as shoppers rework pieces amid a tougher economy. Wal Mart reports steady holiday sales with smaller purchases and a surge in returns on December 26, prompting four extra registers and patient shoppers. Vickie Moss.
Ottawa Police Department officers are scheduled in advance for Christmas shifts. Capt. Ron Puterbaugh notes staffing depends on the draw, with a guaranteed 12 hour shift minimum and potential vacation requests.
Beseau plans to continue pastoral work at St. Ann after leaving Sacred Heart. Parishioners express shock and sadness and say he made a difference in many lives. St. Ann’s congregation is about four times larger and enrollment reaches 580, with 78 at Sacred Heart School.
Commissioners discuss next year’s projects and possible holds while budget constraints loom. DGM Consultants’ Don McMican outlines a 100000 exterior metal trim painting project subsidized by a state historic society grant. county share would be 20 percent or pause for better finances. Sheriff’s office bumps pay for jail shift supervisors and promotes Phil DePriest to sergeant to improve coverage. Davis notes staffing remains short but progress.
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