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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2003
Page
7
Ottawa notices that county offices will be closed Wednesday for end of year balancing and Thursday for New Year's Day. The Ottawa Library will close early Wednesday and remain closed Thursday for the holiday. The Ottawa Post Office will have shortened hours Wednesday and be closed Thursday, with limited staff to collect mail and handle parcels.
Wellsville City Council meets at City Hall at 7 p.m. Cutler Township hosts 7 p.m. at 8596 Hamilton Road on Wednesday. Wellsville Lodge No. 356 AF and AM gathers at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. OURS New Years dance is at 8 p.m. at Douglas County Senior Center 745 Vermont St. Lawrence. VFW New Year’s Eve dance runs from 8 p.m. at the VFW post.
The Daily Report lists multiple arrests and reports: Marvin Cox, 21, jailed on charges including possession of a stolen vehicle and firearm with a warrant. Bruce Lee Lane Jr., 33, and Teresa Ann Lane, ? 33, both in jail on charges involving endangering a child and methamphetamine related offenses near schools. Daniel Allen Decock, 38, jailed on warrants. David R. Gordon, 39, charged with driving while suspended. Heather Wixom, 26, habitual violator. Shane Morrison, 23, driving while intoxicated. Sean Hicks, 26, warrant and battery. James Shipley, 22, driving while suspended. Margaret Helmick, 44, liquor violations. Benjamin Garrett, 28, no liability insurance. Frankie Robertson, 38, warrant. Several suspects to see a judge or held at Franklin County Adult Detention Center. Theft reports and theft of electronic equipment noted.
A severe July storm battered Ottawa with baseball to softball sized hail, damaging over 2300 buildings and triggering more than 2400 vehicle damage claims. City crews operated late hours to process roof repairs, while insurers and contractors mobilized to cope with the widespread destruction.
Average daily roof permits reached about 50 with August and September totals of 804 and 839, then fell to 160 and 95 in October and November as cold weather halted work. Hail damage boosted lodging and dining occupancy and raised local sales tax receipts, with July through September showing notable gains before cooling in November.
War continues reports show Jacob Butler served at Fort Riley since November 2001 before deployment to the Middle East. He died in combat and was known locally as Jake, remembered for hard work and a part time job at Nollie's Cash Saver. James Butler, his father, spoke at a troop rally and later visited Iraq to honor his son. The post office presented a Purple Heart stamp to the family.
The board began exploring a large scale facilities plan in fall 2002 due to space shortages. A January 2003 bond proposal of 36 million for new elementary schools and upgrades was defeated 2 to 1. A survey aims to find a voter supported investment level for a potential new bond.
Ottawa officials moved forward with a plan to replace the Forest Park Pool filtration and chlorination system. City Manager Weldon Padgett said improvements such as a water slide and zero entry may follow, contingent on a larger system update. The commission also discussed a park disc golf course, Prairie Spirit Trail expansion to the Old Depot Museum, and improvements at Orlis Cox Field.
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