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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1990
Page
7
Weather notes from Franklin County forecast a dry period from Wednesday to Friday with mild midweek temperatures and a cooling trend into Friday. Highs range from the 60s Wednesday to the upper 30s to mid-40s by Friday. overnight lows vary from the upper 20s to the mid-30s. Winds shift from light southwest to northeast later, with scattered clouds and a chance of light rain early Tuesday.
Mike Reed of the Ottawa Department of Public Safety is named the new sheriff's DEU representative, replacing Brad Gilges who left to head the county dispatch center. Reed, a DPS sergeant since 1983, previously served on the DEU and will resign from DPS to take the post. Wendell Barker called Reed’s DEU experience a definite plus. Reed is Belleville High School and Fort Hays State University graduate.
Franklin County Commissioners heard cost estimates to remodel and move two offices into the former Alco building at 15th and Main. Architect Devore outlined space for health and extension offices, subtenants, and total lease at 1.60 per square foot. Remodeling quoted at about 5.52 per square foot with 60 to 90 days for initial work.
The Joint Claims Against the State Committee rejected Marcia Tomson Stingley’s $200,000 claim from attorney general Robert Stephan for a breach of contract judgment won in 1988. The panel allowed no dissent, despite prior debate and threats of further action by Stingley’s attorney.
Obituary notices report the deaths and funeral details for Marjorie June Judy Sloan 73 of Wellsville Oma Turner Meister 69 of Denver and Dorothy Marie Baker 78 of San Francisco. Sloan died January 6 1990 with services in Wellsville and burial at Wellsville Cemetery. Meister funeral held January 1990 in Denver with burial at Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens. Baker formerly of Ottawa died December 12 1989 in San Francisco with ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean. Survivors include spouses children siblings and grandchildren as listed.
Overland Park woman Barbara Ann Bailey, 40, is charged with promoting prostitution and promoting sexual performance by a minor after police say her operation used escort services to run a large network across Kansas and Missouri. Authorities seized computers and records listing hundreds of customers and employees.
Admissions list Maxine Collins Heloisa Elmore Roger D Oakes Linda L Ferris of Ottawa Friday and Devon Welen of Ottawa Sunday Dismissals Heloise Elmore Ottawa Friday and David Richardson Frances Lucas of Ottawa Sunday Births Mr and Mrs Dennis Gragg Ottawa a daughter 8 lbs 107 Friday Sheriffs News arrests Scott Kingsolver Paola Sunday on speeding and suspended license released on 100 bond KHP Friday Malin Ford Lawrence marijuana bond 250 Roy C Ristilt Overland Park marijuana released Public Safety News arrest James Hale Princeton Sunday charge Richard Lee Evans Princeton arrested Saturday for open container later released A 15 year old Princeton boy underage malt beverage consumption later released Theft between 7 30 am and 2 30 pm Thursday dog belonging to Mary J Nichols 927 Ash worth 50 Vandalism 318 W 2nd apartment house damage 1500’s owner George W Sall 632 Hemlock Damage later listed Theft of windshield and doors on a pickup 900 block North Hickory damage 00 Accident non injury 1500 block South Main Dewayne Lofgresn Ottawa RFD 3 rear end collision with Annette R Meyers Princeton damage under 500 Local markets Ottawa Co op quotes and ASCS prices for wheat corn milo soybeans and PIK certificates.
In Bogotá a split surfaced within President Virgilio Barco's government over expanding U S naval air and sea patrols in the Caribbean to curb drug trafficking. Barco reportedly backs the action while Foreign Minister Londono Paredes resists, sparking protests by opposition parties and conflicting newspaper reports about the government’s stance.
New York stock prices moved in a narrow range as major banks cut prime rates from 10.5 to 10 percent. Dow rose 3.84 to 2777.09 at noon while NYSE volume ran 67.15 million shares. Exxon and AT&T gained, GE slipped, IBM dipped, Pacific Telesis up on share buyback plans.
Colin Goodwin, 17, of Dunshaughlin Meath, was charged in Dublin with making a false bomb threat that disrupted Delta Air Lines travelers. He posted bail at 1400 dollars, surrendered his passport, and faces a February 2 court date after admitting guilt when charged. Delta tightened security after the threat affected transatlantic operations.
When you cannot be present, Phone Friend offers kids call service from 3 to 6 pm at 242-6011. The Scruples winter shampoo sale at Charlottes Curl, 1 liter, $19.95 now $10.95, contact 242-2377 at 1740 S Elm Westminster. Westminster Cooperative Preschool advertises Man Wed Fri openings, call 242-1824 or visit new owners at Woman Lake Lodge Canada Gany and Mary Mosher formerly Williamsburg for Canadian fishing rates.
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