Michigan Valley Church pancake breakfast set near Pomona Lake
The Michigan Valley Community Church will host a pancake sausage and gravy breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on January 17 just north of the dam at Pomona Lake. Also in this brief bulletin, VFW seniors dance features Borderline Country from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the VFW post with snacks welcome. Ottawa Library offers free 1998 magazines on tables.
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Michigan Valley Community Church
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VFW
Borderline Country
Ottawa
Meetings and events listed for today in Ottawa area
Vietnam Veterans of America meets at 7 p.m. in Ransom Memorial Hospital Conference Room B. Rural Water District No. 1 annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Ottawa Township Hall. Chamber coffee and open house runs 8 a.m. to noon at Agler and Gaeddert, 2348 Main St. Retired School Personnel of Franklin County gathers at 8:30 a.m. at Country Kitchen. Retta Conclave 8 Order of True Kindred meets at 7:30 p.m. in Masonic Hall, 422 S Main St.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Rural Water District
Ottawa Township Hall
Ottawa
Arrest Reports From Franklin County Jail blotter
The Daily Report records multiple arrests on Wednesday including Billy Gene Bush, 42, Lawrence, driving while suspended, released on a $750 bond. Brian Wesley Hooks, 45, Lawrence, driving while suspended with no liability insurance and speeding, remains jailed with $250 bond. Brittany Rose Dunn, 18, 104 Willow St., possession of drugs and paraphernalia, released with no bond listed. Also noted: vehicle incidents on U S 59 near Hamilton Road and Colorado Road near Labette Terrace involving McClain, Thomas, Larkin, Elliott with vehicles leaving roads during icy conditions.
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Lawrence
Brian Wesley Hooks
Brittany Rose Dunn
Willow St
Wethesday
U.S
Colorado Road
Labette Terrace
Jimmie L. Elliott
Pomona
Former county attorney pleads guilty to felony DUI
Wendell Barker, 52, who served as Franklin County Attorney from 1981 to 1993, pleaded guilty to a felony driving under the influence charge as part of a plea agreement. Sentencing is set for Feb 12 in Franklin County District Court. Barker has prior DUI history, and a third DUI in Kansas carries prison time and fines.
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Barker
Kansas
Kansas National Guard unit prepared for Iraq deployment
Ottawa based 2nd Battalion 130th Field Artillery along with Hiawatha units will join about 350 Kansas National Guard soldiers for six weeks of training at Fort Riley before potential deployment to Iraq for up to 18 months. Some may be stationed at Saddam’s Republican Palace complex near Baghdad to patrol and protect convoys. Brig. Gen. Jonathan Small and Lt. Col. Michael Dittamo stressed readiness as the unit marks its third mobilization in 75 years.
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Iraq
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Hiawatha
127Th Field Artillery
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U.S
Saddam
Republican Palace
Baghdad
Jonathan Small
Michael Dittamo
City, Ottawa prepare for Martin Luther King Day
Ottawa officials promote a King Day "day on" program with a 2 p.m. Jan 18 ceremony at OU Chapel featuring state Sen. David Haley and an essay contest, as about 300 OU students and staff participate in a Community Day of Service on Jan 19 across 40 projects benefiting social service groups.
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Herald
Martin Luther King Jr
Ottawa City Commission
Ottawa University
David Haley
Kansas City
Ottawa
Jackson
King
Ina Agnew
Habitat For Humanity House
Agnew
Corporation For National and Community Service
Emergency radio upgrades face grant limits in Franklin County
Franklin County officials, led by Sheriff Craig Davis, report Homeland Security funds for 2004 cannot be used for new towers without a waiver, with a potential 2008 waiver possible. Current coverage is 50 to 60 percent, and a plan for 95 percent by 2004 hinges on grant rules and future funding while officers pursue alternative sources. Also, commissioners approved a pay bump for the Sheme office administrative assistant, with Fred Ferguson absent due to illness.
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Craig Davis
Franklin County Commissioners
Homeland Security
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Ottawa
U.S
Sheme
Fred Ferguson
Commission
Ed Taylor
Ferguson
Ted McCurdy
McCurdy
Ottawa Fire Department
History of old county 911 board explored by officials
County officials and personnel are studying the history of the former city county 911 advisory board amid concerns over emergency communication. The 911 system, once independent, was moved to the sheriff in 1992 and the board disbanded. Commissioners will continue research to determine why.
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Brad Gilges
Ottawa
Wellsville
Gilges
911
Southwestern Bell
Seventh
Main Streets
Sheriff's Office
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