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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2004
Page
7
The Ottawa Herald invites noncommercial events open to the public. Submit items two days or more in advance via fax email mail or in person at 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas. Phone calls are not accepted.
The Melvern Community Pride Committee hosts a chicken and noodle dinner from 5 to 7 30 pm at the Melvern Community Center to raise funds for the community center. In Franklin County the Diabetes Support Group meets Monday at 7 pm at Ransom Memorial Hospital Conference Room A with speaker Bill Pfizenmaier on wound prevention and exercise. A GIFT family movie night with chili is 6 30 pm Monday at the mental health clinic. Williamsburg History Society meets 7 pm Monday at the Old Stone Church annex to discuss cemetery tours. Rural Water District No 6 holds its annual meeting at 7 pm Monday at the district offices. The Legislative Hotline is open year round at 800 432 3924 with access to legislative information and documents.
Multiple local meetings and groups scheduled. Wellsville City Council and Ottawa boards meet at City Hall in the evening. Ransom Memorial Hospital hosts a Vietnam veteran coping skills group. Paths fitness session and Kiwanis lunch run midday, plus Rural Water District No 4 holds its annual meeting.
Tuesday admissions include Gayle Allen of Ottawa. Dismissals list Charles Gilkey, Williamsburg. Harry Papps, Ottawa. Stephany Priddy, Quenemo. Ruby Scrivner, Ottawa. Kendra Shephard, Ottawa. Sandra Sissom, Ottawa. Lloyd Switzer, Ottawa. John Taylor, Ottawa. Births: a daughter, 7 Ibs. 202., to Hayley and Joshua Lockhart, Ottawa. Jail arrests: Zachary Nicholas Cook, 20, Lawrence, fleeing, reckless driving, no insurance, speeding. bond 750. Howard Beau Drew, 21, Osage City, probation violation. bond 1000. Police arrests: Jeffrey Leon Wilkin, 47, Spring Hill, theft. bond 575. Christopher Lynn Brown, 26, 941 S. Ash St., theft. bond 575. in jail. Theft reports and vandalism listed. Ambulance calls on Friday to several blocks. additional Saturday and Sunday blocks noted.
The Ottawa School Board weighs a seven year exclusive Pepsi deal worth over 60000 in products for Ottawa High School. Legal and health concerns prompt further study under Board Attorney Bezek before a decision.
Kansas lawmakers remain at odds as Senator Robert Tyson questions Sebelius proposed tax hikes to fund education. He cites a $1.7 billion five year cost, warns against large increases while farmers cope with drought and job losses. Tyson urges a balanced approach prioritizing education but not starving social services.
After Franklin County Commission reorganization Ed Taylor remains chairman and Don Stottlemire becomes vice chair. Weekly meetings stay Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 am with public comment at 9:30 am. Taylor will represent Ottawa/Franklin County Economic Development and other posts include Ferguson on hospital board and others on local chambers and boards.
City officials approve buying a newer police vehicle from the state to replace a high mileage unit. The car has under 50,000 miles and will cost about 13,700 dollars, with a bank loan to be repaid over the next year to avoid a large upfront sum.
Franklin County District Court Judge Thomas H. Sachse was to decide this morning whether to dismiss two of William Holt's nine charges including two counts of burglary and two counts of attempted theft. Spies contended no entry intent was proven for the Riley Road property. the judge reserved ruling.
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