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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1999
Page
8
Faith Lutheran Church Youth Group received 443 from Lutheran Brotherhood through Congregational Matching Funds after a T-shirt sale and Easter breakfast. The money will finance camps and conventions for the group.
Ottawa University awarded Dean's Honor Roll status for fall semester to multiple area students. Freshmen include Alex Alderman Kaci Bethell Jennifer Dean Lurenda Eichenberger Melissa Meitler Misty Moews Lane Juniors Misty Lambeth Rantoul Katie McDonald Marcia Spring Seniors Ashli Adams Wellsville Richard Andrasek Martin Ernst Patrick Lankton Abigail Owens Meghan Pence Matthew Read Dorothy Swafford Janda Van Loenen Amber Harrington Toby Hunt. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher includes juniors Wade Hepner Jamie Kaskparek Sarah Lemp Kristian Olsen all of Ottawa Meredith Sayers Pomona and seniors Kelley Bethell Joshua Campbell Blaine Finch Carmen Hickman Kristi Jensen Jessica Monk Dianne Pratt Lisa Wellman all of Ottawa Zachary Peek Williamsburg.
Guthrie Oklahoma overhauled its downtown drawing about a quarter million visitors yearly. Scoville notes visitors spend at least thirty dollars on average, generating around seven million dollars in spillover, benefiting barber shops and jewelers. Ottawa plans to apply to Kansas Main Street program, with a five year plan and full time director if accepted.
Ted C. Edwards Jr., 804 S. Sycamore, was arrested at Eighth and Sycamore after a pursuit for firing an unknown number of shots at John A. Robinson and possibly missing bystanders near Walton and Burrough. No injuries reported. Edwards faced charges including obstruction, attempting to elude, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct while investigators review evidence from the incident.
A single engine Cessna 210 lost a wing and crashed into the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, killing three Wichita men, Terry Chapman 42, Mark Valverde 38, and Joe Robinson 57, during a golf trip. Snow hindered recovery efforts as remains lay across a 200 yard area.
Franklin County Crime Stoppers seeks tips on thefts at Rural Cable Systems at 3593 Highway 59 near the VFW Hall. Thieves took satellite dish parts between December 20 and 22 and a toolbox plus dish parts on January 7. Call 1-888-311-TIPS for up to 1000 reward. tips are unrecorded and caller ID is not used.
Members of the Domestic Violence Task Force aim to recruit corporate sponsors for a monthly program assisting children affected by domestic violence. Shelly Anderson of WTCS in Ottawa says the program will offer monthly activities like skating, providing something to look forward to for children. The effort, funded by the state attorney general's office, will include a domestic violence liaison from the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and Ottawa Police. The task force meets 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday at the Franklin County Mental Health Center. call 242-6300 for details or to join.
The suspect on probation for conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit burglary remains not arrested or charged as of this morning. Theresa Cummings, director of Franklin County Community Corrections, noted the man is under three years probation with both sentences suspended, with prior convictions in Osage and Franklin counties.
County officials reviewed expenses including a $1500 monthly payment for an unused high speed telephone and data line. Reassigned a radio tower contract from Delvin Technology to American Towers. Rock Creek Road bridge replacement funded largely by federal funds. city of Ottawa tax issue discussed. Retired sheriff patrol car to Richmond. Public comments urged rejecting towing proposal and probation revocation for a convict. Labette Road repairs reported. Juvenile detention computer purchased. $65,000 annual workers comp premium paid from county pool.
Ottawa residents line up for school board and city races as Barb Nelson files for the unexpired Ottawa term and others seek mayoral and council seats in Lane City Wellsville Williamsburg and nearby towns with no Franklin County filings reported. Nelson is the sole candidate for the unexpired term while Lantis resigns and reapplies for a new four year post.
Judy Keller of the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition said Kansas must spend up to 44 million dollars annually to prevent youth smoking. She urged Gov Graves and the Legislature to boost funding for programs that deter tobacco use among children, including prevention grants. The Legislature previously directed half of the state’s share of the national tobacco settlement to anti smoking efforts.
Admissions Grace Piersol Williamsburg and Jetta Sells Richmond. Dismissals Een Collins Ottawa. Arrests Mark Page Waymire Overland Park on probation violation warrant. bond set at 3000. Melinda M Houston arrested at home on city warrant. released after posting 115. Donald E Beeson arrested on misdemeanor worthless check. released after 150. Domestic disputes reported in West Third and East Sixth blocks. Gun threat incident near Apple Market. suspect unnamed black male in 20s to 30s. Prowler reported in West Thefts: Linda Watson reports theft of coat, PS2, game controller valued at 330. Ambulance calls for various medical emergencies downtown.
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