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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2002
Page
6
The Red Cyclones from Reds Ottawa defeated the Red Raiders of Wamega in a decisive Page 7 showcase. Strong offense and tight defense carried the result as both teams traded baskets late in the game.
The forecast calls for tonight to be mostly clear with lows in the mid 30s. Sunday should be mostly sunny and unseasonably warm with highs near 60. Sunday night brings partial cloudiness and lows in the mid 30s. Weather page 2 notes record or near record warmth again.
Paula Sitlington 32 was shot four times in the head in a Kansas City Kansas car in 1997. Her sisters Robin and Vickey say police have a suspect but lack enough evidence for charges. They urge witnesses to come forward while praising Paula as a loving mother and generous sister.
Evan Daugharthy of Ottawa Middle School unveiled Mathopoly at Eisenhower Elementary, guiding 11 gifted elementary students through a game where players solve algebra and decimals to buy properties. The project blends computer design, ink costs, and creative card and money renamings, demonstrating gifted education goals and the value of clustering gifted peers.
Ottawa Middle School’s historic building may be torn down if a Kansas City developer’s bid is accepted. School board member Jeanette Lowry said the offer includes assuming demolition costs. A special Ottawa board meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday at the OMS to review the offer and potentially act.
The Ottawa Main Street program names John Verssue as executive director, with work to start Wednesday. Verssue, now in St. Joseph Missouri, succeeds Julie Prideaux who left December for Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. He holds a KU communications degree and has prior roles in Lawrence and at Brand Fusion in San.
United Way of Franklin County exceeded its 2001 target with 208705.77 in donations, topping the 201000 goal. Wal Mart Distribution Center donated 113056, with 845 of 1000 associates contributing, fewer than last year. Sheri Harris of Ottawa Truck led the drive amid post 9 11 concerns and recession worries.
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