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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2002
Page
8
The Alzheimers Support Group and Franklin County Caregivers will meet at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday at Margaret Hall Village West 1527 S Twyman. All caregivers are welcome. For details contact Carolyn Elder at 242 3791.
David Eden, 48, Lawrence, jailed on a probation violation warrant after arrest at 305 S. Main. bond set at 750 dollars. Bryan Hammon, 29, Wellsville, arrested on failure to appear warrant. released on 1000 dollars bond. Vandalism damage to mailbox on Hamilton Road valued at 35 dollars. Several arrests for drugs, DUI, battery, and warrants plus multiple thefts and damages reported across city blocks with numerous bonds posted or pending. Ambulance calls include medical emergencies on Finney Road and multiple blocks.
A 32-year-old Kansas City man was killed when fireworks exploded in his face as he loaded a mortar into a ground launcher. The device discharged earlier than expected, causing severe head injuries, authorities said. Eric Dooley of Metropolitan Ambulance Services Trust provided details on the accident.
The piece highlights the 100th birthday celebration of the Anderson County and Franklin County Courthouses, designed by architect George Washburn. Remarks note strong attendee sentiment. Pomona Lake State Park manager Jeffrey Bender reports a water show and fireworks with slightly lower turnout due to the Fourth falling on Thursday. Events continue Saturday at noon with a horse shoe tournament in Kansas Campground near the marina. Admission is $3 with a $5 per day state park permit, half price for seniors 65 and up. Laura Wolf’s contact listed as lwolf ottawaherald.com.
Ottawa residents can research ancestry at the Ottawa Family History Center located at 1212 Willow Lane. Director Jeanne Bickerstaff notes relocation to the bishop's former office centralizes equipment and aids on site research with Family History Library tools. The non profit center welcomes non members and provides free access with home study guidance and appointments if needed.
Phyllis Rossman treasurer notes parade floats and flower show will reflect this year theme while FFA builds a themed float with a desk and a lawnmower plow replica. John Roeckers family named Grand Marshals. 4-H awards at 7 p.m. and varied events continue through 6:30 p.m. church choirs and 8 p.m. Blue Grass Ramblers performance.
The USD 365 School Board in Garnett elected new officials and voted to raise meal prices and textbook rental fees. Lunch and breakfast rise 10 cents. the $30 textbook fee increases by $5. Sandy Sample was elected board president with Danny Roberts as vice president. The board ratified contracts with the North Anderson County Teachers' Association.
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