Ottawa Woman Tours Biblical Sites With World Bible Tours
Sally Marmon of Ottawa joined 53 travelers on a two week cultural learning journey to Israel Turkey Greece and the Isle of Patmos hosted by World Bible Tours of Houston Texas The group sought to walk where Jesus walked and to engage with local people Marmon noted guides protected travelers amid Kosovo tensions and the trip was led by three ministers with archaeology law and theology backgrounds
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Isle of Patmos
World Bible Tours
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Habitat seeks applicants for Franklin County homes
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County invites applications for home building partners through August 10 for qualified residents in need of decent housing. The current project is a rehab at 730 Elm in Ottawa. Eligible families must show housing need, ability to pay a monthly mortgage averaging 150 to 300 dollars, and willingness to contribute 250 to 350 hours of sweat equity plus ongoing involvement after construction.
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Travel-trailer theft investigated in Franklin County
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department investigates the theft of a white 37-foot 1989 Mallard Prairie Schooner travel trailer from Jay Todd Rys at 2571 Highway 59. Stolen sometime between June 26 and July 12, the trailer was on the lot south of the office with an $11,000 loss. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-311-TIPS for anonymous tips and up to $1,000 reward.
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Franklin County
County considers changing pay, sick leave in budget move
County officials weigh budget cuts including halving unused sick days from 12 to six to save about 32 000 to 37 000 while risking trust of department heads who expected input. Deputy Frederick L Meier notes morale and long term employment affect productivity as Commissioners pledge to revisit the plan amid looming next year’s budget.
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Frederick L. Meier
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Connie Jacobs
Bill Ogle
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Gilges
Don Waymire
Weigand
City explores study option for new or rehabbed courts
City considers constructing or rehabilitating at least six tennis courts for a competitive meet. A lease purchase could spread costs over three years while funds are planned in the 2000 budget for recreation improvements. The boards also discussed grants for Eisenhower Road repair and a Neighborhood Revitalization Program with tax rebates for property upgrades.
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Lambers
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Eisenhower Road
Ottawa
Main Street
Wynndee Lee
Finch
Kansas school finance case discussed by lawmakers and judge
The debate centers on how districts with minority and disabled students are funded. Plaintiffs argue not about adequacy but where funds come from under the 1992 base budget and weighting system. Lawmakers split on merit with some urging legislative remedies rather than court action.
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Kansas School Finance
Tanner
Power capacity update eases Ottawa power concerns
Lambers said Ottawa power users should not notice problems but warned that failures from remaining power sources could trigger rolling brownouts or brief outages. He did not urge the public to take extra precautions or dramatically conserve electricity at this time.
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Lambers
Navy aids ceremony and recovery at Martha's Vineyard crash
Defense Secretary Cohen approved Navy help for a ceremony led by two Roman Catholic chaplains and a priest as the bodies of three crash victims were recovered 116 feet underwater off Martha's Vineyard. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Larrabee said the recovery aimed to honor the families and protect the scene while TV cameras were kept away.
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William Cohen
Bessette
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Coast Guard
Richard M. Larrabee
Larrabee
USS Grasp
Drunk in court nets six months for Pomona man
David W. Helmick, 54, of Pomona, drew six months in Franklin County jail after arriving intoxicated for a DUI sentencing. Judge Edwin Smith said the sentence reflected the defendant’s late arrival and clear intoxication, and offered potential parole after 90 days for in‑patient treatment.
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David W. Helmick
Pomona
Franklin County
Charles Christopher Fleming
Edwin Smith
Smith
Helmick
Sheriff notes multiple arrests and incidents in Franklin County
Randall Ray Tyson turned himself in on a probation violation and posted 3000 bond. Francisco Zuniga and Francisco Vazquez were arrested on suspicion of criminal trespassing as illegal rail-car riders. Michael Ray Kile, 17, faced underage alcohol charges and agreed to municipal court. Michael T. Whalen, 34, held on domestic battery, resisting arrest, and marijuana possession. A 39-year-old woman reported domestic battery. a forced entry occurred before arrest. A 32-year-old man and two boys were taken into custody in a child in need of care case. Ambulance calls noted medical emergencies and an herbicide spill reported by IRE Calls.
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