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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2001
Page
1
Lloyd Steele, longtime Ottawa High School baseball coach, has been named to the state Coaches Hall of Fame. The recognition honors his contributions to the program and impact on local athletics. Weather briefly notes mild tonight with a low mid 70s and a south wind 10 to 20 mph.
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Ottawa residents endure a lengthy heat spell with highs near 97 and heat indices over 100. Meteorologist Steve Kays of the National Weather Service in Topeka says the mid to upper 90s are slightly above average but typical for summer. The heat is taking a toll on crops, with corn notably affected, according to Kansas corn group officials.
Heat and humidity can cause dehydration in minutes leading to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Symptoms include dizziness headaches sweating nausea rapid breathing and fainting. Prevent with fluids light clothing sunblock shaded rest indoors air conditioning or fans hydrate gradually and seek medical help if condition worsens.
Ottawa firefighters battled a Monday afternoon blaze at 740 S Mulberry in the white wood frame home of Michael R Kile. No injuries were reported though Kile faced severe lung loss. fire caused living room kitchen and front bedroom damage with much of the rest smoke damaged. Fire crews contained the fire in 15 minutes and remained five hours at the scene with rehab for firefighters due to extreme heat. Insurance estimates pending.
Williamsburg authorities urge residents to limit outdoor water use while Rural Water District 12 investigates a low water tower level reported Sunday. Mayor Charlie Gilkey said sufficient water remains for health needs and a formal outdoor-use ban may not be signed yet.
Charles William Lamm, 24, of Ottawa, was sentenced to 65 months for three counts of battery against law enforcement officers and 32 months each for criminal threats and criminal damage to property, with all sentences running concurrently to five years and five months in prison. The term will run consecutive to a 23 month prior perjury sentence.
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