Donations Needed for Children’s Summer Camp and Party Supplies
Donations needed for children’s summer camp with items like skates gloves balls and rackets. Contact after 7:30 p.m. 242-5763. Party Pleasers offers party supplies cakes balloons gifts and bakery at 129 Main with phone 242-4250. Princeton High annual school reunion on June 28 at Princeton Comm Bidg Potluck contact Alma Winters 913-856-6318 and Ron Atchison 785-937-2805. Receive a free carnation at Ottawa Floral. Vote for favorite window display at 116 W 2nd.
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Corrections On School Move Districts And Photo Caption
The Herald apologizes for errors in a recent story. The three districts in the alternative school program are Ottawa Wellsville and Central Heights. A photo caption misidentified David Blankenship as a Wal-Mart Distribution Center employee. he works at the Wal-Mart SuperCenter.
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Obituaries for Eunice Ledom and Betty Walker
Eunice Ledom 70 of Ottawa died June 25 1998 at home. Funeral 10 am Saturday at Dengel Son Mortuary with burial at Princeton Cemetery. Friends may visit 3 pm Friday to service hour. Memorials to Franklin County Cancer Foundation. Betty Lee Walker 75 of Quenemo died June 22 1998 in Overland Park. Funeral 10 am Friday at Feltner Chapel Lyndon with burial Eastview Cemetery Quenemo. Visitation 2-8 pm Thursday and 7-8 pm Friday. Memorials to Make a Wish Foundation or Larry Jones Feed the Children.
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Petition drive seeks vote on expansion in Franklin County
The Franklin County Commission allowed a petition drive to place a referendum on expanding the county board from three to five members. Volunteers will gather signatures Saturdays and Sundays at the County Annex parking lot 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with additional tables at Forest Park during Chautauqua Days. Signatures from 740 registered voters are needed, with organizers listing multiple signatory sites across the county.
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Probation denial ends in prison for Ottawa gunman
Joshua Ryan Hopkins, 20, was sentenced Monday to seven months in prison for the February armed robbery of Wolken Truck Stop in Ottawa. He has a juvenile record, multiple prior adjudications including felonies, and sought probation to pay restitution. Co-defendant James Randall Whaley, 30, faces sentencing on conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery.
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Fawl pleads no contest in high speed chase cases
Christopher Leroy Fawl of Overbrook pleaded no contest to a felony driving on a suspended license and two counts of eluding, with other charges dismissed or dropped. Prosecutors described speeds of 80 to 90 mph during Dec 6 and Feb 23 chases near Ottawa and the Franklin Douglas county line. He remains free on bond until a July 27 sentencing, and had violated probation. Sean Michael Hicks of Wellsville also pleaded no contest to attempted possession of methamphetamine after a Feb 24 arrest tied to theft charges. he faces sentencing July 27 after prior federal weapons-related imprisonment.
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Clinton begins tour to China amid ceremony and debate
President Clinton opened a mission to China with a ceremonial welcome in Xi'an and outlined a U S goal of promoting human dignity and freedom. He praised China's achievements while urging political rights and equal opportunity as essential to both nations' strength and peace.
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Ottawa Kansas 10 Day Forecast Summary
AccuWeather reports hot and humid conditions for much of the week with varying temperatures. Strong thunderstorms are forecast in the Northeast, central Plains, and northern Rockies as fronts move through.
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Local Stocks and Grain Prices Report
Local stock quotes show Casey's at 15 3/4, Doir Gen at 41 1/2, O'Reilly Auto at 33 14/16, Wendy's at 24 1/4, with Ford and others listed. Grain markets note Friday quotes from Ottawa Co op and Franklin County Farm Services for hard wheat 2.91, corn 2.38, milo 3.92 to 3.81, soybeans 6.32 to 6.42, oats 1.60.
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