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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1989
Page
8
Franklin County commissioners ruled on 18 reappraisal appeals, affecting 12 appellants and three parcels for Ottawa Co op. The outcome awaits state approval and applicant notification. The panel praised Appraiser Steve Brown's work amid generally few objections.
Budget and revenue projections loom over the 1990 Kansas legislative session as officials hint the Margin of Excellence funding for state universities may be cut. Budget Director Michael O'Keefe warned of potential reductions while urging 95 percent base-budget submissions. Regents and state leaders seek to protect priority investments in faculty salaries and university programs.
Two structure fires in Franklin County within two hours caused damage but no injuries. The first, at 10:20 p.m. on Greenwood Road near US-59, involved an unfinished basement type house with two cars in the basement. owners Michael and Angela Moore. The second, at 11:49 p.m. in Finch's Trailer Park Pomona Lot 13, began in a trailer kitchen. Lincoln Township and Pomona Township firefighters responded. The exact damage totals were undetermined.
A Texas newspaper left blank the police blotter to hide felony victims’ names and details, citing a state law that allows agencies to withhold victim information. The Odessa American blamed the measure amid legislative calls to amend it during a special session. The law, effective June 14, permits withholding names and addresses that could identify victims.
Admissions Paula Sitington of Ottawa admitted Wednesday and dismissals Eunice Ostendorf and Paula Siti, both of Ottawa, on the same day. A 9-year-old Ottawa boy was arrested after a BB gun incident. a window at 31 Powhatten was shot. burglaries include wallet theft at 910 S. Ash and a glass ornament from 708 W. 15th. Several noninjury and property-damage auto accidents reported. local market quotes listed for Wednesday afternoon.
Ottawa Jaycees promote 4th of July Chautauqua Days with vendor stands and entertainment across venues including Plaza shows See No Evil and Time Warp at Club 21. La id events include lip sync contests and dance nights at The Other Place and Peppers with cash prizes and entry fees.
Nicholas M. King 58 of 930 Lincoln died June 29 1989 at University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City Kansas. Services 10 am Saturday Ruhamah Baptist Church near Rantoul burial Ruhamah Cemetery. Survived by son Nicholas II and seven daughters. former Teamsters member. Navy Reserves Korea veteran. Burial follows. Also Eileen Meidinger 42 Roeland Park died June 27 1989 Shawnee Mission Medical Center service 11 am Friday Amos Family Chapel and graveside 3 pm Pleasant View Cemetery Melvern. Survivors include husband son daughter and several siblings. memorials to Shawnee Mission Medical Center Foundation. Marcelene Evans Rantoul died June 28 1989. service pending Wilson & Son Funeral Home Wellsville.
Former Kansas governor John Carlin said he will not seek the 2nd District congressional seat if Jim Slattery runs for governor in 1990. He noted he enjoyed his current work and is partners in an economic development firm in Topeka. Other Democrats weighing runs include Joan Finney and Michael Johnston, with Dan Glickman and Tom Docking also named.
Funeral service for Mr. T T Beauchamp will be held at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday June 30 with Rev. Leslie Beauchamp and Rev. Mariellen Sawada officiating. Interment in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 p.m. this evening. The family will receive friends 1 to 2 p.m. Friday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Beauchamp Family Scholarship Fund or Richter United Methodist Church.
A Wednesday story corrected the term COF Training Services use and purpose. The facility serves mentally handicapped people, not men tally ill, ensuring accurate portrayal of its client base and mission.
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