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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 2003
Page
10
Sketchers, a new Ottawa troupe, seeks seven to ten members for live sketch comedy and backstage work such as sets and sound effects. Auditions run March 25–26 from 3 to 8 PM at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 3rd and Hickory. Sponsorships sought. call 242-8810 or 242-8076 for details.
Franklin County Sheriff's Office probes a theft at 3300 block Riley Terrace where a propane tank valve was loosened causing about 500 gallons lost at Hays Township Hall. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-888-311-TIPS with rewards up to $1,000 for arrest leads.
Admits and dismissals list Brenda Williams and Lorene Finch. A 14 year old was arrested for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct and held at the Juvenile Detention Center. James Lesley Star was jailed on no liability insurance, bonded out. Dogs killed five goats in the 4100 block of K-68. Thefts reported at Wingert's Texaco and Wal-Mart for gas and photos. Vehicle incidents included a fence strike by Nicholas Reed and a tire blowout on I-35 near milepost 172. Fire calls included a structure fire on South Poplar and two medical emergencies on West 15th and K-33.
Nancy Schmidt, 65, a retired nurse at Abilene Memorial Hospital, works one shift weekly but state law caps earnings for retirees. Hospitals say raising the cap would curb overtime, save training costs, and improve patient care, while opponents warn of KPERS risk. Legislative bills seek to remove or exempt caps.
Kansas lawmakers consider a bill to make it illegal to wear body armor during felonies and to possess armor for certain felons. The measure, supported by Sheriff Bud Handsley, passed the Senate and awaits a House committee vote.
Dennis M. McCurdy, in custody at Lansing Correctional Facility for multiple convictions in Franklin and Anderson counties and Harvey County, faces a parole hearing. Public comment sessions are scheduled March 24 in Kansas City, March 27 in Wichita, and March 28 in Topeka, with letters accepted from citizens unable to attend.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center pursues a 26 million dollar federal grant to develop a tularemia vaccine and expands bioterrorism research. The project, funded locally by the university and tobacco settlement funds, analyzes Francisella tularensis as a Category A agent with high threat potential.
Supporters unveil computerized plans for a below ground museum near Hutchinson. A $283,500 federal grant funds construction as organizers have about half of the $7.8 million target. The site will reuse three football fields of caverns with an aboveground center for orientation.
A body believed to be Adrianna Vazquez, 27, was found along a Lyon County road near the Hartford Wildlife Refuge after her relatives, who had searched since February 20, identified her as missing. Investigators awaited positive ID while authorities checked the autopsy results. the husband Jesus Vazquez was found dead in El Paso.
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