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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2004
Page
8
Daily bulletin board guidance for Ottawa Herald readers requests items two days ahead by fax email or mail. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced free. No phone calls.
ECKAN will distribute commodity food to Franklin County residents on Monday at two sites from 9 a.m. to noon in Ottawa and 10 a.m. to noon in Wellsville. Items include bran cereal peanut butter refried beans and more. Also Williamsburg hosts a historical society meeting and Pomona Scouts hold a chili supper to fund camps. The Ottawa Library closes Tuesday for computer system updates and Storytimes shift to Monday.
The Sunflower Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 7 p.m. in Roberts Hall Westminster Church 13th and Maple. Marla Jackson Lawrence will discuss African-American heritage influence on quilting and display her work. The president’s service project collects children’s books for local distribution. Guests welcome.
Today features Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary uniforms show in RMH Conference Room A from 9 30 a m to 4 p m plus 7 30 p m entrances for Retta Conclave 8 True Kindred at Masonic Hall 422 S Main St Ottawa University Orchestra and University Concert Choir Magnificat at University Chapel 7 30 p m Steve Strickland at Potter s Wheel Coffeehouse First and Main Saturday includes 9 30 a m Art Guild at Carnegie Cultural Center an open house for Building Trades Class home 1728 Osage Drive 7 30 p m Glen Road concert at Municipal Auditorium Sunday 9 p m OURS Dance at Douglas County Senior Center 745 Vermont Lawrence 6 to 9 p m VIFW Seniors Dance at VFW post.
The Daily Report lists arrests and incidents in Franklin County. Troy Swearingen, 39, Waverly, failed to appear and remains jailed. In Williamsburg a report of criminal damage to property followed rock damage to a windshield. In Ottawa, Michelle Ward, 20, reported criminal threats at 10:30 p.m. on a street address. Scott Raymond Kramer, 23, reported fraudulent credit card use totaling 656.50 on Cedar Street. Philip Sutton, 46, reported criminal damage to a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero costing 50 in damage. Rodney Foltz, 42, Pomona, reported criminal damage to a 1992 Chevy truck with 960 damage assessed.
The Ottawa school district will begin an immediate search to replace two principals who are leaving. Darren Dennis, Ottawa High School principal, and Kim Christner, Garfield Elementary School principal, resigned. A district and outside search will start quickly, says Superintendent Jan Collins. Dennis is pursuing other job options. Christner had no immediate comment.
Franklin County selects AquaTetra Environmental Systems to extend the landfill permit and raise capacity. Principal Floyd Cotter, a local resident, would manage the project with bids ranging from about 13 500 to 18 500 dollars. Officials note hail storm debris filled five acres near capacity and discuss vertical or bermed expansion options.
Investigators link 12 fires since Saturday across Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa and KU Lawrence. A firefighter was injured in an Olathe blaze at the Brougham Senior Residences, part of an assisted living project damaged by fire. A second bank fire and other incidents prompted a task force from local agencies and a $6,000 reward.
Senate leaders shift stance on House passed Kansas Open Records Act bill amid university concerns on personnel files. Kerr and Vratil indicate a hearing and possible compromise as advocates push for broader public access, after a 123 to 2 House vote.
County public works administrator Ray DeJulio and road superintendent Scot Hamilton defended road department performance during a contentious Franklin County Commission meeting. They argued funding limits, growth, and flood damage shape service levels, while commissioners urged berm removals and faster flood repairs.
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