Anatomy of a Tornado continues on Page 7
Kansas tornado statistics show 19 deaths in Osage, seven in Franklin, four in Anderson with none in Miami since 1950. February to December count totals span 8 to 503 in peak months, while Texas and Oklahoma lead in frequency. Fred Otsby notes most tornadoes are brief and mild, with about 2 percent in the violent 200 mph category, and common myths debunked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hitch
Franklin County
Osage
Miami County
Anderson County
Kansas
Franklin
Anderson
Miami
Texas
Oklahoma
Fred Otsby
Kansas City
Otsby
Area Communities Prepare for Tornado Season in Franklin County
Franklin County and Anderson area civil defense officials ready for tornado season. Weather service alerts trigger spotters in Ottawa Wellsville Williamsburg Pomona and nearby towns. Sirens and PA systems warn residents as patrol cars relay warnings and shelters are mobilized. Norton notes six spotters with police radios to monitor channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Franklin County
Anderson
National Weather Service
Rex Bowling
Chippewa
Kirawood
Sheriff's
Ottawa
Bowling
Wellaville
Williamsburg
Pomona
Dennis Norton
Norton
Ottawa school board and teachers discuss grade cards and sick leave
Ottawa school board and teacher negotiators met to compare two spring proposals. The board asks elementary teachers to prepare grade cards by the last day of school, while teachers seek a cap on days drawn from the district sick leave bank. Elementary input will be sought as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Bemis
Ottawa School Board
H D Lee to add jobs as denim jacket line nears
H D Lee plans to hire about 50 more workers at its Ottawa plant by end of March to support a new denim jacket line. Bruce Plant in Kansas City already employs around 50 in laundry and pressing. Former workers are being recalled on a seniority basis with health benefits starting immediately as bookings rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Ottawa
H.D. Lee
Bruce
W. 17Th
A.F. Ahnemann
Ahnemann
Ottawa Commissioner May Refuse Panel Role In DPS Probe
Ottawa city commissioner Fred Heathman said he may not participate in naming a panel of local residents to investigate the Department of Public Safety. The study session and panel plan aim to define the probe scope with Thompson arranging a moderator from the League of Kansas Municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Ottawa
Fred Heathman
Department of Public Safety
Heathman
City Commission
Tom Crockett
Crockett
Police International Ltd
Virginia
City of Ottawa
Jim McCrea
W.D. Bemmels
Thompson
City Hall
League of Kansas Municipalities
Bernie Hayen
League
DPS
Hayen
Haven
Topeka
Lyle Dresher
Dresher
Police and Fire Safety Department
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Colo Air
Lilust
Mm Scott
the School Board
OMS
OHS
Nancy Hale
Bud Gollier
Gollier
Almeda Edwards
Elaine Herrman
Hawthorne
Herrman
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