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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2005
Page
8
Public notices invite non commercial events open to the public to submit items at least two days prior via fax email mail or in person to Ottawa Herald Kansas. Submissions are free for non commercial events and callers are asked not to call.
The Ottawa VFW hosts a dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday with Borderline Country at the post on north U S 69. Michigan Valley Community Church offers breakfast 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, and The Passion of The Christ screens Sunday at Union Chapel Methodist Church. Hope House food drive invited. Fort Scott Friends of Masons dinner postponed to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Scottish Rite Temple due to last weekend’s downtown fire. For info call 620 223 1330.
A schedule of Ottawa events includes a 5 to 7 30 p m chili supper by Boy Scout Troop 118 at Trinity United Methodist Church 630 N Cedar St a 730 p m Franklin County Planning Commission at the County Office Annex 1428 N Main St Ottawa a Friday school holiday for Ottawa USD 2 followed by a coffee at Westwood Model Home 1302 Austin Court Ottawa a Pomona Lions pancake supper at Pomona United Methodist Church and a Saturday 6 30 a m Easter breakfast and egg hunt hosted by the Pottawatomie Raritans with events at Lane City Park and Fairgrounds a 9 a m Jaunt on the Prairie Spirit Trail starting points at Ottawa Country Mart or the Old Santa Fe Depot Garnett a 9 a m Children's Health Fair at Ransom Memorial Hospital 1301 S Main St with free immunizations a 10 a m Ottawa Library crafts session and a 10 a m youth Easter egg hunt at Trinity United Methodist Church 630 N Cedar St
The Daily Report lists admissions and dismissals in Ottawa on Wednesday and Thursday including Douglas Farrell Jacey Clancy and Phil McCracken as admissions and Angela Gordon as dismissal. Arrests include Kevin Reed and Larry Harlan with bonds, plus Leah Sitlington on probation violation. Multiple traffic incidents and a police report record in Ottawa, Princeton and nearby streets with vehicle collisions and a 13 year old passenger refusal transport.
Ottawa City Commission unanimously renewed contracts with the Ottawa Recreation Commission to operate the City Pool and softball venues in Forest Park and at the Orlis Cox Complex. ORC has run the pool since the 1960s and fields since the 1970s as a joint school district and city operation funded by state allocations and facility provisions.
The Franklin County Children's Coalition hosts Spring Fling next week with new activities from swimming to a magic show and bowling. Highlights include a Health Fair at Ransom Memorial Hospital from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday offering free immunizations and a Swim for Life program at 913 E. Wilson St, registration required.
Free admission to the health fair runs 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with lunch for $1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria. Activities include immunizations, fire truck tours, Lifestar visits, McGruff, vision and dental checks, safe handling demos, height and weight checks, glow germ handwashing, car seat safety, games, prizes, and more. Magic show by The Great Scott Dickinson at 10 a.m. at Ottawa Public Library. space limited to 65 per show. admission $1. Other city events include skating, movies at Plaza Theater, bowling at Tornado Alley, and swimming at Swim For Life Aquatic Center with various times and $1 per person fees. pre-register at Saturday's health fair.
A coalition established in 1999 brings together 36 organizations that deliver services to children and families in Franklin County. The group sponsors Parents University an annual fall parenting information seminar along with case resolution outreach programs and public speakers.
Bill Ogle former Franklin County Commissioner died Tuesday at Colmery O Neill Veterans Medical Center Topeka He was 73 Ogle a retired business owner served 1997 to 2001 and did not seek reelection He was the sole Democrat on the commission Funeral is 10 am Saturday at Dengel Son Mortuary
One of the top three county administrator candidates, Jerry Jensen of Missouri, has dropped out citing lack of county management experience. Becky Ortega notes a replacement will be added as consultants conduct background checks on remaining top candidates and commissioners review results at month end.
Kansas lawmakers unlikely to debate a bill banning human cloning and a stem cell procedure after two hours of testimony. House Federal and State Affairs Committee chair John Edmonds said too little is known about the proposal to warrant this year’s consideration.
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