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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 2011
Page
7
Crosses marking pet graves in the former Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter location have been removed, catching local residents by surprise and drawing attention to the abandoned cemetery area.
Derek Chappell recalls family dog Laker buried at the Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter site, where crosses and headstones were once maintained. The crosses marking pet graves were removed, leaving grass, holes, and a pile of headstones in a corner. No lots were sold and no perpetual upkeep obligations existed.
State senators voted 24 to 13 to keep the Kansas Arts Commission as a government agency, rejecting Gov. Brownback's plan to privatize it. Sen. Jeff King supported the agency. Sen. Pat Apple sided with the governor, citing budget pressures and possible vetoes. Apple urged directing dollars to education or mental health.
Ottawa voters go to polls April 5 from 7 AM to 7 PM for three open city commission seats. Seven candidates vie to replace Sara Hamm Raquel Fleer and Blake Jorgensen with platforms stressing parks, sidewalks and stronger ties to OU and Neosho County.
Hood turns six on March 21 with band enjoyed by David and two daughters. Four grandchildren share the day as Hood gains to 48 years in Tawa. Bakhias volunteers 15 to 20 hours weekly driving cancer patients to Kansas City for treatments via senior center Youth Action Council East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation and Harvesters. She also loves cooking with her family.
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