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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2001
Page
7
Franklin County Crime Stoppers seeks information on the theft of a gray fendered Yamaha quad with orange gas tank black stripes black seat and pink springs reported in the 3800 block of Eisenhower Road between March 11 and 14. Call 1-888-311 TIPS to help. rewards up to $1,000.
Oasis Club meeting at 12 noon on March 27 at Westminster Presbyterian Church features Murray McGee, director of Franklin County Tourism and Convention Bureau, speaking on the Chau tauqua coming to Ottawa. All members urged to attend with a guest.
Maj. Richard Curry of Ottawa is named Best Field Grade Public Affairs Officer of the Year 2000 by Air Force Reserve Command. A 1970 Ottawa High School graduate, he served since 1972, later joining the Reserve and now works for the 507th Air Refueling Wing in Oklahoma City. He led five month outreach and online staffing efforts benefiting veterans centers and hospitals.
Former Kansas governor Joan Finney, 76, battling liver cancer, spoke by phone for 10 to 15 minutes with President Bill Clinton, who offered thoughts and prayers. The talk followed Clinton's private condolence through mutual friend Rep. Jim Slattery, amid public honors for Finney's service.
Harris News Service reports Kansas officials plan a spring drill to test outbreak response for foot and mouth disease. Drills include roadblocks and communication networks to isolate infection, with culling and disposal of sick livestock if needed.
Ottawa residents Bruce Groninger and Joshua Pesina admitted to area hospital on Tuesday with transfers and discharges following. Sheriff notes list arrests including Gary Davis on warrants, Robert Kile for driving while revoked, Alissa Powell on suspended driving and no insurance, with bonds set. police reports show additional arrests for insurance and warrants. Thefts include $197 stolen on Princeton Street and an ATM card theft in the Ninth Street area. accidents report a cow strike on Tennessee Road and a parked GMC Jimmy damage incident near Main Street.
A Senate committee amended a House ethics bill to curb lobbyist gifts, banning gifts over 5 dollars and separating meal costs over 15 dollars, while preserving total reporting. The House and Senate debated itemization limits and exemptions as Gov. Graves weighed reform.
Five homicides occurred in three days in Topeka, concentrated in east and southwest neighborhoods amid drug activity. Police arrested a man linked to Elizabeth Cowperthwaite’s death. four other killings remain under investigation. Residents express fear, while officials urge calm as Topeka’s murder toll in 2001 stands at eight.
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