Community notices and upcoming volunteer and social events
RMH Auxiliary invites juniors aged 14 to 18 to join a summer volunteer program with four hours weekly. Applications available after April 3 at schools and AMH desk. return by April 30. For details, call Sandy at 229-8231. Also: Michigan Valley Church hosts a Pancake Feed on Saturday 6:30 to 11:00 a.m. at 6485 FE 221st St. Proceeds fund construction. New officers to be installed by the Order of White Shrine at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Masonic Temple. Wanda Kirkland retires from Ottawa SRS Friday, with a public reception 2 to 4 p.m. at 2215 S Main. Compeer marks Friendship Week with an April 11 awards banquet.
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Franklin County
Franklin County approves courthouse project and tax sale plan
The Franklin County Commission heard that delinquent personal property taxes for 1999 totaled 94 898 dollars, up from 1998, and will be offered at a tax sale for three years of nonpayment. They approved a 40 000 dollar water proofing project for the courthouse masonry space.
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Franklin County Commission
Juanita Zeek
Franklin County
Don McMican
DGM Consultants
P.A
Overland Park
James Smith
Raymond Carey
Smith
Court Services Department
Devore & Associates Architects
Smoking ruled as cause of rural Ottawa fire
Careless smoking left unattended in a living room recliner at 3585 Reno Road destroyed a rural Ottawa residence. Arthur Gale Mitchell rented the property and was away when a neighbor discovered the blaze. The Ottawa Township Fire Department returned at 12 23 p.m. Tuesday for rekindling as the fire burned into the basement.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Craig Davis
Reno Road
Arthur Gale Mitchell
Ottawa Township Fire Department
Ex-officer Muhl requests bench trial in domestic case
Former Ottawa police officer Shane S Muhl 28 faced a misdemeanor domestic battery charge in Franklin County District Court. Scott Ryburn entered a not guilty plea for Muhl who resigned after his arrest on March 7 and a trial was set for 1 p.m. May 1. If convicted he would lose officer certification under Kansas law. Neither side disclosed evidence or plea negotiations in open court.
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Ottawa
Scott Ryburn
Shane S. Muhl
Franklin County
Edwin Smith
Mui
Kansas
Ryburn
Frederick L. Meier
Tornado codes on building safety for homeowners
FEMA studied the May 1999 tornado outbreak that killed 49 in Oklahoma and Kansas and caused 1.5 billion dollars in damage. Experts urge adopting wind resistant codes, noting many residents feel powerless, while Florida experience backs costlier but effective safety upgrades. Ottawa officials, led by Merrell, plan to review new codes, balance safety and cost, and may seek city commission approval after public hearings.
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Texas
Plains
Oklahoma
Kansas
U.S
Witt
Merrell
Flori
Florida
Ottawa
Fort Lauderdale
Scott Lamtibers
Tornado season urged for Franklin County residents
Franklin County emergency director and Sheriff deputies stress vigilance as tornado season begins. Residents should monitor weather reports, prepare a 72 hour emergency kit with water food and first aid, store water in plastic containers, and keep batteries and radios ready. Seek shelter in a basement or interior room away from windows during warnings.
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Cleon Rickel
Franklin County
Jimmie Dean
Dean
Weather Service
Torneo
FEMA safety measures urged for tornado prone areas
FEMA director James Lee Witt opened a national campaign to retrofit buildings in tornado zones. After Oklahoma and Kansas damage, the plan calls for reinforced garage doors and chimneys, venturing into new code compliance and wind resistance, plus storm shutters and secured sidings for businesses and anchored mobile homes on permanent foundations.
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James Lee Witt
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Oklahoma
Kansas
U.S
Midwest
National Press Club
Witt
Ottawa area daily report includes admissions and incidents
Ottawa daily notes list admissions Kaylin Gregg Cleta Ewing and Anngela Olivas and dismissals Edith Miller and Kaylin Gregg Tuesday. Pomona and Overland Park transfers. Sheriff reports include a battery citation for Matthew Stankard and a runaway custody incident. Police logs cover assaults counterfeit checks vandalism burglaries and multiple vehicle accidents with damages. Fire and ambulance calls noted.
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Kaylin Gregg
Cleta Ewing
Anngela Olivas
Ottawa
Edith Miller
Richmond
Dorothy Barrigan
Kimberly Booten
Pomona
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Sheriff’s News
Matthew W. Stankard
Labette Road
Pomona High School
Thomas
Colorado
Senate Begins Budget Debate in Kansas Legislature
The Kansas Senate started debating its budget plan for the 2001 fiscal year, covering social services and education funding. An amendment by Sen. Lana Oleen to restore four Alcohol Beverage Control positions and over 208000 to fund them was rejected 15 to 25.
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Senate
Lana Oleen
Bill Graves
Oleen
Manhattan
Ways and
House
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Harold Fuller
Bob Thompson
Osborne Terrace
Lou Atherton
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
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Roger Bell
Willis Garden Center
Bell
Kansas State University Extension
Weig
Trinity River
Fort Worth
Daily Report
South Maple
Peoples National Bank & Trust
S. Princeton
South Mulberry
Wellsville
Ninth Terrace
Glenda R. Watson
Scott D. Bird
S. Oak
North Maple
Robert E. Shrum
Idaho Road
Raymond T. Moore
Riley Road
Mindy K. Goodale
Canterbury Court
Linda S. Gilliland
Kyle A. Lamar
Princeton
Jesus A. Pacheco
Louisiana Road
Tith and Willow
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