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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2001
Page
7
Crime Stoppers reports an aggravated battery in Ottawa at 1 25 a m on April 25. An unknown suspect struck the victim in the face causing severe injury and fled. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers at 1 888 311 TIPS with information. rewards up to 1000 may be paid if an arrest results.
A Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs representative will be at Ottawa City Hall Library in Ottawa at 1 p.m. Tuesday to help veterans and dependents with service work. The service is free with no appointment. For details call 785-843-5233.
Ottawa resident Charles William Lamm, 24, was convicted on three counts of battery against law enforcement officers, one count of criminal threat, and one count of criminal damage to property after a one day trial. Witnesses testified he attacked officers after a hearing and caused damage in his jail cell. Sentencing is scheduled for June 11 at 1 30 p m.
Tracy Black sues Ransom Memorial Hospital and Dr Willard Ransom for malpractice related to the birth of Kelsie Black seven years ago. The second amended complaint filed Dec 15 2000 cites negligent obstetric care between Oct 22 1993 and Apr 20 1994 causing brain damage and disfigurement with future medical and lost earnings. Pretrial set for Nov 20.
Great Bend attorney Don Humphreys complains that many Kansas school boards are inattentive as a Harris News report shows 32 superintendents earning over 100000 a year. He cites a Haysville credit card abuse case and argues boards must tie salaries to job responsibilities while considering collateral administrators. Some lawmakers rebut.
In Kansas City nearly 40000 participants are expected for the National Rifle Association annual convention May 18 to 20, with a board meeting May 21 to 22. Charlton Heston is slated to attend and protests by gun law advocates are planned nearby.
Ottawa Middle School faced a security scare after a threatening note prompted increased police presence and metal detectors. Officials emphasized drills and crisis plans while parents pressed for communication and acted on volunteer security support. Police will continue the investigation with no definite suspect named.
Hospital notes show admissions for Dorothy Stoneking of Pomona on Wednesday and dismissals including Helen Knotts and Barbara Needham, both of Ottawa, plus Ber nice Fields, Ottawa, transferred to Lawrence Memorial and Brad Gilges of Baldwin also on Wednesday. Police report a 16 year old Ottawa male arrested at 912 S Cedar for assault and disorderly conduct and transferred to the juvenile detention center. Thefts include $250 plus a watch and door damage in the 200 block of W Second, and $60 theft in the 700 block of S Main. Traffic incidents include Hallie Waddell and passenger Skye Shay injured in a Sand Creek collision, and non injury deer collision on K-68 near Labette Road. Damages exceed $500 in multiple incidents.
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