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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2001
Page
7
Central Heights boys and Pomona girls each clinched their third consecutive league track title. Weather outlook calls for tonight mostly clear with a low around 65 and southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, and Tuesday turning unseasonably warm with near record highs 90 to 95 and similar winds.
The 29th annual Square Fair in Garnett drew a large crowd on Saturday on the courthouse square. Organizers noted steady attendance on a sunny day, with 125 arts and crafts booths, concessions, children's activities, a clown and DJ. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women, the event funds scholarships and donations to local causes.
Ottawa plans to demolish the Otasco building at First and Main may pause as John Merrell reports the Morrisseys of Los Angeles area intend to buy and renovate. They would redevelop the first floor into a restaurant with banquet space on the second floor, restoring the original facade. The plan hinges on obtaining a letter of intent and securing Neighborhood Revitalization tax breaks.
Kansas City voters north of the Missouri River question why the light rail plan worth 793 million dollars excludes direct service to Kansas City International Airport. The 23.8 mile line would run from southeast Kansas City through downtown and across the river, stopping nearly 13 miles from the airport. Planners say the route prioritizes serving the urban core first, with airport access to come later.
Shepherd “Shep” Collins, 58, who led a biker caravan in Ottawa as head of the annual Toys for Kids Ride for 13 years, died at his home. A GM Fairfax Plant worker and founder of the Anklin County Independent Bikers Association, he inspired many with his blunt, generous style. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Ottawa.
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