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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2004
Page
8
Public event notices may be submitted two days or more in advance by fax email mail or in person at The Ottawa Herald office. Non commercial events open to the public are announced free of charge. No phone calls please.
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an 8 a.m. Thursday coffee at Hotz Business Solutions located at 232 S Main St. Hotz will hold an open house during the event and Lyndon Jordan is the branch manager. The Ottawa Stroke Support Group meets at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Gollier Rehabilitation Center conference room at 901 S Main St with a location change noted this month. The group discusses The Conversation Piece and prompts on Creative Questions to Tickle the Mind. Spouses and caregivers are welcome.
A dense list of local meetings for Ottawa and surrounding areas includes the Ottawa Community Arts Council board at City Hall, Business and Professional Women at First Christian Church, Story Time at the Ottawa Library, the County Highway Improvement Committee at the Franklin County Courthouse, Masons at Masonic Hall, Agri-Business Committee at the Chamber of Commerce, and county and city commissions. Also listed are farm markets, kids voting, recreation and planning commissions, Wellsville gatherings, and a breastfeeding support group at Ransom Memorial Hospital with contact numbers.
Daily hospital notes show admissions for Jessica Kiger and Vernon Horn in Ottawa with dismissals for Priscilla Fritts and Daisy Laughlin. Franklin County Jail reports multiple arrests on warrants, contempt charges, and drug cases with several awaiting bond or remaining jailed. Police and Sheriff units log thefts, vandalism, and various incidents across Williamsburg and Topeka areas.
Dennis Butler, incoming Ottawa chief of police, says the positive atmosphere in Ottawa influenced his decision to pursue law enforcement here. The Alexandria VA police captain will replace Jeff Herrman, with a starting date expected the third week of June after a months long interview process. He plans relocation with his wife and two daughters and notes the city’s modern facilities reflect commitment to the department.
Central Heights School Board reports the district’s expansion is on track with bonds of 3.9 million dollars funding the project. Loyd Builders Inc. updates say the yearlong effort should finish before fall, with admin offices near completion and construction advancing across new classrooms, cafeteria, library, athletic complex, and parking.
Ottawa City Commission defers approval of an 18 hole disc golf course at Kanza Park. Rotary proposed the project but officials want resident support from nearby homeowners before any agreement. Baskets would be positioned away from walkers and homes, yet a resident survey may be sought. The meeting also covered an electrical substation funding resolution and other May 19 agenda items.
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