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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 2003

Page

8

Jayhawker street dance kicks off reunion weekend on Main Street

The Jayhawker Days Booster Club hosts a summer street dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday on Williamsburg Main Street with Bubba Hyde as the local band. Donation is 5 dollars, proceeds aid Jayhawker Days set for June 20 to 22 during the school reunion weekend.

Jayhawkers Williamsburg Jayhawker Days Booster Club Bubba Hyde Lori Hamilton Jayhawker Booster Club

Franklin County Jail Bookings and Arrests Summary

Franklin County records show multiple bookings and arrests: Eugene Francis Comstock, 49, Williamsburg, jailed 9:34 a.m. Tuesday for transfer to another jurisdiction. Cindy Lee Patrick, 30, Leavenworth, jailed 2:18 p.m. Tuesday on a court commit. Various sheriff and police actions include James Loflin, 24, on two probation violation counts with $1,250 bond. Steven Reed, 26, released on $250 bond on a failure to appear warrant. Casey Ann Porter, 23, on disorderly conduct. Quinton Shawn Wilson, 25, Lawrence, on battery and disorderly conduct with $800 bond. Janis Jay Gregg, 48, released on $275 bond for furnishing alcohol to a minor. Douglas Edward Davis, 18, Quenemo, released on $175 bond for consumption by a minor. Luke Ayers, 18, and Jason Houston, 16, with licenses and driving offenses. Shannon Fugate, 24, released on $1,825 bond on multiple charges. Drug unit arrestMatthew McGarraugh, 28, Perryton, Texas, jailed awaiting $750 bond. Local thefts include a lost phone, $27.11 gas theft, and $50 cash stolen from Wal-Mart. Violet Teague, 18, arrested for theft with $575 bond. Vandalism and non-injury crashes reported. ambulances responded to several medical emergencies.

Franklin County Eugene Francis Comstock Williamsburg Cindy Lee Patrick Leavenworth Sheriff's Dept Travis Leon Loflin S. Oak St Steven Reed N. Poplar St Casey Ann Porter N. ‘Oak St Quinton Shawn Wilson Lawrence Janis Jay Gregg S. Locust St Douglas Edward Davis Quenemo Luke Nellans Ayers S. Ash St Jason J. Houston S. Poplar St Shannon L.fugate Canterbury Court

Cattle theft under investigation in Franklin County

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office probes the theft of eight mixed heifers with a JR brand from the 1800 block of Tennessee Road. Missing cattle were reported May 12. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-888-311-TIPS for information. rewards up to 1000 dollars may be awarded if an arrest is made.

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County officials end lengthy property review session

Commissioner Don Stottlemire says the decision to defer action on properties ends a long, workload heavy meeting. He notes it won’t be stretched out again, given the time and effort required from the treasurer, clerk, and county attorney. Andy Gassaway can be reached at ggassaway attawa heraid.com.

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Local teen vies for rodeo queen reign by pageant effort

Cameo Breithaupt a 16 year old Wellsville student competes with six other contestants at Abdallah Shrine Rodeo Days at Wyandotte County Fairgrounds Kansas City Kansas. The winner earns a hand tooled saddle and a path to Miss Rodeo Kansas and Miss Rodeo America. Breithaupt emphasizes riding and horsemanship while noting the interview portion tests poise. Proceeds include a carnival car show and a special ticket giveaway for tornado victims.

Franklin County North America Cameo Breithaupt Wellsville Wyandotte County Fairgrounds Kansas City Kan Kansas Breithaupt Abdallah Shrine Temple Gardner Wellsville High School Shrine Rodeo Cowboys Association Abdallah Shrine Fairgrounds

Kansas boosts security amid orange threat level

Kansas increased security after the national alert rose from yellow to orange. The Statehouse opened only the east entrance, with added police and mandatory ID checks. Westar Energy's Jeffrey Energy Center grounds closed to the public and Coffey County Fishing Lake near Wolf Creek nuclear plant also shut down until further notice.

Topeka Kansas Statehouse United States Iraq Kathleen Sebelius Ernor Capitol Sebelius Westar Energy Inc Jeffrey Energy Center St. Marys Coffey County Wolf Creek Mat Grée-Gaidner Ger Greg. Gabdner Adjtaat General Sa Homeland Security

Lake closes for federal orange threat at Coffey County

Coffey County Lake near Wolf Creek nuclear plant is closed indefinitely as federal terrorism threat level rises to orange. Sheriff Randy L. Rogers says the lake will stay shut until Homeland Security lowers the threat. inquiries to the daily status hotline at 620 364 2475.

Herald Burlington Coffey County Orange Wolf Creek Federal Homeland Security Agency Randy L. Rogers

Trains derail in rural Kansas derailments spill borax and corn

Investigations continue into two derailments in Newton and Pratt. No injuries reported. In Newton, three freight cars plus an LP tank car and a Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad engine left Union Pacific tracks, blocking Kansas Avenue for 45 minutes. Borax leaked from a hopper car. The train was en route to Johns Manville plant in McPherson. In Pratt, a Union Pacific train with 78 cars of corn tipped two hopper cars over, stopping traffic for nearly two hours.

Hutchinson News Newton Pratt Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad Union Pacific Eighth Ninth Streets Davis Johns Manville McPherson

Kansas Gas Service seeks 15 percent rate increase

Kansas Gas Service asks for an average 15 percent rise in natural gas rates. Hearings begin next month with public testimony at 7 p.m. June 19 in Wichita and June 24 in Topeka, plus five days of technical sessions starting Aug. 18. The utility, serving about 640,000 customers, seeks $76 million more to cover costs and pipeline upgrades, with residential bills rising about $8.70 monthly.

Topeka Kansas Gas Service Kansas Corporation Commission Wichita KCC Attor

Hospital board outlines improvements and new programs

The hospital plans upgrades to cardiology, lab and radiology areas, a larger outpatient clinic and endoscopy suite, expanded records storage, and a physicians lounge. Auditor Roger Johnson reviewed 2002 finances with no adjustments, while discussions consider occupational medicine programs with local industries. National Hospital Week featured student posters and essays earning savings bonds.

Roger John Wendling, Noe, Nelson & Johnson LLC Johnson Felix Dean Ohmart

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