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Flame of Hope Torch Run Heads Ottawa to Emporia
Law enforcement officers from Ottawa Police Department and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will carry the Special Olympics Kansas Flame of Hope on a 60 mile segment of a 1,600 mile state journey. Athletes join in at Ottawa for a 7:45 a.m. ceremony and torch relay through Main Street to 17th Street, Eisenhower Avenue, and Old 50 Highway, arriving in Williamsburg by 10 a.m. andEmporia by 3 p.m. The event emphasizes community support for athletes with intellectual disabilities as Heather Waters of Special Olympics Kansas praises officers’ dedication. Ottawa city band performances are scheduled through June and July at various venues, with contact provided for questions.
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Ottawa Police Department
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Ottawa
Emporia
Kansas
Kansas State Bank North
N. Main St
Main Street
17Th Street
Eisenhower Avenue
Eisenhower
Williamsburg
Mechanic
Heather Waters
Special Olympics