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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2002
Page
8
Lincoln Elementary hosts a chili supper and carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. at 728 N Cedar. Adults four dollars and children twelve and under three dollars. Proceeds support school activities.
Admissions included Karen Edgecomb Garnett Rebecca Bottoms Springhill Janice Coombes Ottawa and births a daughter to Karen and Jonathan Edgecomb in Garnett Dismissals featured Christy Finch Jenna Wight and son Garnett Kimberly Brannan and son Centerville The Franklin County Jail reported multiple arrests including Rebecca Starr Chad Cline Faustino Calderon Brian Criqui Timothy Wilson Michelle Ward and Justin Rodriguez on warrants probation violations and driving while suspended The Sheriff's News noted thefts in the 1700 block of Nevada and the 4600 block of Finney Road with losses totaling $1569
A semi-tractor at Penny's Concrete on U.S. 59 caught fire Tuesday night and spread to three dump trucks in the adjoining lot. The Franklin County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause, with wind aiding spread and a loss estimate not yet set. The blaze was reported at 9:34 p.m. by a passing motorist. Sheriff Craig Davis confirmed the fire was fully engulfed on arrival.
A Richmond home at 3727 Ellis Road sustained extensive attic and northwest room damage after a fire reported at 10 51 p m Tuesday night. Rex Wilean owns the residence. The blaze, believed to be electrical in origin, is under investigation per Franklin County Sheriff's Department.
Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius and outgoing Gov Bil Graves met to discuss Kansas budget gaps amid a projected 255 million shortfall. Sebelius backed Graves actions, announced a transition team led by Joyce Alberucci, and promised a public review of state government plus a toll free line and website for citizen ideas. Graves signaled more cuts may come with Sebelius’s support, while Sebelius refused to raise taxes or cut higher education, stressing openness and accountability.
City commissioners extended a one week deadline for arts groups appealing banner restrictions after debate over banners on city property in violation of the sign ordinance. Commissioner Gene Ramsey supported the extension while Commissioner Gillette challenged the process and Roberts Rules. Acting city attorney Lowry ruled the city has no formal Roberts Rules, allowing agenda changes by majority. Cleon Rickel.
Lt. Riordan earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for leading a perilous assault at Cassino. Despite heavy fire, he threw a grenade from open ground into a pillbox, silencing the nest, then entered a German jail to aid his wounded platoon and was killed. His actions inspired fundraising for a War Memorial by the courthouse. Liable details include his unit, the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, and burial at Mt. River Cemetery in Raytown.
Republican Phill Kline leads Democrat Chris Biggs by 0.4 percent in the Kansas attorney general race with about 13,000 provisional ballots uncounted. Biggs plans pending count to decide on a possible recount as officials prepare oversight by lawyers and party observers across Johnson, Sedgwick, Wyandotte, and Douglas counties.
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