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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2001
Page
7
Tonight, clear and colder with lows in the mid 20s and northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. For more weather, see Page 2.
Ottawa volunteers led about 160 motorcycles down Main Street to Forest Park for the 14th Franklin County Independent Bikers Toys for Kids Ride. Bill Kneller and Rhonda McMechan from Ottawa joined the parade and a trailer full of toys, bicycles and hula hoops was sorted for ECKAN distribution to area children at Christmas.
In Topeka John Hanna reports two announced Republican candidates for governor press lawmakers for help on funding public elementary to high schools. They face questions on district money needs and potential tax implications as they frame next year’s campaign. Attorney general supporters weigh in as early speeches begin.
General Carla Stovall and State Treasurer Tim Shallenburger stress education as key, yet avoid committing to tax increases. With voters paying little attention before the August primary, both rely on the 2002 Legislature, starting January 14, and Gov. Bill Graves to push tough choices. Both expect lawmakers to resolve the budget and school spending issues.
The Plaza Theatre in Ottawa sold out multiple showings as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone opened nationwide. Owner Richard Dimoush said the film drew strong crowds, with predictions of a two to three week run and high box office potential. Warner Bros. reported a record first weekend, while Monsters, Inc. dropped to second as Potter dominated theaters across the country.
Miller of Ottawa Prairie Ares Experimental Aircraft group plans a replica of early 1920s air biplane designed by A K Longren. Aimed to fly next summer, the project recalls Topeka and Wichita aviation history and the rise of the air capital of the world.
Eighth grader Sam Smith of Ottawa Middle School received the You Make a Difference Individual Award for 2001 in Topeka. He donated $1,000 to ECEAN and part of an additional $1,000 educational trust fund, while leading Ottawa Youth Action Council efforts. He also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and Civil Air Patrol as he plans for the Air Force Academy.
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