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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1997
Page
9
Dale A. Pearson of Ottawa received the National Sales Achievement Award from the National Association of Life Underwriters for his client-building ability. The award honors a small share of agents, with NALA serving more than 110,000 professionals.
City arborist Rick Spurgeon explains red painted trees on medians and in parks deter thefts by making trees unattractive and easier to spot. Two sides are painted to prevent removal and some trees receive a bad smelling chemical to deter would be thieves. Since 1985 the practice began after 25 trees were chopped, and only one tree has been stolen in each of the last three years.
An appreciation event for J C Smith, a Ottawa veterinarian since 1945, runs 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Celebration Hall at the fair grounds. The party honors his decades of service, though his wife notes he may still consider retirement. Ed Smith and Claudia Terry now run much of the practice.
The Ottawa plant suffered damage mainly to finished products and packaging with no reported equipment losses. About 62 workers were employed at the time, 60 remained at work after the fire, and officials estimated the loss at several hundred thousand dollars. The sprinkler system limited the spread, and no injuries were reported. The fire is believed caused by an inappropriate light bulb in an enclosed fixture.
A Kosciusko caller sought help on roasting a turkey with the Agriculture Department hot line advice. Glickman and Bessie Berry advised probing the breast thigh with a thermometer to 180 degrees. The line covers broader food questions and lists 1-800-535-4555 with hours and recorded tips.
ECEAN honors more than 200 people from seven counties served by the agency. Bill MacDonald receives the Raymond Lindsey Award for outstanding local volunteer. Janis Foster and many mentors and staff receive special recognition for long service and dedication to Youth Project and Breakfast Buddies programs in Ottawa and Wellsville.
The Daily Report notes hospital admissions and dismissals, plus a busy sheriff's log with arrests for illegal registration, forgery, marijuana possession, DUI, and warrants. It records thefts, break ins, vandalism, non injury crashes, and a medical emergency at Wal-Mart Super Center.
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