Ottawa hosts public forum on juvenile crime prevention
Ottawa sponsors a Saturday December public forum on juvenile crime from 8 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. in the Franklin County Annex multi purpose room 1418 S Main with speakers from local law enforcement prosecutors and judges plus agencies like ECKAN and the East Central Regional Prevention Center. The session aims to inform and encourage coordination, with Kansas Youth Authority plans for a community task force to oversee preventative programs and keep at risk youth away from gangs.
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Ottawa
Franklin County Annex
S. Main
Lawrence
Richard Jackson
Chamber, Recreation Commission
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
ECKAN
East Central Regional Prevention Center
Jerry Wells
Kansas Youth Authority and Koch Crime Commission
Herb Collins
Wichita
Jackson
Kansas Youth Authority
Youth Authority
State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Trust in local builders crumbling in Ottawa opinion
A personal column urges consumers to do homework before hiring builders. It advises verifying references, obtaining written estimates and contracts, securing completion dates, proof of insurance, licensing where required, permits and inspections, payment upon completion, and post sale service. It cautions about finding reputable small-job contractors and suggests patience and referrals.
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Ottawa
Jim Shaw
Shaw
Carl Hornbuckle
Hornbuckle
Pyramids spread in eastern Kansas warn citizens
Securities Commissioner David Brant warned Kansans last Friday against participation in an illegal cash pyramid scheme spreading from Wichita to Anderson County and possibly Franklin. The scheme uses $25 to $10,000 investments, promising sevenfold returns, with meetings held in homes or secluded settings and a structure of presidents and shareholders. It is illegal as a sale of unregulated securities and violates anti fraud laws, with risk of criminal and civil prosecution and potential money loss for newcomers.
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Kansas
Anderson County
Franklin
David Brant
Wichita
Better Business Bureau
Attorney General’s Office
State Division of Taxation
State Securities Commission
Securities Commissioner
Hope House thanks community for support and volunteers
The Hope House board expresses gratitude for donations aiding the food pantry and housing for transients with help from Harvesters and FEMA funded programs via the local ECEAN office. A Christmas distribution is planned December 3 4 and 5 from 9 am to noon for those needing gifts, plus a decorating party December 1 from 6 to 9 pm.
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Hope House
Kansas City
Federal Emergency Management Agency
ECEAN
Franklin County
Ottawa Ministerial Association
Ottawa Police Department
Mary Lois Yates
Jo Hall
Annabelle Pence
Cindi Walker
Third
Walnut
Reader Forum Submissions Invite Signatures and Addresses
Readers are invited to submit letters to the Reader Forum. All letters must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Longer letters may be edited to fit space.
U S Veto Ends Boutros-Ghali Term as UN Secretary General
The United States vetoed a second term for Boutros Boutros-Ghali, prompting debate over leadership at the United Nations. The Clinton administration argues a change is needed, while critics call its approach heavy-handed. The paper urges UN members to pursue future reforms and new procedures to tackle diverse global challenges.
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Times-Picayune
New Orleans
U.S
Boutros- Ghali
Clinton
United States
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
United Nations
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