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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2001
Page
8
Ottawa Fire Department probes an arson at 429 S Cherry around 7 28 pm on Sept 22. A person in a red T shirt was seen leaving. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers at 1 888 311 TIPS for confidential tips with up to 1000 reward if an arrest results.
Former Ottawa resident John Jaworski will land at the Ottawa Airport at 3 p.m. Friday as part of his Flight of Freedom to raise 10 million dollars for the American Red Cross. He started in Indianapolis in a Quickie airplane, plans 64 stops in 48 states, and will collect journey logs signed by local firefighters for presentation in Washington and New York.
Ottawa area hospitals report admissions and discharges for Wanda Altic Lavon Bates Derek Dorsey Masayo Bailey and others with births to Lydia Keim Lyndon Keim Sarah Osladil and Benjamin Hughes Ashlie Madison and Wesley Funk. Sheriff and police updates list arrests on Franklin County warrants and charges including theft burglary DUI and obstruction of the legal process. Ambulance call and road closings noted.
The Kansas Corporation Commission refused to back away from Western Energy Inc. in a state ruling on its restructuring plan tied to a proposed merger with Public Service Company of New Mexico. The commission asked Western to reconsider its July order and Western said it would pursue court action.
Wellsville Planning Commission and residents met to start updating the citys comprehensive plan adopted in 1996. Analysts plan four groups to review goals and policies with annexation and growth placement among key concerns while another town hall is planned for next month.
Ottawa University athletes led by running back Troy Thomas visited Garfield Elementary to promote Youth Day. Thomas promised two touchdowns for Saturday's game with Kansas Wesleyan, while teammates William Young and Morgan Duncan joined for autographs and outreach to encourage attendance and campus awareness among fifth graders and families.
Ottawa University hosts Youth Day with 15 and under students treated to free food and games at 10 30 a m Saturday and free admission to the 1 30 p m game versus Kansas Wesleyan. OU and The Ottawa Herald Edu program pair students with players for interactive learning and autographs.
The Kansas Sampler Festival in Ottawa adds ostrich meat and buffalo burgers alongside bratwurst and barbecue. Changes aim to improve navigation with concentrated Forest Park tents and weekend bracelets granting Saturday and Sunday access. Organizers note milder weather and proximity benefits, with Independence hosting the next two events.
Ottawa officials debated rezoning affecting landowner Douglas, with City Attorney Bezek defending legality while a delay was requested. The board approved the rezoning unanimously. Mayor Ramsey pledged to continue discussions on a public building commission to manage recreation facilities, amid opposition from former commissioner George Marshall.
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