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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1999
Page
8
Ottawa Police investigate a Sept 30 burglary at E Jacal 4025 Main St with funds taken. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-311-TIPS for rewards up to 1000. Anonymity is guaranteed.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink ribbon pickups at local businesses. Pomona High School sophomores attended the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership workshop, while the Oasis Club met at the Presbyterian Church. Pomona High joins a military mail campaign and KU announces several summer graduates and nursing scholarships.
Officers arrested Thomas G. Landwehr and Dawn Alene Miller after a three week investigation led to a raid at 202 N. Day Street. Landwehr faces possession charges and a felon in possession of a firearm arrest, with a potential sale charge pending. Miller was released on recognizance after being charged with marijuana and paraphernalia possession. }
Kansas plans a comprehensive boundary study to assess if districts can operate more efficiently, focusing on consolidation, pupil transport, facilities, and tax bases. The 1999 Legislature ordered the report by January 2001, with concerns about rural schools and student learning.
At a two day hearing on alternative crops Tim Maier describes selling organically raised poultry from his car at Kansas City markets to avoid out of state processing limits. He notes state inspected plants in Bronson and Adrian Mo allow pork and meat sales within Kansas and elsewhere. Kansas officials cite USDA support for looser rules but expect little change.
Ottawa officials discuss building new tennis courts with help from volunteers and nets donations. Mayor Gillette cited multiple complaints about current facilities while City Manager Lambers said OU and the Ottawa school district showed interest in a joint tennis complex. Budget shifts and site options were raised as possible. Burrichter plans to address OU president and speak to the school board.
McPherson County Sheriff reports two children died this morning with no released names while the mother, 34, was injured and the father, 47, is jailed on aggravated battery charges at Salina Regional Health Center. Neighbors say the Maine family moved here recently and attended Soderstrom Elementary. Smoky Valley school officials describe the family as new to the district and express community sorrow.
Commissioner Weigand, KCAMP board, and public works director DeJulio addressed ditch grading concerns on 3124 Indiana Road. Heidner reported issues and DeJulio said crews would inspect. road elevation may be needed later. Meeting hours were approved to shift to 8:30 a.m. to noon until business finishes, effective November 1.
Lincoln residents formed nonprofits to boost culture and quality of life. The Lincoln Arts and Humanities Foundation opened in 1993 offering exhibits, classes, and public gatherings helped by an $8,300 Kansas Arts Commission grant, though matching funds remain a concern for small communities. Ivona Pickering moved from California to enjoy rural Kansas advantages like hunting, biking, and local festivals, noting longer drives for larger city arts but praising regional offerings.
The Daily Report covers admissions, discharges, and a series of arrests and incidents across multiple towns. Notable items include Thelma Heck’s admission, several city arrests for warrants and DUIs, thefts of nail guns, a four-gun burglary, battery incidents, a runaway, a school theft, and a police chase in Olathe involving a stolen van. Fire and ambulance calls are also listed.
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