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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1999

Page

9

Kansan bank staff attend national mortgage training seminar

Harriett Woods and Roberta Gloshen of Kansas State Bank Ottawa and Baldwin City branches recently represented the bank at a national training seminar for processing long term mortgage loans. The bank can process conventional FHA and Rural Development loans using automated underwriting, with loan decision information provided within hours.

Harriett Woods Roberta Gloshen Kansas State Bank Ottawa KSB Baldwin City

Atherton Re-elected topeka carryovers and new board officers

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce Executives announced carryover director Lou Atherton of Ottawa and new officers for the 2000 Kansas Industrial Developers Association Board. The ECCE promotes unity and high standards among chamber managers across the state. Dr Greg Dulos of Ottawa attended the 1999 Kansas Optometric Association Fall Eyecare Conference in Wichita, earning 11 CE hours toward licensure.

Topeka Kansas Industrial Developers Association Board of Kansas Chamber of Commerce Executives KCCE Lou Atherton Ottawa Chamber of Commerce ECCE Chamber of Commerce Wichita Greg Dulos Ottawa Kansas Optometric Association

Central Heights votes delay summer driver education plan

Central Heights school board failed to approve moving driver education to summer. Quorum was four with Donna Jones absent and Ardyce Wilson opposing. Supt. Bob Cole will add the item to the Nov 1 agenda. if approved, 80 to 100 students eyed with $25 each and May 1 enrollment. Royce Powelson and Buddy Welch possible instructors. First-year cost projected at 12 000 to 14 000 dollars.

Ardyce Wilson Donna Jones Charlie Hirt Cole Royce Powelson Buddy Welch

Spencer's death linked to alcohol after crash

Spencer, 23, of Greeley, died in a October 3 traffic crash near Lane after blood tests showed nearly double the legal alcohol limit. Franklin County Undersheriff Craig Davis noted the scene had previously shown no alcohol evidence, puzzling investigators as they seek where he was headed before the collision. Authorities say alcohol related fatalities remain a significant share of Kansas deaths.

Herald Craig J. F. Spencer Franklin County Craig Davis Davis Spencer Greeley Lane Kansas Bureau of Investigation Ginia Road Histor Atte Ottawa Kansas

Franklin County Old OMS Building Hopes and Hurdles

A county committee discussed options for the old OMS building as a community center, county offices, or potential school use. Prospects include 102,000 square feet on 5.8 acres, with talk of an anchor tenant and outside developers, while funding challenges and public sentiment on taxes and bonds loom large.

Doug Loyd Loyd Builders Loyd Bob Marsh Franklin County Community Center Marsh Cummings Louis Reed Weigand Hegos Joim the Sword Chambers

Ottawa man charged with cruelty to animals in court

21 year old Matthew W Wahl of 321 S Mulberry faces cruelty to animals and city pen violations after a neighbor complaint on Oct 5. Animal control officer Alex John Fernandez cited him. Wahl released after agreeing to appear in municipal court. Cruelty is a misdemeanor with up to six months in jail and a 1000 dollar fine.

Ottawa Alex John Fernandez Matthew W. Wahl Wahl Charlie Bowling S. Mulberry Fernandez Bowling

Franklin County police announce multiple theft and fire incidents

The Daily Report notes arrests and civil warrants in Franklin County. Theft included 250 gallons of gasoline stolen from a storage tank valued at 325 dollars and a missing engagement ring set valued at 1800 dollars. Multiple fires occurred including dumpster, grass, truck, and kitchen fires with damage estimates up to 4000 dollars and a rollover crash on I-35 injuring four, all parties treated and released.

Pat Hodges Reno Road Deborah Sue Cole W. Ltd Cynthia Simcha Hill Scottsdale Ariz Holiday Inn Express Arizona Someaine Franklin County S. College Rock Creek Wingert E. Logan Hart Franklin County Ambulance Ransom Memorial Hospital Fourth and Main Pomona High School Apple Lane Jack L. Porter West Third Leonard Cheasbro Princeton E. Wilson Robert Howard

RMH Cuts Calm Services Amid Staffing Reductions Across Hospital

RMH administrator Bob Bregant says Medicare cuts pressure the health care system as the hospital trims staff. Only six of 25 departments meet external benchmarks, with three nursing-related. Bregant notes ongoing action to reduce staff and services, including elimination of a high paying dietitian position. He disputes a Franklin County Commission report of 30 layoffs, saying attrition accounts for losses while many employees quit due to fewer hours.

RMH Bob Bregant Bregant RMH Board of Trustees Franklin County Commission

Bond Forfeiture Delays Case Involving Owens Shooting

In Kansas City area deputy sources say Owens listed Mountain Home Arkansas as his address while bond for forfeiture looms for Mannie's Bonding after Owens failed to appear. The case centers on an accidental shooting of Jeremy Owens, 19, with Randy Owens a felon barred from firearms. Owens faces up to 11 years for involuntary manslaughter and firearm possession.

Kansas City Kansas U. S. Small Business Administration SBA Allen Anderson Bourbon Franklin Linn Miami Ing Bonding Company Owens Mountain Home Ark Franklin County Frederick L. Meier II Mannie Randy Owens Meier Lowry

Dam wave erosion prevented says official confident no areas of concern

A regional official states that dam wave erosion is being prevented and no areas of concern are expected. Melvern's operation and water flow should return to normal by Friday, while Pomona Lake increases outflow to ensure Ottawa receives the proper allotment.

Melvern Raii Pomona Lake Ottawa

Doe notes 1999 funds and rally energy in race talk

The document hints at Dole's fundraising in 1999 and struggles to convert rally enthusiasm into poll gains. It mentions potential placement as a running mate and a deputy role, with quotes about resilience and future public service. The text references campaign hopes and party dynamics, but many phrases are garbled.

Tay Perry

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