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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2000
Page
7
A group of Ottawa tennis players gathers each week for friendly competition. The effort fosters community sport and local camaraderie as players of varying ages and skill levels meet on the courts for casual matches.
Tonight and early morning will see rain and thunderstorms with a low of 60 to 65. A 70 percent chance of rain persists. Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies and a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a high of 70 to 75. Page 2 has more weather details.
Douglas Arthur Carr Jr. pleaded no contest to aggravated battery on an officer and criminal damage to property in district court. Prosecution dropped an attempted second-degree murder charge and eight other counts after a state psychiatrist found bipolar disorder. Sentencing set for 3 p.m. November 20.
Cindy Nauette receives a Habitat for Humanity house at 730 Elm, rehabbed with donated materials and sweat equity. Terry Elston, her residential assistant, praises her progress as she settles into the residence, after years in low income housing and a new job begins to support mortgage payments.
Franklin County commissioners approved a 40 acre exemption for subdivision regulations replacing the prior 10 acre threshold. The rule takes effect November 1 after planning consultant Eric Strauss advised a phased update to the comprehensive plan. The vote followed discussions on space at the juvenile detention center and Mid America Nutrition's hospital meals contract.
Herald staff report shows Ottawa Board of Education members discussing the district mission at Ottawa Middle School. Bill Allegre cites shortcomings and urges accountability from top to bottom while urging advocacy for public education. Tony Keim notes most teachers exceed expectations but a few work only contracted hours as Coen emphasizes teaching is a demanding lifestyle.
Ottawa officials inspect Eagle Scout projects at Orlis Cox Field as the Recreation Commission requests adding two T ball fields and a gravel parking lot east of the complex. Plans include shortening an east diamond for a one way access lane, potential shared funding with Ottawa University and the Board of Education, and a storm runoff plan tied to long term improvements. Four Scout projects to boost youth facilities and safety are under way or planned with community donations and church youth group help.
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