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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 2001
Page
8
The Wellsville Eagles volleyball team advanced through its pool to reach the state tournament semifinals. Weekend weather forecasts predict clear nights and mild daytime temperatures with south winds, then sunny skies and warm highs into the week.
Ottawa residents near and across town plan Halloween displays and yard scenes as Oct. 31 approaches. Ruth Moore shows a nine year tradition at 121 W Ninth St with 100 plus trick or treaters, while June Cook at 207 S Cedar decorates a graveyard scene. Retailers like Fun and Games and Wal Mart report strong costume sales with cat, devil, pimp trends and plenty of candy and orange decor.
M E Whittaker, a 29 year old army surplus salesman, died by suicide at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium after leaving for Franklin County Courthouse to collect a bill. His body was found in a loft with a .45 pistol and lingering odor drew employees. Local historian Deborah Barker recalls strange noises and ghostly legends tied to the case, including a famed mind reader’s staged payoff anecdote.
Ottawa Police Department will deploy extra officers on Halloween night to monitor traffic and protect trick-or-treaters. Lt Randy Allan urges parent supervision and caution crossing streets, recommends visible costumes, and warns to discard suspicious candy. He notes prior years included vandalism and prank incidents.
Herald reports Ottawa Veterans Day events will span Civil War to Desert Storm with a World War II Sherman tank on Main Street Nov 10. Chairman Harold Mayes notes rising parade interest post Sept 11 and Afghanistan actions as more than 100 entrants have signed up.
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