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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2002
Page
8
Window hours at the Ottawa post office will start at 8 30 a m instead of 8 a m through 4 30 p m and close at 5 p m Saturdays remain 9 to 11 a m The change aims to clear mail for carriers by 9 a m and was approved after a traffic review.
Edward L. Salyers and others booked or arrested on writs, probation violations, or traffic charges. Thefts include checks in the 900 block of Shawnee and multiple incidents of vandalism, burglary, and non injury vehicle damage across Franklin County areas.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office probes three daytime burglaries possibly linked. Oct. 21 targeted 1600 block Iowa Road, Oct. 22 hit 2100 block Louisiana Road, Oct. 25 affected 2400 block Indiana Road with items stolen including a Sony PVD player and firearms. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-311-TIPS for information. rewards up to 1000.
Republican Sandy Praeger faced criticism from Democrat Jim Garner over more than 25 thousand dollars from Texas and Oklahoma insurers and executives. Garner cited MEGA Life and Health Insurance as a recent donor to suggest industry influence, while Praeger defended independence and cited her record in financial and insurance policy.
The article traces Halloween from mumming and souling to modern trick or treating after World War II. It notes costumes originate from mischief dressed as folklore figures, with many choosing heroes like Spider-Man SpongeBob and cartoons this year. It mentions Halloween's prominence in America with growing observance in Canada and its merging with Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos on All Souls Day.
More than 1,000 people attend an NRA get out the vote rally in Wichita featuring Charlton Heston, who appeared fatigued and spoke briefly. He urged gun owners to vote for candidates supporting the right to own firearms amid hot Senate races in multiple states.
The Gallery of Gifts at the Carnegie will host the Ottawa Suzuki Strings and a local couple growing broomcorn for handmade items. The event features a new recording and the "Tinsel and Strings" collection with modern pieces like Ashokan Farewell. The gallery closes December 21 with extended hours during the holidays.
Franklin County leads the state in implementing a Windows based district court system now in use in Anderson, Coffey, Osage, and eventually all Kansas counties except Johnson and Shawnee. Judge Smith, district staff, and Clerk Val Katzer note growing capabilities and user learning curves. Public access requires name or case number. older filings available on request. Vickie Moss reports for the News.
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