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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2003
Page
9
Lyndon fundraiser at Michigan Valley Community Church offers funnel cakes coffee and hot chocolate to support the Christmas adopt-a-family program. Sales run 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. November 7 and 8 in front of the D A Market downtown Lyndon.
Thursday admissions include Jessica Loewen and Rachel Browning of Ottawa. Dismissals feature Nicole Andersen and her daughter from Ottawa. Arrests list Trudy Caroline Teter of 1002 S Locust Ottawa for failure to appear and Jason Darrell Daniels of 918 E Logan Ottawa for possession. both released on bond.
Ottawa police arrested Albert J. Daniels and Rebecca M. Wheatley at 318 W Fifth St after a drug raid. Daniels faced charges including cultivation of marijuana and possession with intent to distribute plus a firearm charge. Wheatley was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and drug paraphernalia. A sizable quantity of marijuana was seized and the investigation continues.
Jim Raby, longtime Ottawa Police Department sergeant and former dispatcher, detective and patrolman, died Wednesday at 64. He served in the U S Army 1960 to 1963, earned Good Conduct and National Defense medals, and later ran Towners Ambulance before selling it in 1968. He is survived by wife Charlotte, married in 1960. Funeral set for 10 a.m. Monday at Dengel & Son Mortuary.
The Franklin County Historical Society notes about half of customers select elaborate grave markers while the rest choose simple lettering. Families often add photos, Bible verses, and color, with modern stones featuring varied materials and broader decorative gravesite setups.
The article describes the origins of Highland Cemetery and Hope Cemetery in Ottawa, noting Hope’s flooding risk and proximity to railroad tracks. It reflects on grave markers with religious symbolism, including lambs and depictions of the hand of God, and shares poignant stories from Thorson children and siblings who died of smallpox, highlighting the personal, emotional nature of burial.
In Wellsville, WHS freshman Chelsea Graham becomes the district's first female football player on the junior varsity squad. She impresses teammates and coaches with her hit on a Gardner defender, facing initial skepticism while balancing babysitting and academics. Her family worries about safety, but teammates praise her effort and coach support remains, as she weighs continuing through high school.
Franklin County faces retirement of Public Works Director Ray DeJulio in 2005 and weighs options. County engineer Hub Casper warns against combining administrator and engineer duties, citing time lost to personnel issues. The commission may rely on Taylor Design for engineering needs while seeking input from other Kansas counties.
Kansas officials discussed purchasing the Circle K ranch near Kinsley in Edwards County to retire water rights and boost Arkansas River flow. If bought, the land could become a hunting area generating about 300000 dollars yearly from visitors, fuel, food, and lodging.
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