Local Renderings Probe Reveals Hidden Inventory Surge
Franklin County's inventory renderings rose by 2.62 million, driven largely by a state ordered probe into merchant and manufacturer renderings. Seven firms account for 1.3 million in understated values. others smaller. Some increases reflect new or expanding businesses. Authorities warn figures aren’t firm, as 40 percent reductions are allowed with documented expenses. Former appraiser Clark led the probe, with about 95 percent of changes tied to federal returns. No prosecutions planned. officials expect more precise renderings next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Franklin County
Steve Brown
Charles Clark
Brown
Clark
Vic Miller
State Property Valuation Department
Coffey County
City Question Box Answers Ottawa Residents
The city fielded questions on bridge work and safety. Edward Kramer & Sons will start Oct 1 with bridge removal by mid October, substructure and deck work through winter, finishing by early May. Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles and move to the curb. City Commission meetings are 9 35 a m on the first and third Wednesdays. Planning Commission at 7 p m on the first Tuesday. Shelterhouse reservations go through City Hall at 242 2190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
City Hall
Marais Des Cygnes River
State Department of Transportation
Edward Kramer & Sons
City Commission and Planning Commission
City Commission
Planning Commission
Forest Park
Trio Arrested For Forged Prescription In Osawatomie
A 35 year old Osawatomie woman Betty J Evans and two Osawatomie youths aged 13 and 17 were arrested by the Department of Public Safety on forgery charges after a false prescription was attempted at Kramer Drug Store. Evans remained in county jail facing an initial District Court appearance while the youths were released to their father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatomie
Department of Public Safety
Betty J. Evans
Kramer Drug
S. Main
Paola
DeLaTorre
Evans
DPS
Barry K. Moore
W. 4Th
South Main
Skyhook
Main
Moore
J.R. “Duke” Cheney
Seniors Celebrate Final Mortgage Burn At Franklin Center
Seniors at Franklin County Senior Center celebrate the final loan payoff for the building at 130 S Main with a Monday morning event. The center was funded by a $15 000 interest free loan from an anonymous donor and supported by donations and fundraisers. The celebration features morning activities, popcorn, beverages, and door prizes as a symbolic burning of the mortgage though a formal document will be created. The center serves residents 60 and older and offers noon meals with advance reservations. The Ottawa area notes also include news of activity ticket sales at Ottawa High and Ottawa Middle School to cover athletics drama and music events for $10, saving about $30 per family, with tickets available at OHS or OMS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Senior Center
Senior Center
S. Main
Kenneth Pratt
Center
Pratt
L&m
National Guard Armory
Ottawa Bible Church
Ottawa High
Ottawa Middle
OHS
Don Duncan
Duncan
OMS
West Point Accepts Ottawa Class of 1989 Cadet
Elizabeth L. Winkler, Ottawa High valedictorian of 1985, was officially accepted into West Point’s Corps of Cadets Class of 1989 after an annual acceptance parade. The parade followed six weeks of basic cadet training emphasizing leadership, duty, and honor, with drill and weapons practice. Winkler is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Winkler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N.Y
Elizabeth L. Winkler
Ottawa
U.S. Military Academy
Corps of Cadets
Army and
Air Force
Winkler
Paul Winkler
Local Militia to Change Command in Ottawa Ceremony
Lt Col Robert E Dunn commander of the 1st battalion 127th Field Artillery will turn over to Maj Dennis E Petty Sunday at 3 p.m. in a ceremony at Ottawa National Guard Armory with units in Ottawa Garnett Pleasanton Paola Olathe Burlington Yates Center and Topeka. Petty now of Topeka is battalion training officer. Capt Tom Reiling Kansas City Kan will take his first command and Capt Jim Stewart Overland Park will lead the Paola unit.
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Robert E. Dunn
127Th Field Artillery
Dennis E. Petty
Ottawa National Guard Armory
Ottawa
Garnett
Pleasanton
Paola
Olathe
Burlington
Yates Center
Topeka
Dunn
Petty
Tom Reiling
Kansas City
Kan
Jim Stewart
Overland Park
Local Ads and Notices From September Sale Period
LB's HEADQUARTERS closes Sept 5 6 7 with new colors missy sizes at 17.99 large sizes 19.99. Litwin's offers Class I Gymnastics for ages 3 up. Ice Cream Social at New Hope Baptist Church 10 miles east of Ottawa on K 68 Sat 6 8 pm. Freewill FBI Sept 6 dinner 5 30 8 pm swiss steak 3. Dance Spin to Sidekicks. Ottawa VFW event. Washington Freestone peaches 20 lb box 8.99 or 39 lb bulk. White rapes and Jonathan apples featured at Waymire's Price Chopper. After Sept 1 appointments at Touch and Glo Beauty Salon 525 N Main. Bonnie Smith note of name change.
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New Hope Baptist Church
Ottawa
FBI
VFW
Washington
Local ads list beauty, dance and shop services
Ad briefs announce painting classes starting 17 18 19 enrollment for day or evening sessions. Turner's Tele Shop offers perms haircuts color and more with appointments available on Mon Tue Thu. The Looking Glass lists nail tips manicures and contact 942-8371. Cloud Nine Bridal under new management with September hours and October grand opening tease. Keaton relocates to Hair It Is Beauty Salon behind Jim's Barber Shop offering cuts perms waxing and more. Buds hosts Country Comfort dancing nights while Johns Barber Shop closes Sept 6 7. Litwin's offers 20 percent off short sleeve and sleeveless sweaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Wilson
BJ. Keaton
Jim
Death notices and legal docket From Overbrook area
Obituaries and public notices list Zachary Allen Graves Moody Ala died Wednesday aged among triplets born Aug. 13. Maude Elsie Marshall Overbrook funeral Friday 11 am United Methodist Church with burial. Admissions and dismissals with Lane and Ottawa, plus charges on David Qualls and Don Gonce. Dozens of traffic and misdemeanor fines across Ottawa area, plus church notices and a hospital transfer for Agnes Schweitzer.
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Zachary Alan Graves
Zachary Allen Graves
Lester Earl
Marcia Stevens) Graves
Moody
Ala
Jennifer
Charles Stevens
S. Willow
Lester Ray Graves
Earl Thompson
Claude Stevens
Knobnoster
Frances Buchanan
Maude E. Marshall Overbrook
Maude Elsie Marshall
Overbrook
United Methodist Church
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Board of Tax Appeals
Fred Weaver
The
Herald
Merchants and Manufacturers
Max Cramer
Cramer
Torch Center
Lb’s
Levi
Missy
Litwin's
N. Main
Bonnie Smith
Bonnie
Ad Briefs
Turner's
Cloud Nine Bridal
App’t. Watch
Bud’s
John
RAZOR
Drake Jewelry
Litwin’s
Cathy
Cathy McClay
the Daily Report
Marie Minford
Greenwood-Roberts Funeral Home
Carroll Whiteford
Sycamore
Lola Sellers
Judy Fritts
Marvin White
District Court News
David A. Qualls
Lane
Qualls
Ita
Donald W. Gonce
Gonce
Kenny W. Manis
Orville L. Beaty
Robert C. Pugh
Wayne Hess
Pugh
Public Safety News
Darrell B. Crooks
Oak
Dianna L. Walker
Melvern
Joseph C. Underwood
Thomas M. Monahan
Lawrence
John R. Strobel
Ronald W. Medien
Pomona
James N. Anderson
Baldwin
Sandra J. Elliott
Lori M. McHaley
Kevin L. Brown
Leo E. Pinney
Brian T. Johnson
Anly J. Arvin
Cary R. James
Walnut
Randy L. DeSha
Russell E. Mundy
John H. Pace
Carl E. Damron
Cynthia
Dotty J. Davis
Willow
Sara J. Burgoon
Christopher T. Grisham
Ottana
Tony J. Hays
Osage
Naom A. Harrah
Mulberry
Jeffrey A. Norton
Richard A. Shaffer
Louis Nunez Sr
Poplar
Michael F. Burns
Kenneth W. Brittingham
Clayton E. Gish
S. Walnut
Clarence J. Schmidt
Brendan. Wilson
Donna K. DeCock
Hamblin
Carla
Hamman
Dwi
Edward K. Mills
Princeton Road
Leslie W. Perryman
Claremore
Okla
Elmer E. Ward
David W. Zielscor
S. Oak
Petty That
James P. Millar
Darin R. Hermreck
Harold J. Bechtle Jr
Logan
Randy G. Smith
Jeffery W. Lineman
Ottawa Rfc
Tommy L. Barker
Chris N. Wiisner
Matn
Krista L. Maes
Irene Bates
S. Cedar
Robert
Mary Jane Duncan
First Christian Church
Dean Chasteen
Carver Bible College
Calvary Baptist Church
W. 7Th
Kansas City College
Wendell V. Arndt
Kansas Specialty Board
Dr. Burk
Kansas
Olathe Office
Joe Ferns
Dengel Son Moetuan
Hickory
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