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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2001
Page
12
Tonight is unsettled with thunderstorms some may be severe bringing damaging winds large hail and heavy rain. Saturday brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning with lingering unsettled conditions. For more weather details consult Page 2.
Lockline and Manpower hosted an informational open house in the Franklin County Annex with attendees learning about employment options. A second session runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the same venue as the company weighs expanding its inbound call center to Ottawa.
Ottawa First United Methodist Church presses forward with Spirit 2003 renovations costing about 800000. Project aims to mark the church centennial in August 2003 and be completed debt free for dedication on its birthday. Major updates include wiring, HVAC, elevator, accessible restrooms, classroom refurbishments, and stained glass replacement from 1999 damage.
Moth er Nature sprinkling rain could not dampen Ottawa's Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Show at Forest Park. By 9 a.m. tractors lined the grounds as organizers prepared for food and crafts despite a 50 percent chance of rain today and a 90 percent chance tonight. President Richard Mullins stressed efforts to keep grounds dry and visitors safe.
The Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Show runs at Forest Park from today through Sunday with $2 one day and $3 weekend admission. Children 12 and under enter free. Daily events include free ham and bean supper, music, horse drawn rides, petting zoo, threshing, hay baling, parades, and various demonstrations with ongoing musical entertainment.
A small infestation of brown recluse spiders has been spotted in the Franklin County District Courthouse basement, where assistant county attorneys Brandon Jones and Heather Landon work, along with Court Services. Pest control expert Dave Sellens describes housekeeping and habit changes to deter spiders, noting bites vary in impact and that many bites go unnoticed for hours.
2001 United Way campaign opens at Ransom Memorial Hospital with chair Sheri Harris presiding. Janet Thacker of Williams Gas Pipeline outlines Ride the Line from coast to coast, 200 riders, 16 teams, about 5000 miles, each rider to raise 2500 dollars with Williams matching. Thacker cites past totals of 2 million in 1999 and 16 million in 2000. estimated national goal near 27 million. Detweiler volunteers for Compeer and shares ADHD story. Bennett explains Midland Hospice service and its emotional impact on families, noting humility and close bonds built with dying patients and their loved ones. Laura Potter can be reached at spotter ottawaherald.com.
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