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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1996
Page
7
Pomona and Waverly remain undefeated in area volleyball after Tuesday matches. The report notes both teams won to extend their unbeaten records in the league. Details appear on page 7.
Stormy weather expected Thursday with a 60 percent chance of rain. High near 70, southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Locally heavy downpours possible in strongest cells.
Alden Oldsen, 44, of Olathe, identified as the winner of 15.18 million in last Saturday’s Powerball drawing. He will receive about 761,423 before taxes in two weeks as the first installment, with 759,000 annually for 19 years. Oldsen bought the ticket at a Kwik Shop in Baldwin. the store gets 10,000.
Defense Secretary William Perry says the United States will have nearly 5,000 troops in Kuwait by week’s end and will respond very sharply to any threat by Iraq against American forces or allies in the region. He noted Saddam Hussein has moderated but remains watched. He warned against threats to allied air crews over no fly zones.
Defense Secretary William Perry told the House National Security Committee that Pentagon leadership bears responsibility for failures prior to the June Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia that killed 19 U.S. airmen. He apologized for missteps and said protection protocols in the field were inadequately prioritized.
Ottawa Police Chief Jeff Herrman cites several factors for higher property crime including more crimes by young people and gang influence. He notes mobility, growing community roots, and lax parental oversight as contributing factors while stressing that only about 1 percent of kids are the actual offenders. Repeats offenders remain a major ongoing problem.
The 10th annual Ole Marais River Run, sponsored by the Ottawa Over the Road Gang, will span Saturday and Sunday at Forest Park. About 400 entries and over 1,500 visitors are expected from Texas to Massachusetts for a red and custom car show with no admission. The Poker Run parade runs Saturday 2 to 4 pm, with a route through Ottawa ending at Forest Park.
City commissioners honor Richard Marvin for rescuing Jeremy Watson, a sixth grader swept down Skunk Run by heavy rain on Aug 16. Ottawa Police Officer Mark Pacheco helped pull the boy to safety. Chief Jeff Herrman presents plaque at the meeting. Veterans Day parade set for 1 30 p m Nov 9 with potential alternate route discussed by public works director Andy Haney.
First Christian calls at 242 4699 to arrange a walkers event in a parking lot to receive participants. The route will include the Park and the Prairie Spirit Railroad.
Amid a media preview at Wolf Creek Lake, fifth grader Donnie Foster and 50 regional students earned opening access by winning wildlife essay contests. The lake will open to the public Oct 1 by reservation only, with quarterly slots. 1997 first quarter applications end Nov 1. Local officials say the lake offers good fishing despite warmer temps rumors.
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