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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2000
Page
8
Kansas Department of Transportation starts asphalt overlay on I-35 southbound from LeLoup to Ottawa with one southbound lane closed about a mile south of Wellsville. Northbound lanes unaffected. Project spans four to six weeks ending near the Eisenhower interchange.
Richard Lee Knowlton a 55 year old former Kansas Lottery information resource manager is charged with altering tickets and computer records to claim prizes over 2000 He appeared in court Monday and argues his own investigations into the agency drew him into the legal trouble The Lawrence Journal World reported a separate November lottery probe tied to misconduct complaints prompting a Graves administration review
Franklin County remains under a burning ban despite some rainfall last week. Lt. Alan Radcliffe of the Sheriff’s Department reports more than 25 grass fire calls to volunteer crews in two weeks, with several fires threatening structures. Violations may lead to citations or court summons.
Ottawa plans emergency repairs on the 400000 gallon north water tower after Utility Service Co. bid just under 36000 dollars. Repairs include draining the interior, sandblasting and repainting. The work begins in October with no expected water pressure disruption. A fund will be created using 1500 monthly Sprint PCS cell tower payments.
Ottawa Commissioners will place the ABK Addition plat on the agenda for a Wednesday meeting. The 8 1/2 acre corner at 23rd Street and U S 59 includes Taco Bell and Pumpin Pete’s, with a new Pizza Hut proposed next to Taco Bell.
Ottawa City Commission on Wednesday will consider a resolution to create the Ottawa Youth Action Council. Mayor Richard Jackson and Commissioner Charles Gillette push, with the Ottawa school board set to join, building on a summer youth advisory group run by ECEAN. The Youth in Government program aims to have youths attend meetings, complete a service project, and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Patricia Kells notes similar programs in Wamego with high post-graduation return rates. Other action includes waste water discussions on Oct. 21 and strategic planning starting Oct. 16, plus praise for the Ole’ Marais River Run car show and thanks to city staff.
Front page report blames city for deterring housing developers while officials push a 600000 investment to spur Fairway Vista. Developer plans phased build starting next year with duplexes aimed at middle income families and a mix of housing styles under a shared cost initiative. Local leaders praise progress but OFCED and chamber voices seek fuller city support.
Admissions list includes Lorene Green Quenemo Waldo Casida Goldie Nichols Ottawa Shana Kennington Ottawa Russell Nordyke Viola Seig Emory McKenzie Thomas Ferguson Eunice Kelsey Ottawa Monday. Discharges include Marvin Callihan Ottawa and transfers to Olathe Medical Center for Lorene Green Shana Kennington and daughter Ottawa. SHERIFFS NEWS Thefts and police arrests detailed with blocks and losses. Ambulance calls logged from Monday with multiple medical emergencies and sick call. Dominican
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