Ask Amy: Loved dog leaves a legacy of guilt behind
Dear Amy: The dog I had for over 10 years recently had to be euthanized. I loved my dog, but being a pet owner often made me feel guilty.
April 2022
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Kansas Democrat threatens to recruit parents to sue schools for lack of honest history lessons
Rep. Valdenia Winn offered a proposal to House Republicans: If they were to override the governor’s veto of legislation installing a parental bill of rights, she would recruit parents to file lawsuits over the lack of honest history lessons in public schools.
Ottawa City Commission Recap: April 25
The Ottawa City Commission held a study session on April 25, during which commissioners conducted interviews to fill positions on four boards. As the only applicant, Regan Perry was appointed to a position on the City Band Board; Emily Hamm was appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Board for the same reason. Commissioners will discuss the applicants for the Airport Advisory Board at a later date.
Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office hopes “Cold Case Cards” lead to tips on unsolved 1992 murder
The Franklin County is hoping a deck of playing cards released by the Kansas Department of Corrections will help bring in tips about the unsolved 1992 murder of an Ottawa woman. Decks of “cold case cards” including information about unsolved crimes across the state will be distributed to state prisons and county jails in the hopes of generating tips from inmates.
Bauck, Bromert receive special volunteer awards
Each year during National Volunteer Week, AdventHealth Auxiliary celebrates the achievements of its volunteer network. The volunteer program remained alive during the pandemic and returned to active duty in 2021.
City-wide Garage Sale to be held May 6-7
The semi-annual Ottawa City-wide Garage Sale will be held next weekend, May 6-7. According to Community Development Director Mike Hall, city ordinance limits residents to conducting no more than two garage sales at the same location per year, and any garage sales occurring out side of the two designated weekends need to be registered with the city for tracking purposes.
Robert Henry Wendt
Robert Henry Wendt, 75, Gardner, Kansas passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2022 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Fellowship Bible Church, 16900 South Waverly Road, Gardner, Kansas.
Norma Gene “Woodworth” Lehman
Norma Gene “Woodworth” Lehman was surrounded by loving family when she departed this life to be with the Lord on April 21, 2022 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born in Holly, Colorado, on October 9, 1930 to Harry P. Woodworth and Emma Etta Brase Woodworth.
Bonnie Pickert
Bonnie Pickert, age 75, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Vintage Park at Ottawa. Bonnie was born on July 28, 1946 on the family farm south of Greeley, Kansas. She was the fifth of five children born to Robert Chase and Eleanor (Harding) Chase. Bonnie grew up in Greeley where she attended school, graduating from Greeley High School with the class of 1964. On June 6, 1964, Bonnie married John Harold Pickert at St. John’s Catholic Church, Greeley, Kansas. They made their home in Lane, Kansas until 1989 when they moved to Osawatomie, Kansas, and then later to LaCygne, Kansas. Bonnie worked at the Osawatomie State Hospital for over 30 years. She began her career as an LMHT, before escorting patients. Bonnie earned her Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Penn Valley. She concluded her career in 2001, after many years as a Physical Therapy Assistant. In retirement, Bonnie continued working for a few years doing home health as a PTA. John and Bonnie were members of the Olathe Sportsman’s Club. Through the club they made many lifelong friends as they enjoyed camping, fishing tournaments, fish fry’s and cold beers. Bonnie moved to Garnett in 1999, where she enjoyed traveling, fishing, attending garage sales and auctions, and crafting. Bonnie enjoyed traveling with Deen Ruppelius of Wagoner, Oklahoma, they made numerous trips to Florida and Canada. She particularly enjoyed the times they spent on the lake in Wagoner. Bonnie and John were able to share their love of fishing with their grandkids. Some of her greatest joys came from spending time with her grandkids and attending their events. Bonnie’s orneriness will be missed by most (lol) of those who knew and loved her.
County Assistant Health Director leaving for new position
After seven years with the organization, Franklin County Health Department’s Assistant Director Erin Laurie will be leaving at the end of May to assume a position at Baker University. Laurie grew up on a farm outside Madison, Kansas and earned her undergraduate degree in dietetics from Kansas State University.