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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 2014
Page
9
Ottawa Herald notes Wellsville state Rep. Kevin Jones and fellow lawmakers at the Capitol spent the week in talks. The group grappled with the Kansas Supreme Court mandated school funding fix. Page 7 has more Capitol coverage.
Mostly sunny conditions with SSE winds at 7 mph and gusts to 12 mph. A SE breeze of 5 mph with gusts up to 10 mph may accompany a chance of rain on Monday.
National temperature extremes ranged from 100 degrees at Laredo Texas to five degrees at Stanley Idaho. The readings reflect a wide spread across the country with hot and cold spots noted in multiple states.
Scott Smith of Ottawa describes storm chasing as a thrill he cannot resist and a lifelong pursuit rooted in Oklahoma's Tornado Alley. He travels the Midwest with Affordable Pest Control, relying on WX WeatherWorks, twisterdata.com, and friend Reed Timmer to track storms. Smith has witnessed major EF5 tornadoes in Joplin, Greensburg, and Moore, and says the experience is both unnerving and exhilarating.
An Ottawa gathering with legislators set for today has been postponed as lawmakers work late at the Capitol. Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce president John Coen says Franklin County reps and other officials may be unavailable for the morning coffee at Ottawa City Hall. The event originally included Rep Blaine Finch, Rep Kevin Jones, and Sen Caryn Tyson and may be rescheduled.
Wellsville High School plans a traditional prom on April 12 with returning customs. Parents and the community can view junior class decorations April 2 from 4 to 6 pm, while students cruise Main Street for an hour starting at 5 pm.
Bark Park Boosters and Ottawa officials hold a leash cutting at 5 30 p m Monday to open the new dog park in Forest Park northwest Ottawa. The event notes separate areas for large and small dogs and upcoming installations like a water fountain and benches. Donations fund brick sales, dog park gear, and a raffle with prizes including hands free leashes donated by a veteran.
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