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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2001
Page
6
Tonight risks of thunderstorms some possibly severe with locally heavy rain. Breezy conditions. Lows 60 to 65. Wednesday windy and turning partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and highs 70 to 75.
Ottawa board members John Coen and Jeanette Lowry led a heated debate over the fate of the 80 year old middle school. Demolition renovation or sale were on the table as the district weighed saving a historic building against education needs. The meeting highlighted divergent views on preserving history versus moving forward with facilities.
After a long winter, a mourning cloak butterfly feeds on a Bradford pear on Tecumseh Street. Tulips in corner planters along Main Street color downtown Ottawa as rain and warm temperatures transform the drab scene into a splash of color and modern art.
The third Mayor's Youth Summit in Ottawa seeks to engage sixth to high school students through 9 AM to 3:30 PM activities at Ottawa Middle School with a free lunch. Organizers emphasize community involvement, diversity, mentoring, safe spaces, and America's Promise youth resources, featuring discussions, role playing, and youth advisory projects.
David Wheeler aged 38 of 108 S Elm was given 18 months probation for possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and possession of meth. He must complete a 30 day in program and 30 days in jail.
Wellsville residents formed the Wellsville Community Development Committee after a Howard McHenry CityMark evaluation. The 12 member panel will meet bi monthly with four sub committees to improve city image, park and business district cleanliness, and coordinate with the city and schools. An annual cleanup day is planned with volunteers collecting curbside trash.
Darren Hibdon won the USD 288 school board Position 4 via coin toss at the Franklin County Commission meeting after a 234 234 tie with Barbara Short. Hibdon, appointed two years ago, will serve as he faces declining enrollment and finances. In Rantoul, Carol Kempley won the fifth council seat after a tie breaker, with Ronald Parks earning the fourth seat from write-in votes. Don Covington prepared to take the mayor’s seat after winning the council race.
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