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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1996
Page
1
The city will seek voter approval to fund 13th Street work through the capital improvements mill levy. Lambers proposes issuing 550000 in bonds to cover costs with any excess used to repay the bonds. The meeting includes a FOOE special use permit, committee appointments, and a beer license application by Mitchell Rorabaugh.
Ottawa ParWore residents are urged to gather in front of the Franklin County Courthouse from 12 15 to 12 45 p m Thursday for the local observance. Organizers note growth from about 50 to nearly 100 participants and cite a nationwide trend toward both private and public prayer with references to the Promise Keepers rally and the historical origins of the National Day of Prayer in 1952.
ORV to break ground Wednesday for Village West at 1120 W. 15th. The ceremony will honor Maslene Switzer, retire in May, and be attended by Sheryl Burris John Howe and Ottawa Mayor Gene Ramsey. The project adds 40 new residential suites for seniors with 20 for daily living and 20 for Alzheimer's care, boosting ORV staff by about 25 to 175.
Commission reviews a public works structure sharing space with utilities for a 100 by 200 foot area and a separate 7,500 square foot shop. Devore estimates total project cost at 1,444,500 including site work, construction, services, equipment and furnishings.
Franklin County officials consider challenging an order issued by Sachse described as unconstitutional and vague. Commissioner Bezek labeled it legally deficient and warned it could jeopardize Ottawa police, potentially prompting a District Court declaratory judgment to halt the broad, ongoing rules. The four attending city commissioners supported contesting the order, with Matt Matthews absent.
A string of roadside notices promotes Hand & Body Therapy in French Vanilla and Cam Ie fragrances by Marla Norman, green leaf sachets, and recycling pickups. The Farmers Market at 1418 8 Main runs May 1 at 4 p.m. Windy Pines advertises Mother’s Day specials with fountains and planters, Visa and gift certificates, near Hiway 60. Contact numbers log 242-1176 and 242-5214.
The forecast calls for mostly clear conditions tonight with a low near 40 and a northwest wind of 5 to 15 mph. Thursday remains dry and mild with lows around 40 to 45 and highs in the 70s, followed by a warmer Friday with lows in the 40s and highs in the 70s to mid 80s from east to west. Saturday brings a chance of thunderstorms with lows 40s to 50s and highs upper 70s to 80s.
Square Fair draws crowds with Greek chicken, barbecue, burgers and funnel cakes plus crafts exhibits. Highlights include the Pieces and Patches Quilt Show, Holy Angels School art, Haring House tours, Maureen Harvey weaving, Walker Art Collection at Garnett Library, Lions Club fun run, go kart races May 11 12 at Lake Garnett Park, and Spring Cleanup Week May 6 10. Residents urged to separate trash and call City Hall for large-item pickups.
The Ottawa Herald features staff and contributors including John D. Montgomery Jay Bemis Tom Love Debra Challis Gene Kelsey Wayne Snow and Jean Rosaman in a byline and contribution roundup across the paper.
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