Power of the Past club meets at Forest Park
The Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday and again on August 23 and August 30 at Forest Park. The Ottawa Recreation Commission has moved its monthly board meeting to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Franklin County Convention and Visitors Bureau with a study session at 5:30 p.m.
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Veneer Costs Spark City Commission Debate on Building
City officials wrestle with a 355000 project total as rising steel and material costs alarm commissioners. Mayor Jackson questions sales tax cure while planners press stone veneer and gates for park blend. Public Works Director Haney cites planner standards and promises to hold plans for improved times.
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Ottawa asks residents to weigh in on 2006 budget hearing
Ottawa schedules a 7 p.m. public hearing at City Hall on the 2006 budget with a proposed mill levy rise from 43.85 to 48.99 and an estimated $58 increase for a $100,000 home. The city faces dwindling general fund reserves, while officials discuss a possible sales tax increase and compare local rates to similar Kansas cities.
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Ottawa High prep traffic shifts amid south entrance work
Ottawa High School construction on the south side will limit south entrance drop offs and pickups but not affect student parking. Principal Justin Henry notes north and east entrances remain fully accessible and recommends using them. Architect Earl Devore says music department renovations tie to a 25.9 bond issue and expect completion by mid to late November with all heavy equipment gone by September end.
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Ottawa Police honored for seatbelt campaign award
Ottawa Police Department received a 4167 dollar KDOT traffic safety award for purchasing two moving two way radar units. Chief Dennis Butler said the units will be used to enforce belt and speed laws and train officers. 33 Kansas agencies shared the grant, with Ottawa reporting 16 adult seat belt citations 2 child restraint citations 26 speeding and 3 other violations during overtime patrols.
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Buckle Up Prompts $1 Reward at Ottawa Lights
The Safe Kids Coalition of Franklin County will hand out $1 bills to motorists stopped at downtown Ottawa traffic lights on September 2 who wear seat belts or child restraints. State Farm offices fund the Buckles event as Ottawa officials applaud the idea to promote belt use.
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