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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2002
Page
7
Tonight stays warm and mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of storms. Lows drop to the lower 70s. Friday brings partly sunny skies and a 20 percent thunderstorm chance in the afternoon and evening. Highs near 90 and lows in the upper 60s. Weather page 12.
Ottawa officials led by City Clerk Scott Bird vowed to appeal the 2000 Census figure of 11,900 residents, arguing utility hookups and housing data show about 12,200 Ottawans. He noted past appeals and warned higher counts affect federal funding and annual updates. Also discussed were a $35 million elementary school bond, potential changes to a recreation levy, and county use of Crestview nursing home space as a central records center.
Ottawa police officers warned drivers this morning that school is back in session and school speed zones are back in effect. Capt. Ron Puterbaugh said the aim is to raise driver awareness and slow traffic for student safety, with no clear tally on citations as officers returned for dismissal and continue the effort in coming days.
Franklin County considers selling digital aerial orthophotography to private companies amid questions of public record status. County appraiser Steve Brown notes no complete aerial photo since 1986 and explains ortho photography corrects distortions. firms seek data copies bought at high cost. Commission postpones a decision as IBM Internet services discuss continue.
A Vassar area builder told Ottawa city commissioners he faces financial losses after a planning commission vote, saying he followed city guidance yet faced trouble with Cherry Estates in Estabrook Street. He bought land, split the tract, obtained a permit, then construction began amid street width and paving disputes.
Franklin County 4-H supporters gathered at the county annex to urge commissioners to raise funds for the Extension office. The 2003 budget totals 17.62 million dollars in expenditures, up from last year but down from 2001, with the Extension office slated for about 125 thousand dollars in 2003, roughly 40 thousand less than 2002. Officials warned of possible cuts or staff reductions if the budget holds, while critics noted space concerns and potential facility moves offered as cost saving. Citizens including current and former 4-H members spoke about lost opportunities for youth if funding shrinks.
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