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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2006
Page
7
Kansas officialunclaimed money program tours Ottawa as Lynn Jenkins urges residents to check the Unclaimed Property Fund listings. Banks and others must turn over inactive accounts and other assets to the state. Ottawa area has 2473 items worth over 340000, Franklin County slightly over 441000.
Instructions outline steps to locate unclaimed assets, including checking state databases, using names and last known addresses, and submitting claim forms. The guidance emphasizes verifying ownership, gathering required documentation, and following each jurisdictions deadlines for filing.
Ottawa Herald provides an online property list and MetLife listing with direct links for Ottawan readers. The pages include a money search guide and access to the Ottawa area listings.
Franklin County faces more delinquent property taxes as higher interest rates and fuel prices drive unpaid bills. The 2005 and earlier list now contains 922 properties, up 8.8 percent from 847 last year, driven mainly by subdivided lots and recently built homes. County Treasurer Debbie Hough notes most growth comes from new residential development.
Esther Whitcomb of Ottawa knits blankets at the senior center for the Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter at 230 West 19th Street. Since July 9 she has completed 12 blankets with neighbor Edith Chism helping.
Ottawa School Board adopts online GoEdyStar allowing parents to view their children's grades and attendance over the Internet. As a beta site in Kansas, the district reports growing pains and quick responses to teacher feedback while signups are available at schools.
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