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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2004
Page
8
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The Franklin County chapter hosts its charter meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Church in Ottawa with speakers and sponsors. A candlelight vigil is planned for Dec. 11. Open to all. contact Marcia Funk for details.
Tonight at 5 15 p m Ottawa Library board meets in the library conference room 105 S Hickory St At 7 p m the Franklin County Cancer Foundation board gathers at 116 S Main St Thursday marks the first day of classes for Ottawa USD 290 schools grades 1 9 half day Noon Soroptimists meet at Ransom Memorial Hospital conference room 1301 S Main St Friday half day Ottawa USD 290 schools all students And at 7 p m Ottawa hosts Old Time Television at Carnegie Cultural Center 515 S Main St
Franklin County Sheriff's logs list arrests: Norman D. Devin, 52, Pomona, on criminal threats and disorderly conduct charges, released later. Brandon L. Anderson, 21, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., on a failure to appear warrant, released on bond. Also Barry Lyons, 31, Pomona, jailed on two warrants. Christopher Nicols, 22, Ash Street, charged with marijuana possession. Amelia Romine, 23, Wilson Street, and Brett Newkirk, 27, Wilson Street, charged with domestic battery and released on bonds. Theft, vandalism, and accident reports across Cedar Street to East 15th Street. Medical and ambulance calls logged. multiple sick person calls and a structure fire on Tennessee Road.
Wellsville School Board raises teacher pay by 3.3 percent citing enrollment at 833 students vs 810 expected. Board to continue single health insurance coverage and accepted resignations from McCurdy Bedell Over with retirements possible after August. Contracts offered to Kip Rush Brian Vance and Janet Delgado while mentor program and FBLA reports were shared.
Ottawa officials seek a new full base operator and airport manager when the current contract ends, aiming to invest in amenities such as Jet A fuel and hangars to boost traffic. City manager Weldon Padgett cites low usage but notes potential funding via FAA Vision 100, with master plan costing over 6000000 by 2008, including a 10 unit hangar and apron upgrades.
Franklin County commissioners face a second complaint from Bill Porter of Williamsburg over a policy requiring a $5,000 bond to post or replace an existing residential structure or mobile home. Porter plans to move a new mobile home onto his property but opposes the bond, suggesting he may burn the old mobile home to avoid the cost. The policy aims to compel removal of older structures, but opponents say it adds costs and drives people away. The county added a cashier's check option to address insurance issues with bonds.
The board heard from consultants and architect Earl Devore about using energy and maintenance planning to cut long term costs. An earlier heating and air-conditioning shortfall at Ottawa High School showed the risk of cutting systems during construction. Superintendent Jan Collins plans a district maintenance program as a political issue grows.
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