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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2003
Page
6
The state of Kansas sees University of Kansas lead in sports with a dominating year. Weather outlook notes tonight partly cloudy with 55/32 highs and SW winds 10 to 20 mph. tomorrow expects 45/36 with continued partly cloudy skies.
Franklin County may add online property tax payments by next due date after testing with partner counties through the Kansas County Treasurers Association and Access Kansas. Miami County treasurer Gayla Shields says the system has been seamless with many users, while Franklin County currently directs payments by mail or in person.
The U S military reported that Operation Avalanche killed 10 suspected rebels and detained over 100 others after four weeks in southern and eastern Afghanistan. Two Afghan soldiers died and two coalition troops were wounded as more than 2,000 U S troops plus allied units conducted the operation, which ended Monday without major clashes.
Herald Star lists five major local stories for 2003 focusing on a deadly September car crash that killed a 14 year old girl and injured others, a failed recreation center proposal in Ottawa, and broader themes of war, speed, natural disasters, and school funding debates shaping the year.
Ottawa voters rejected a multi million bond issue for schools while Central Heights approved a 4 million issue. A Wellsville soldier’s death brought war home to Franklin County. A July 11 hail storm caused millions in damage to homes cars and public buildings.
The Ottawa Recreation Commission halts plans for a Forest Park center after voters reject a 2.1 million bond 950 to 704. ORC leaders say space is needed, with Don Woodward Community Center at capacity, awaiting new funding and support.
A Wellsville High School graduate, Jacob Butler, is Kansas' first confirmed casualty in the Iraq war. Butler served as a cavalry scout with the 3rd Brigade of the Army's 1st Armored Division and was killed April 1 in Assamawah, Iraq, while serving his fifth year.
A Ford Tempo carrying five youths crashed into a concrete railing and burned in a ditch on Sept. 3. Kristina Vega, 14, died. Candi Atchison, 16, Dustin Atchison, 12, and Kayla Mell, 14, suffered serious burns and were hospitalized for months. Levi Oakes escaped with burns and later recovered. two hunters aided victims and alerted authorities.
The Ottawa School Board plans a 2004 bond issue to fund new elementary facilities and middle and high school improvements. The district is drafting a survey with ETC to gauge tax support and may acquire property at Wilson and Davis roads for a new elementary school north of the river, with a bond election possible as soon as November 2004.
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