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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2013
Page
8
The $65,000 post office once signaled Ottawa’s growth, now sits vacant with broken windows and graffiti. Once a 19th century federal building, it later housed Social and Rehabilitation Services, changed hands, and is listed on national and state historic registers. The owner hopes new life may be found before further deterioration.
West Franklin superintendent Jeff Altendorf compares the school’s recognition to a Super Bowl win. He partnered to revitalize the former Ottawan post office bought in 2005, gutting SRS furnishings to reveal original grandeur. Altendorf aims to attract buyers with a clean slate for future use.
Altendorf, a licensed Realtor and Ottawa High School graduate, has pursued selling a long unused building for seven years. He lists it at 175000 but stopped advertising to avoid dead end inquiries, citing the weak economy and high restoration costs. The property awaits a new owner to decide its future, with ideas including a shared office or banquet facility.
Ottawa lawmakers Finch Jones and Tyson fielded questions on public education funding and teachers unions, payroll deductions for unions, and tax policy. They discussed KDOT funding, concealed weapons in public buildings, and the state deficit of 700 million, inviting tough talks and broader compromises. The next Legislative Coffee is set for March 2 at City Hall.
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