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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 2005
Page
8
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Local government offices close Monday for Presidents Day while Ottawa City Hall and Library stay open. Franklin County Courthouse closes and Commission meets Wednesday. The Ottawa Herald prints a Monday edition. Dr Kenneth Frank speaks at Franklin County Diabetes Association meeting 7 p.m. at Ransom Memorial Hospital Conference Room A. Call for details. American Legion chili and soup supper set for Wednesday at National Guard Armory Ottawa.
Today VEW Post 5901 Auxiliary hosts a ham and bean dinner for cancer research at the VFW on North U.S. 59 in Ottawa. Saturday features a Prairie Flyers event at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, a Cutler Township Fire Department fundraiser for burn victims at Rantoul Community Building, a chili supper, and a VFW dance on U.S. 50. Sunday offers a Franklin County Genealogical Society meeting at Ransom Memorial Hospital conference room.
The Daily Report lists Thursday admissions in Ottawa including Eileen Whirlow Sylvia Welborn Joyce Debrick Louise Brittingham and Scott Mitchell. Dismissals include Warner Gifford. Arrested Byron Sean Patterson Peter John Nickel Corey Eubanks Christopher Taylor Frankie Clanton Kimberly Harris Jesse Gunnels and Trina Linneman with charges ranging from DWI theft and drug offenses to driving with suspended licenses and warrants. Transportation and jail status noted with bonds and releases.
The Lane township fire station’s gas service was shut off over the weekend and restored this week due to a billing dispute after a treasurer change. Allan Radcliffe, county emergency management director, said the issue was resolved promptly. The broader township board had faced disputes over membership and rent, with emergency appointments made earlier this year.
Kansas educators and officials urge lawmakers to tackle static school finances before the court deadline. Board member Bill Allegre warns opponents to raise taxes or risk court takeover, consolidation, and harm to small communities.
Franklin County Commissioners hired FED Consulting to perform an employee wage and compensation study, aiming for a mid June completion to inform the 2006 budget. HR director Becky Ortega cited 134 job titles for 190 full time positions and inequities in pay, urging an outside consultant to avoid bias. City of Ottawa example cited with a 2003 pay overhaul costing 87 thousand dollars and ongoing biennial reviews.
Democrat Howard Dean visits Lawrence for a private fund raiser and public rally at Liberty Hall as DNC chair aims to rebuild Democratic presence in red states. Locals note Kansas is heavily Republican though Lawrence is a liberal hub, with mixed expectations about Dean's appeal beyond the city.
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