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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2005
Page
7
The Ottawa Herald advertises two day or longer event postings via fax email mail or in person at 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas Non commercial events open to the public may be announced at no charge Please do not call for submissions
A community relief drive to help South Asia tsunami victims has been organized with donations collected at Kansas State Bank on 234 N. Main and 1314 S. Main. The bank’s Robyn Bowman said funds will be sent where most needed after the month long collection. Franklin County Commission meets at 315 S. Main Ottawa with three zoning items on the 8:30 am agenda including a housing development final plat near Lane.
at 4 p.m. Legislative Action Committee meets at Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, 109 E Second St. at 6 p.m. MS Support Group gathers in Ransom Memorial Hospital Conference Room, 1301 S Main St. at 7 30 p.m. Mason's Stated Communications at Masonic Hall, 422 S Main St. and at 8 p.m. Franklin County Conservation District board meets at 107 E 23rd St.
A dense list of Wednesday events includes the Ambassadors Committee at 109 E Second St and the Ottawa City Commission at City Hall 105 S Hickory St. Other gatherings feature Franklin County Commission, Rotary at Ottawa University, Friends of the Ottawa Library, PATH exercise at Don Woodward Center, Toddler Time at the Ottawa Library, and Kiwanis at The Radish Patch. Local groups like Vietnam Veterans, ACT Ottawa, and the Franklin County Conservation District Board also hold meetings in public venues.
The Daily Report lists arrests from Franklin County Jail and Sheriff’s News. Brenda Collins, 52, of 317 S Sycamore St, charged with driving while intoxicated and released on 575 bond. Nicolas Caruthers, 19, Pittsburg, charged with criminal trespass and released on 175 bond. Claudia Sanchez, 21, Lawrence, charged with obstructing legal process and driving while suspended, released on 150 bond. David Crim, 32, 724 S Mulberry St, charged with disorderly conduct, released on 225 bond. Matthew Bachelor, 19, 326 E 12th St, charged with aggravated battery and leaving the scene, released. Also listed theft reports, shoplifting, credit card fraud, vandalism, and a non-injury vehicle crash involving Bernice Price and Jacqueline Blackman.
The Franklin County Commission resolved a dispute over Potawatomi Township after a confusing state law about when township officials are sworn in. Trustee John Croan had not formally resigned, creating a stalemate that prompted appointing Diana Lickteig and Les Regnier while Croan remained in office until January. The panel discussed seeking clarity from the Attorney General to avoid future gridlock.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled state courts require more funding for K 12 education but did not specify an amount. The Legislature has until April 12 to act or face potential further steps. Local educators urge action while acknowledging the ruling upholds the goal of “suitable provision” for education.
The Supreme Court upholds the school finance formula, including low enrollment subsidies. Lawmakers face funding actual costs per district, noting some rural districts near larger neighbors. Leaders discuss impacts on districts with low enrollment and potential shifts in funding priorities.
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