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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 2003
Page
6
Local guitarist Mike Bell abandons country roots to write gospel tunes that reflect his soul. The notice hints at feature in Entertainment on page 5 and weather outlook with cold nights across the region through Friday.
West Franklin schools brace for up to 10 percent general fund cuts as state aid可能 falls. Superintendent Susan Myers cites a potential drop to 3600 per pupil, risking about 500000 less. Board weighs salary reductions, program consolidations, and driver education staffing changes to balance a tight budget.
COF Training Services Inc. will end its role in the Franklin County Early Intervention Program effective Feb. 1 due to a $314,000 state funding cut. The ESP program, a cooperative effort with USD 290 and Franklin County Child Development Services, helped young children with developmental difficulties develop skills for school readiness. Officials say it is too early to know if the program will be fully cut or modified.
COF Training Services Inc. in Ottawa plans layoffs and service reductions as state budget cuts slash 162000 in state aid and 314000 with lost matching federal funds. Program cuts hit supportive home care by ten percent and end the Early Intervention preschool program. Seven full time staff and one part time employee will be laid off. two vacancies remain unfilled. Changes take effect February 1.
The Ottawa Planning Commission approved changes to allow separate sale of duplexes in R-3 zones similar to townhouses. The measure moves to the City Commission for final approval, initially focused on Fairway Vista at Wilson and Davis roads.
Franklin County commissioners face a tight budget next year and seek internal savings before raising resident costs. Health Director Barbara Conus proposes higher lab and birth-control service prices to generate revenue, noting current fees lag surrounding counties while vaccination fees would stay the same. The board weighs internal cuts and budgeting strategies rather than immediate price hikes, with further spending analysis ongoing.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation unveiled an updated online feature showing registered sex offenders locations with names, addresses, photos, and city or ZIP search options. The public roster lists 2,672 offenders with about 36 facing nonregistration charges and roughly 300 others unfound. registration is required by law and updated quarterly.
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