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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 2007
Page
7
Franklin County officials urge residents to stay indoors as an ice storm moves through the area. Road crews began 24 hour treatment, using salt and sand, with 12 hour shifts. Snow is forecast to 1 to 4 inches Sunday while travel is advised only if necessary.
Washington AP reports consumer confidence climbs to a near one year high in January with the RBC Ipsos index at 95.3 up from 86.9 in December. Economists say fears about inflation and gas prices ease as households expect better six month prospects and may boost spending to support the economy.
Public approval of Congress rose to 32 percent in the latest AP Ipsos poll from 27 percent a month earlier, matching President Bush at 32 percent. Democrats led by Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid took control January 4, with experts suggesting possible gains for the new year, though Bush faces a stubborn Iraq war drag.
Sara Hamm filed to run as a city commissioner just before turning 18 on February 24. A high school junior, she balanced school, college plans, and council duties after two years attending Youth in Government meetings to learn the role.
Four candidates filed to run for Ottawa City Commission seats. Incumbents Jorgensen and Richard Jackson seek reelection, joined by newcomers Jeffrey Richards and Sara Hamm. A primary would be forced if filings exceed six, with Richards citing community ties and family. Jorgensen says unfinished business from his first term remains.
Election preparation details announce a noon January 23 deadline to file for races. The overview covers city and school board contests appearing in the spring election, with further specifics indicated on Page 3.
Two Ottawa School Board members Dennis George and Susan Ward have filed for re election. They cite ongoing projects and plans with a noon January 23 filing deadline at the Franklin County Courthouse. Ward says it will be an exciting time and she is not done. George highlights long range elementary school plans teacher retention salaries and middle and high school programs amid No Child Left Behind Act effects.
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