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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2005
Page
2
Anthony Summers, author, 2001, says knowledge and understanding of history are essential tools for a society as it progresses into its future while transparency in government undermines true democracy.
The Kansas 4-H program marks a century of youth leadership and life skills. It blends rural heritage with a web site and computer based tools, emphasizing hands-on learning, leadership training, and community impact through competitions and national conferences.
Kansas state finances close FY 2005 with over 443 million on hand, more than the projected 396 million. Extra 47 million shifts into FY 2006 and likely boosts FY 2007 projections, easing future deficits but leaving little for K 12 funding. Tax receipts praised, but election year pressure rises as lawmakers face budgeting needs and potential tax policy debates. Gambling lobbyists see hope for non tax money to avert tax increases. Rape. Recall last week's At the Rail about Republicans voting primary rules. GOP rescinds open primary proposal. Martin Hawver notes.
The article notes Steve Foutch faces increasing challenges in developing the old middle school building with out-of-town parties introducing unusual requirements. It suggests the city should collaborate more positively on a project that could boost the community, with hopes the property returns to the tax roll.
A Reader's Forum letter questions whether Wal-Mart faced the same financial record demands as Mr. Foutch and asks if such hoops apply to all city building projects. The writer defends local development and urges timely completion for Ottawa's growth, praising past projects and the city’s cooperation with builders.
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