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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2002
Page
6
Tonight mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s. Wednesday brings sunny skies, hot and humid conditions, highs in the upper 90s. Wednesday night remains mostly clear with mid 70s lows. Page 10 weather.
Franklin County commissioners held talks with architect Earl Devore on repairing a damaged court building entrance caused by de-icer and salt. They discussed future courthouse space, possible upgrades, and funding options with plans to seek bids after a cost estimate. The panel noted the upstairs courtroom has acoustics and climate problems and that a bond issue might fund new facilities years down the line.
Ottawa officials added a stop sign at First and Walnut streets on the Prairie Spirit Trail after a July 20 collision left 15 year old Michael Main with third degree burns and a fractured jaw. The sign was in place by 9 45 a m after a safe digging clearance. Main returned home from the hospital following burn graft surgery. The trail manager called the move a safety measure for visitors.
The first 2003 city budget draft lowers the property tax mill levy to 44.7 mills from 44.9. City officials note surpluses justify the cut, while critics urge deeper reductions without depleting reserves. A public hearing is set for August 21 as commissioners review department budgets.
Max Attebery a District Four Republican candidate in Ottawa campaigns on tax restraint and improved efficiency. A former Navy hull maintenance technician and longtime Shawnee Mission School District maintenance director, he supports clearer county vehicle use policies and expanded recreation facilities while stressing productive government and value for money. He also chairs the Ottawa Citizen's Watch and has served on the county planning commission.
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