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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 2002
Page
7
Garnett city leaders will meet at 5:15 p.m. at city hall to consider cutting residential natural gas rates from 7.70 to six dollars per cubic foot and to sign an agreement to manage the Garnett Municipal Airport, as proposed by City Manager Rick Doran.
Admissions list Floyd Jackson Floyd Wright Larry Speer Kaylin Gragg Joel Powell all of Ottawa Dismissals list various Ottawan residents and transfers Births a daughter to Katrena Wolken and Jim Bunch Ottawa Sheriff arrests Timothy Edwards Victoria Edwards Travis Roeder Jeffrey Hays and a 15 year old Arkansas girl Vandalism thefts and ambulance calls across Ottawa region Details include locations M Franklin County warrants and bond counts plus incidents on Neosho Road W First and S Hickory.
Ottawa Police Chief Jeff Herrman reports two men attempted to transport a hog to Kansas City in a Chevrolet Suburban after trailer light problems. The pig escaped, a juvenile struggled with it, and fire crews helped restrain the animal with plastic cuffs before a stock trailer took the pig for processing.
Fire Chief Stan Lantis said spontaneous ignition in 95 degree heat caused a blaze that destroyed 67 creosote treated utility poles set outside in a Pomona city lot. The poles, replacements from January ice storm damage, burned about 15 minutes with damage estimated at $13,400.
Herald Staff reports no new filings before Mondays deadline for area contests. In the 10th District Tom Holland faces Rep Ralph Tanner in north Ottawa and northeastern Franklin County. The 9th District seat held by Rep Stanley Dreher is unopposed in south western Franklin County. The 59th District Rep Joe Hamerickhouse is also unopposed up to the Ottawa city limits. Independents have until August to file, a tougher path than for recognized parties.
Ottawa school board and Ottawa Education Association held a preliminary meeting focusing on cost of living increases, health insurance funding, base pay, and degree stipends for next year. State funding uncertainty could affect salary increases and insurance premiums, with a next negotiating session set for July 1 at 6 30 p m.
Ottawa officials review a phased 30 million bond plan to upgrade Eisenhower middle and high schools and add new facilities north of the river. A revised report envisions Garfield renovations, three new schools within five years, with initial 21 million in the plan. Superintendent Jan Collins urges clear voter understanding and flexible timing for ballot approval.
Haney outlined chip and seal and thicker asphalt rebuilds for Elm Street to ease traffic after the Old SO bridge removal. Commissioners asked for price lists and alternatives, while the city plans to cooperate with widening Elm and a potential cul de sac dispute on Beech Street nears resolution. Community groups request notice of rental housing talks, and July 3 meetings are rescheduled to 9:30 a.m. with a work session at 3 p.m. Monday.
Ottawa City Commission nears granting independence to the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium board. City officials will meet with the OMA board to discuss questions about full autonomous operation, while some commissioners favor keeping the city in control with the board advisory.
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