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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 2001
Page
6
Tonight extended partly cloudy with a low near 35. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday remains warm and breezy with high in the lower 60s and a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers. See Page 2 for more weather.
The Ottawa Board of Education approved a parent feedback form to track long term effectiveness of administrators facilities and curriculum. Getting blank surveys to parents and completed ones back may be tough and show that responses count could determine success or failure. Board member Bill Allegre praised the survey’s content and said it addresses issues directly while open ended questions explore education in Ottawa.
Nearly two weeks after Pioneer Group declined to buy the old Fifth and Main middle school, two local residents expressed interest. Superintendent Collins noted a Realtor letter asking the district to pause action while an offer was prepared, with another verbal inquiry. The board discussed involving city and county leaders at the March 14 joint meeting and considered options as it restarts the process. Collins said Pioneer’s contract is null and Bezek is transferring $25,000 earnest money to district funds. The USD 290 central office may move from the old city hall, with cautious signals from board members about purchasing that building. The board also voted to urge Legislature to boost school funding and approved the 2001-2002 calendar, including four snow days, while approving Valentine's Day flower deliveries to Ottawa schools on a trial basis.
Alice Atchison aged 93 died after a kitchen fire sparked while she cooked at her Ottawa residence. She suffered second and third degree burns, was treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital and KU Burn Unit, and per Ottawa Fire Chief the department did not respond to the initial incident. Atchison, born 1908 in Princeton, had lived in Ottawa since 1926 and belonged to First United Methodist Church.
Murray McGee Franklin County Convention and Tourism director testified before a Kansas House Budget Committee about the Great Plains Chautauqua set for June in Ottawa. He described visitor economic benefits and community learning opportunities, noting Independence hosted last year with visitors from 41 counties and several states. The event runs June 22 to 26 with daytime workshops and tent programs in City Park, plus Roosevelt display at Old Depot Museum. The Kansas Humanities Commission funds part of the project and McGee urged higher state funding over the next three years.
Police ticket two groups of Girl Scouts selling Thin Mints and Tagalongs without permits in DeKalb County. Troop leader Angelia Lathers argued with officers at a closed restaurant lot while a sergeant joined the dispute. Maj. Ron apologized and voided the tickets amid media inquiries.
Eleven year old Tony Denney received glasses from the Ottawa Lions Club as part of a regional drive to provide eyewear for children. Tiny Boyer led the effort, contacting schools and churches, and Tony shared how the glasses sharpen his view of classrooms, nature films, and kickball. Tony’s nurse and optometrist had noted vision issues, and the program aims to expand awareness and recipients through local Lions Club activities.
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