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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2004
Page
2
An archival quote presents James Madison urging personal governance and self rule, noting his 4th U.S. president status and the year 1822. The line emphasizes arming oneself with knowledge as a form of power. The fragment reflects historical political thought and the phrase AYE YIVE appears as an OCR element.
An Open Records Act change to reveal compensation and contracts for government employees passed the House 123-2 but was buried in the Senate Judiciary Committee by chairman John Wratil. He cites procedural concerns, while critics blame silent objectors from regent universities and insiders seeking secrecy. Public pressure, including remarks by Senate President Dave Kerr, may prompt action. The measure, involving Kansas Press Association and teacher unions, aims to curb covert pay practices and ensure public access to high paid state employee deals.
High school juniors and seniors can pursue vocational training through Ottawa CTEC Mill Creek Vo-tech Olathe North and Olathe Northwest with programs in agriculture construction health care culinary arts and more USC 289 provides daily transport and students enrolls attend three hours daily for four elective credits while maintaining a C average and 90 percent attendance to earn a training diploma Denise O'Dea leads Wellsville schools and endorses postsecondary pathways as essential for employment in today’s economy
Community Viewpoint recalls Clara Crain’s 1906 push for a new high school and traces the 1916 to 1918 construction saga. Bond campaigns, architect choices George Washburn & Sons and Charles Smith, cost rises due to WWI, and eventual dedication in 1918. The 1928 junior high build followed, with Washburn and Stookey again at the helm. The piece urges careful stewardship of landmark public buildings.
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