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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1986
Page
6
Local Ottawa students excel at the state math contest, with young competitors delivering strong performances on page 6. The report highlights notable scores and standout participants among Ottawa’s top math minds.
State lawmakers contend over the fate of the state lottery with renewed Senate involvement. Debate centers on expansion, funding, and potential constitutional changes as officials seek a path forward.
Ransom Memorial Hospital trustees debated two issues at a three hour meeting. Allegations of open meetings law violations centered on two trustees meeting privately with RMH controller Dennis George. The session also disclosed the firing of nursing director Sandi Staneart amid continued questions about administrative adjustments and hospital records.
Washington reports no new incidents involving U S or Libyan forces as air and sea operations continue in the Gulf of Sidra. Presidential spokesman Larry Speakes says fleet elements remain in the area but outside Libyan waters while the exercise tests Khadafy's claim. No halt decision yet.
A House Senate conference committee reached a school finance agreement but members doubted House acceptance. The proposal would let 304 districts raise budgets by 2 or 3 percent next year, forbid transferring interest from special funds to general funds, and omit preschool handicapped state aid. The Ottawa forecast noted 73 high, 55 low, .53 inches rain, with clear cooler nights and sunny mild Thursday.
Mortgage rates dip below 10 percent fueling a surge in home sales and refinancings across the United States. Bankers, mortgage executives, and realty offices report record activity, with some predicting possible rates under 9 percent if consumer demand remains strong, though concerns linger about how long the trend will last. Public notices and licensing offices brace for the surge as builders and buyers rush to secure favorable terms and lock in payments.
Voters in Ottawa USD 290 approve 525000 bond for remodeling and repairs, with 2494 yes and 969 no ballots. The eight year issue funds major repairs at Ottawa High School 200000 wheelchair lifts 72500 OMS South gym remodel 50000 and OMS drainage 38000. turnout 72 percent, mill levy 2.74 mills, tax about 10.09 yearly for a 60000 home.
In Kansas mortgage tenders rise as rates hover near 10 percent for 30 year fixed loans and around 9 percent for adjustable rate and VA loans. Real estate officials report modest home value gains and improving sales climate, with some areas lagging due to farm economy and oil and gas declines. Bill White Realty Co. owner notes morale boost from lower rates. Archie Leben cites uneven activity across regions.
The Ottawa Planning Commission launches its North Ottawa Neighborhood Plan with two public hearings set at 7 p m in City Hall. The plan guides future development through 2005, aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan, and links to capital improvements budgeting.
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