31 Mar 1995
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1995
Page
1
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 30. Light southwest wind. Sunday through Monday forecast shows dry with lows from 35 to 45 and highs in the 60s, then a chance of rain Monday with 40s lows and 55 to 65 highs. Tuesday looks to be little or no rain with lows in the 30s and highs mainly in the 50s.
Citizens gathered as a rail trail proposal prompted questions on crime along the routes and landowner liability. Supporters cited safety benefits for families biking and vandalism worries were dismissed by KDWP, with volunteers noted for clean-up efforts and park maintenance fixes.
Major carriers began matching a Northwest summer fare sale offering up to half price on domestic flights. American Airlines said it would extend the promotion to all U S destinations as Northwest started the sale on Thursday and runs through April 7.
The Anderson County Conservation District advances a non point source pollution plan, targeting erosion and runoff from farms and urban areas. A preliminary draft was shown to the county commission as volunteers seek grant funding for clean water programs. Regular updates outline four objectives including education and a comprehensive county control program. Residents may contact the district office at 913 448 6323 for details.
The board considers a bond package to seat 360 at Eisenhower, 240 at another site, plus a new middle school beside Ottawa High and a 360-student elementary on the present middle school site. Air‑conditioning, better class sizes, and near-term refinancing potential noted. concerns focus on future cost accuracy for the elementary school and ensuring high‑quality construction.
The Kansas House sent a bill to the Senate to abolish property taxes as the funding source for public education. It would replace the lost revenue with substantially higher income and sales taxes. Final House approval was 69 to 56, after earlier passage 71 to 53. The bill is to be debated in the Senate next week with a possible conference committee outcome.
The Ottawa Herald lists detailed subscription prices effective October 1, 1994 for Ottawa and surrounding regions. Rates vary by delivery method, duration, and location, with monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual options and all amounts in advance.
Ottawa groups perform Strike Up the Band at the Municipal Auditorium and art shows run at the Arts Center, Ransom Memorial Hospital and Ottawa Library. The Crucible plays at KU Murphy Hall tonight through next weekend with ticket info. Lawrence and area exhibitions, theater, and concerts fill the weekend with multiple venues and contacts.
A hoisted political ad snippet urges a 1950s style community vote on a bond issue for school construction. It promotes KIMBALL candidate with a kids focus, urges graduating seniors to submit photos, and references local events and open house times. It features campaign language, event notices, and a community notice flavor from Ottawa.
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