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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2002
Page
7
Seventh Street between Cedar and Cherry will close Tuesday for asphalt overlay by Killough Construction. The closure runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. if on schedule, with fliers to be distributed Monday to area residents. Ken Massengill of Killough confirmed the plan.
A list of local arrests includes Eric Louis Gomez in Emporia for disorderly conduct after an 11 p.m. detainment with a $750 bond. The docket also covers numerous DUIs, batteries, suspended licenses, and habitual violator charges, with bonds ranging from $100 to $2,500. Accidents, vandalism, and thefts are noted across multiple streets, plus Wellsville and other agencies report warrants, misdemeanors, and medical calls.
Ottawa City Commissioners meet at 4 p.m. to respond to a proposed four lane U.S. 59 route with two options near Shawnee Road and I-35, seek to reconnect Reno to Montana Road, and install traffic signals. The agenda also covers a new round of demolition warnings, rehab plans for the Otasco building, and the next hit list parade of homes. The group will review a letter to KDOT and set dates for upcoming meetings including May 15 at the Board of Education office.
Karla Gangwish Dye of Brentwood Tennessee has been named Ottawa University 2002 Esther Ruth Award recipient. A 1979 OU graduate, Dye served on the Alumni Board and as trustee, chairs and committees, and contributed to campus activities and missions. She and husband Tim Dye have two daughters, Thyra and Kirsten. The Alumni Awards Banquet will be held at 6 30 p m Saturday in the Mowbray Union. admission is 14 with prepaid reservations.
The district weighs options for elementary upgrades with A costing 28.2 to 29.8 million, B at 30.6 to 33.9 million including four schools and three new buildings, and C proposing three schools plus Garfield renovation at 28.7 to 31.8 million. All plans include high school work and a new district office.
Anderson County officials discuss a school bond proposal to expand facilities across smaller towns rather than consolidate at Garnett. The plan includes an all weather track at ACJSHS and adjustments to accommodate sixth graders, with concerns over funding and long bus rides. Early voting shows brisk turnout with over 100 absentee ballots received.
Kansas House Republicans and Democrats edge toward a tax increase package to fund a $4.4 billion budget as debates continue. GOP leaders face resistance from within their ranks while Democrats push for higher income and estate taxes and more school aid. Senate moves a budget cleanup bill with a $20 per pupil boost, despite district enrollment declines.
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