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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 2002
Page
6
In a weather interrupted night, KC faced Washington as Cyclone bats produced offense while lightning flashed overhead. The game paused briefly with storms in the area.
Voters in Anderson County Garnett USD 365 cast ballots on a $16 million school bond amid rain. Absentee ballots exceed 100 as turnout exceeds typical city elections but trails presidential election levels. If approved, the bond funds would finance new buildings or expansions and raise the district mill levy by about 14 to 15 mills over 20 years, with average home valuation affecting monthly increases.
Nearly 100 residents attended Ottawa USD 290 public planning session to map a decade long strategy for the district. Voters backed renovating or building three to four elementary schools, relocating the district office to Eisenhower, and pursuing a bond ranging from 15 to 30 million to fund the proposal while stressing small class sizes for early grades.
Franklin County will begin resurfacing Rock Creek Road and Oregon Road as part of the CHIP five year plan. Officials seek land donations for a ten foot right of way on each side, widening total width from 50 to 70 feet with fences replaced as needed.
Federal safety regulators and industry officials question aging plant inspections after severe cracks in a South Carolina reactor and a near breaching hole in the Davis Besse reactor dome in Ohio. Investigations point to borated water leaks and widespread nozzle cracks prompting repairs and heightened vigilance at multiple reactors.
John Heckert, a 68 year old Ottawa volunteer, mentors Beau a 14 year old in the ECEAN supper buddy program. They share meals and activities weekly, with Heckert praising the program for keeping him young and helping youth through community support while noting a shortage of volunteers. Contacts Ted Scott at 242-7450 ext 215 for information.
Ottawa officials kept a third demolition round on May 15 and endorsed a fourth if funds allow. Three owners seek delays for properties including the Otasco building at First and Main. New owner will renovate for retail spaces and apartments, work to start in four weeks. Commissioner Jackson urged rental licenses and landlord insurance amid fire and code violations.
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