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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 2004
Page
8
Daily bulletin board item submission requires two days or more in advance. Submit by fax email or mail to The Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced at no charge. No phone calls.
Ottawa USD 290 Special Services offer free developmental screenings for children from infancy to five inside the district. Parents worried about development can schedule by calling the Special Services office at 123 W Fourth St or (785) 229 8110. Iris Walker known as Just Ike performs at First Friday Coffeehouse with piano and 1930s to 1950s pop, followed by guitarist John Jervis in a 7:30 pm classical set at Carnegie Cultural Center 515 S Main St. Admission is 3 dollars for adults. children 12 and under free with paying adult.
Ottawa hosts reunion weekend with multiple events from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. including First Friday Coffeehouse featuring Just Ike and John Jervis at Carnegie Cultural Center. Saturday schedules cover farmers market, city-wide garage sale, Ottawa Art Guild, kitchen show to aid breast cancer programs, Mother's Day craft, Garnett Square Fair, Antique Appraisal Fair, Pomona Scout dinner, and 4-H Dance at Franklin County Fairgrounds.
Thursday admissions include Mary Belle Squire and Justice Allen in Ottawa, with other Dismissals. Jailed Peter John Nickel and Ryan F Weidner face warrants and DUI respectively, plus Clayton Gish on warrant and drug paraphernalia. Ambulance calls span Idaho Road to Riley Road with multiple street blocks and times.
The treasurer notes an extra convenience fee and explains that the office cannot accept credit cards directly. However, staff will guide walk‑in visitors to complete the transaction via the Internet using the office Web site.
Ottawa postmaster Janice Rake seeks curbside mailbox relocation to save costs and improve safety after two dog bite incidents. Residents on Mulberry Cherry Sycamore Poplar and nearby streets oppose the change, saying they were not contacted individually and prefer door delivery. Rake says she will discuss concerns and notes the plan is not citywide.
AP Kansas design won 36 percent in statewide student vote for the back of the new state quarter. The buffalo theme features a front view of a bison with sunflowers and 1861 at the top, acknowledging statehood. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius noted the prototype drawing and promised a correct rendering before minting.
In Topeka the Senate endorsed a 128 million dollar school finance proposal breaking with no new taxes. The plan would raise state aid to 2.77 billion for 2004 05 while boosting the sales tax to 5.46 percent and adding a 3.75 percent surcharge on personal income taxes. Local districts could raise property taxes by 60 million.
Observation traces roots to the 18th century and the Continental Congress call of 1775. A church service schedule in today included an 8 a.m. to noon prayer service and a 7 p.m. musical prayer at the Church of the Nazarene on Seventh and Elm. Since 1988, the president issues a yearly proclamation urging national prayer.
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