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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2002
Page
8
Ottawa post office joins the national Stamp Out Hunger drive. Letter carriers ask residents to leave nonperishable bags by mailboxes for collection on Saturday morning to aid local food banks. Union sponsors seek volunteers, including retired carriers, with 9 to noon drop‑off at the Ottawa office.
The Daily Report item catalogs numerous Ottawa addresses with building permits and actions including single family homes, remodels, demolitions, fences, garages, commercial work, and other improvements. Notable entries include Burkdol Construction LLC, Mid-Town Storage, Cornerstone Church, Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, and various residents across Oak, Locust, Beech, and Main streets.
In Topeka, a six member joint conference committee failed to reach agreement on congressional redistricting after a week of talks. Senate leaders blamed the deadlock as they considered a different bill, with future action uncertain and amendments expected in Saturday debate.
In Topeka telecommunication lobbyists pressured negotiators to strike consumer protection language from a no call bill. The House had approved a return to negotiations 73-43, opposing a stricter business relationship definition that allowed calls to no call list customers with prior purchases or applications.
In Seminole Oklahoma a racial power struggle between Chiefs Jerry Haney and Ken Chambers shuts a bingo hall and two casinos, displacing 600 workers. Chambers defies a federal order to vacate, armed guards guard the tribal complex while Haney’s faction seizes another building. Black Seminoles barred from membership and elections under a new constitution defining Seminole status.
Howard touted a large Career Day with 18 to 19 careers present and extensive student engagement. Deputy Curtis Hall stepped out briefly to respond to a meth lab alert, while students including Justice Arlen explored teaching, nursing, and hairdressing, praising the hands-on sessions and parental involvement.
The Kansas House approved a budget cleanup bill 73 to 51 and sent it back to the Senate. Negotiators’ revenue plan would raise the sales tax to 5.3 percent in June, then 5.2 percent in 2004 and 5 percent afterward, raise the cigarette tax by 76 cents to $1, and tax heirs of property at 10 to 15 percent. Democrats push for higher income taxes on the wealthy, but GOP opposition remains strong. Senate leaders warn time is short as lawmakers seek a fair revenue package. SB 39 and SB 363 house the tax and budget provisions.
Lawmakers in Topeka face a tax impasse as reps and leaders clash over hikes and long term planning. Rep Eber Phelps and Rep Dennis McKinney voice frustration while Minority Leader Jim Garner notes value divides. Ralph Tanner predicts a late break with a Senate package under debate. Conservative Ralph Ostmeyer insists no new taxes amid rural concerns.
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