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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2009
Page
7
Kansas hotline numbers listed for public safety include 800 585-7623 and 11 with online access at 511 kedot.org. Provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol for traveler updates and road condition notices.
Children in grades eight through twelve are invited to lunch with Mayor Blake Jorgensen in Ottawa to discuss the future. The Munch with the Mayor event includes a Youth in Government program presentation. attendees receive a free lunch and a YIG application. Noon to 1 p.m. June 3 at East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp. 1320 S Ash St. Register via YIG.
Crews will blast buried rock about a half mile east of U.S. 59 and a quarter mile north of 500 Road in Douglas County to level ground for the new U.S. 59 roadway realignment project. Blasting occurs in daylight on and off through late June with no expected traffic delays per Kansas Department of Transportation.
Lawrence reports work is under way on a project to stop pollution flowing into Clinton Lake in northeast Kansas. The plan uses a series of manmade wetlands to filter runoff. The lake supplies drinking water for Lawrence and the initiative aims to protect this resource.
Local retailer Simply Wireless at 1602 S Main St undergoes a makeover expanding the retail area and adding eight live handset displays as it joins 75 T Mobile dealers nationwide under the T Mobile Limited name. Owner Kathy Gretencord says the redesign showcases the latest technology and strengthens service. Remodeling aims for completion by mid June.
Staff at Ottawa Retirement Village and Wells ville Retirement Community say they follow universal health care precautions for swine flu. Visitors and staff education continues as they monitor residents for symptoms. Gloves masks hand sanitizer stations are in place while relatives are kept informed about travel risk.
Ottawa students highlighted their trip after meeting with Sen. Sam Brownback's staff and witnessing Kathleen Sebelius confirmation as health secretary. The group will speak at a Topeka event 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Topeka library, sharing experiences from Washington, D.C. with Kansas organizations.
The Ottawa City Band, a mix of teachers and amateurs, performs traditional marches by Sousa and King along with dixieland jazz, medleys, choral pieces, programmatic works, and patriotic music. Practices run 7 p.m. Mondays at Ottawa High School through July 6. contact Sutton at 785-418-0351 for joining details.
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