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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2007
Page
7
Severe thunderstorms were forecast to batter the nation's midsection Tuesday, bringing large hail and possibly tornadoes to the central and southern Plains, the Mississippi Valley, and the upper Midwest. Kansas Conditions Hotline is 1 800 585 7623, provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Daily bulletin board asks for items two days in advance by fax email or mail. Non commercial events open to the public can be announced free of charge. No phone calls.
The West Franklin High School homecoming parade and community pep rally start at 6 30 p m Wednesday. The parade runs from the high school parking lot at 511 E Franklin St Pomona down K 68 to the city park with floats horses and a marching band. For participation call Karen Gibson at 785 566 3392.
The Disciple Women's Fellowship hosts an annual chicken noodle dinner and bake sale at First Christian Church Ottawa. Dining runs 11 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. Friday with a bake sale starting at 9 a.m. Adults pay $6 and children $2 50. price includes salad drink and dessert. Proceeds support church activities.
The Ottawa VFW Post 5901 will host a ham and bean dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at 3499 N. 08, 59. Dinner includes cake or pie and coffee or tea and benefits cancer aid and research.
Ottawans will see higher utility bills with a wastewater increase of 67 cents and an electric hike of 1.37 dollars on average in 2008. A rate study is underway as City Commission prepares for Wednesday evening’s meeting at City Hall.
The Pleasant Valley School District plans a 1940s USO Show dinner theater to retire the last mortgage on the one room school added to the National Registry in 2004. Daryl Gloshen will perform as Bob Hope with a live band, and attendees will enjoy chili soup pie coffee and donuts. Tickets range from 5 to 12 dollars, with a mortgage burning party set for Oct 28.
Franklin County Health Department began flu vaccinations at the Office Annex and will hold a public clinic October 13 at Ottawa High School. The season targets A Solomon Islands, A Wisconsin, and B Malaysia strains. Vaccination costs are 25 for adults and 10 for children, with about 3,300 doses ordered and shipments arriving later in October.
Ottawa commissioners support keeping the city residency requirement but allow the manager to grant temporary, case by case waivers. They cited recruiting challenges and noted other districts without residency. They also discussed a community center update, a public air ordinance, and several local notices.
Wellsville reports a 821.5 FTE to the Kansas Department of Education with about 35 more students than last year. Ottawa shows an 80 student increase. Wellsville adds a third elementary-grade class to accommodate growth. Denise O Dea cites space and staff needs and anticipates another bulge next year as kindergarten cohorts remain large.
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