Taxpayer expectations on public construction projects demand accountability
Editorial urges Ottawa School District and Ottawa Recreation Commission to enforce quality in contracted work. It notes leaky roofs, cracked floors, and poor climate control on bond funded projects, calls for decisive action to fix defects, and stresses vendors must be held to the fire to protect taxpayers.
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Wellsville Schools Celebrate Standard of Excellence in 2008-09
Wellsville Schools report all district and school levels met Adequate Yearly Progress for 2008-09 under No Child Left Behind. Grade levels from 3 to 11 and buildingwide groups earned the Standard of Excellence as Kansas standards demand higher proficiency each year. Superintendent Denise O'Dea notes continued prep for 2009-10.
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Chicken complaints in Ottawa prompt house rules
A reader recounts how in Columbia Mo chickens were common and not complained about yet Ottawa residents face issues over backyard fowl. He suggests trimming a wing to prevent flight and argues people should mind their own business. Letter signed Jesse Chick Princeton.
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