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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2014
Page
1
Ottawa officials study a recreation space proposal aimed at teenagers, exploring location, funding, and programming options to provide a safe outdoor area for youth activities and age appropriate amenities. The plan advances to community discussion and potential site selection.
Ottawa could lose more than $1 million annually if the 1/2-cent sales tax expires July 1, 2016. Finance Director Scott Bird explains the tax funds general operations, street maintenance, parks, and public safety, and cites it as a key revenue source alongside the 1.1 percent tax for wastewater. The city would revert to 0.6 percent without renewal, prompting a call to voters to reapprove the measure.
Jim Hankins and Debbie Hankins showcased a fully restored 1936 Salsa Red Chevy at Forest Park in Ottawa as spectators planned to attend the Marais River Run under overcast skies. Hankins completed the restoration in May after two years of work, noting it was his first Midwest restoration and that he previously restored several vehicles in Oregon and has a background in motorcycle painting.
The former Sears at 221 S Main St is sold to Jerry Wray of Wray's Woodworking. Wray plans to move in October with his shop and showroom, expanding space fourfold. His family will also open a bulk foods store with baking supplies and a deli, occupying the 8,000 square foot building alongside the woodworking operation. A third tenant is expected later in fall.
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