Lecompton cabin joins history group plans park
Lecompton Historical Society bought a stone cabin and land for 7133 dollars from former councilman Pat Istas who cleaned the site. The group aims to rebuild the roof and create a riverview public park with the cabin as a historic centerpiece while seeking state grants. Istas donated the building. the land cost funds for cleanup and legal work. The site may have served as early headquarters for the Kansas Democratic Party and possibly housed William and Thomas Simmons during the 1850s ferry era.
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Kaw Valley Girl Scout Council names new director
Diane Oakes of Lawrence becomes executive director of the Kaw Valley Girl Scout Council succeeding Robbie Campbell. Oakes, a former assistant director, grew up a Girl Scout in New York City and aims to keep programs current and diverse for 6300 girls across 13 counties. The council includes 2000 volunteers, 20 employees, and a $1 million budget. Felicia Haynes can be reached at 832-7173 or haynes@iworlh.com.
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Inmate Escapes From Leavenworth Work Site
Timothy D. Ault 26 of Kansas City Kan escaped from a community work site in Leavenworth at about 12 30 p m The minimum custody inmate from Lansing Correctional Facility is serving 55 months for 1996 97 theft and burglary with a release date in November 2001 A mural Hillsboro man drowned in a 3 foot hole while attempting to fix a leaking water line Jerry K Amey 59 was found head first in chest deep water Tuesday afternoon Marion County sheriff said the cause of entrapment is unknown
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Hillsboro
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Marion County Sheriff's Department
Amey
Asten Memorial Parkway Renamed On 98th Street
Kansas City police sergeant Richard Asten, killed June 11 when struck by a stolen car during an officer chase, will be honored by renaming a segment of 98th Street in Kansas City, Kansas. The Unified Board of Commissioners approved the change unanimously at the request of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 4.
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Agencies cooperate on grain elevator safety initiative
USDA and OSHA signed a formal agreement to share grain dust safety information from grain elevators. The pact follows the June 8 DeBruce Grain explosion near Haysville that killed six and injured 10. It notes dust hazards and specifies USDA exams will forward safety concerns to OSHA while maintaining USDA’s financial oversight role.
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Solomon
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Journal-World
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Alvamar Country Club
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Slight Scratch & Dent Sale
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