Legislators Ottawans to discuss KDOT plan
State legislators meet at the Franklin County Annex at 7 30 p m Tuesday to discuss a Kansas Department of Transportation plan to dead end U S Highway 50 north of I 35 and remove the overpass. Rep Bill Feuerborn Sen Robert Tyson and Rep Ralph Tanner attend. The plan would improve the I 35 interchange at U S 9 and fund 90 percent of the project with federal money. Local residents fear hassles for Williamsburg Ottawa commuters and two nearby businesses.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
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D-Garnett
Williamsburg
Feuerborn
Robert Tyson
R-Parker
Ralph Tanner
R-Baldwin
Stan Whitley
Manning speaks to CJHS ninth graders on goal setting
Phoenix Suns star Danny Manning visited Central Junior High School during the Ninth Grade Recognition Program, urging 161 freshmen to set goals and have confidence. He defined confidence as belief in oneself and the mantra it all depends on me, while recalling his KU 1988 championship pedigree and thanking Principal Ted Juneau for supporting students.
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Oskaloosa district adopts new attendance rules and policy
The Oskaloosa School Board, in a Thursday meeting, recommended hearings after nine absences for high school students and clarified that doctors' appointments with written medical notes are excused. A commencement requirement policy was also added. The board adjourned to discuss classified salaries. next meeting is June 9. In a separate crash south of Ottawa, Corey J. Young, 17, Garnett, died after a head on collision with Jane A. Wingert, 64, Ottawa, injuring two others. Wingert remained in serious condition. Elizabeth Cole, 79, Ottawa, was a passenger.
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Columbia Overland Park Regional Medical Center
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Baby Talk Support Sessions Offered at LMH
Lawrence Memorial Hospital invites parents with infants up to six months to two drop in sessions on June 5 and June 19. Sessions run 10 30 a m to 11 30 a m in Meeting Room Eat LMH Admission is free Call 749 5800 or 1 800 749 2226 for details
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Wheat harvest in mid June eyed despite spotty rains
Farmers across western Kansas anticipate a mid June start to wheat harvest as cool weather buys time but widespread moisture remains scarce. Rainfall varied from an inch to 4 inches near Beloit, Colby reports lower totals, and growers warn yields may dip to average or below without timely rain.
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Mass of Christian Burial for Leo Katzfey in Lawrence
Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist in Lawrence for Leo J Katzfey 79 with burial at Holy Family Cemetery in Eudora. He died May 28 1997 in Lawrence Memorial Hospital born May 27 1918 in Pierce City Missouri lived in Lawrence 45 years worked at Kansas University for 35 years retired 1983 active in Knights of Columbus and church. Surviving widow Mary Margaret Kelly two daughters six grandchildren and other relatives. A rosary is set for Sunday at Warren McElwain Mortuary memorials to church or cemetery.
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Maryville
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Charles
Chuck" B. Trout
Mount Sidney Cemetery
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Gardner
Clyde Trout
Anna Marie Hulton Trout
Ruth Joan Dicke
Olathe
Michael B. Davis
Wichita
Terry I. Davis
Iona
Gary D. Watson
Oklahoma
Ricky W. Michaelson
Topeka
Charlie Trout
Greg Trout
Aaron L. Trout
Paola
Vicky L. Howe
Anna M. Ostmeyer
Russell
Millie Vanderslice
Neral
Lawrence Earns HUD Praise for Housing Program Excellence
Federal housing officials laud Lawrence as a best practice in consolidated planning and suitable living environments. HUD highlights the Practitioners Panel, comprehensive community development, and a full range of housing options as evidence of success across economic opportunity, decent housing, and overall performance.
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