Skidmore named Bank IV Ottawa vice president manager
Ottawa native Michael Skidmore has been hired as vice president and manager of Bank IV in Ottawa. He oversees the Ottawa office at 421 S. Hickory with emphasis on business development and commercial lending. He returns to Ottawa with his wife Marilee and their three children. The bank pilots a BANK IV Visa Purchasing Card with Western Resources to help area companies streamline purchases under 5000 dollars, rolling out to all Bank IV markets by mid April.
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South Main
Sales tax funds debated for streets and development
Lambers explains 5 percent sales tax approved in 1979 carried no ballot purpose. State law did not require a stated use, giving city commissions authority to allocate funds. Currently about 45 percent funds street rehabilitation, with remainder split between economic development and general fund budgeting.
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Lambers
Freshman Drinking Tied to College Social Life Yet Varies by Campus
A Boston University survey shows many freshmen view nightly drinking as part of freshman life in big dorms. It finds party reputations attract students who drink, though most chose schools for academics. About 54 percent cite active social life as a factor.
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Colleen Miller
County back to transfer station drawing board
Anderson County commissioners plan a Friday special session with KDHE officials to review building a transfer station over the county landfill and to discuss whether the engineer can approve construction connected to the existing concrete pad.
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Anderson County Commission
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Ed Wolken
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Anderson County
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KDHE
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District partners launch water quality study in Franklin County
Franklin County Conservation District and Ottawa branch campus of Neosho County Community College lead a multi school effort to sample seven streams and the Marais des Cygnes River this summer. High schools Central Heights Ottawa Pomona Wellsville Williamsburg join college students in chemical and microbiological tests to establish baseline water quality data for evaluating non point source pollution projects.
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NCCC
Roxanne Mettenburg
Tonight and Weekend Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy tonight with a 20 percent shower risk and a low around 45 to 50. South wind eases to 15 mph. Friday shows little or no rain with lows in the 40s and highs in the mid 70s. Saturday brings a shower chance in the northeast, otherwise dry with 40s lows and mid 60s to mid 70s highs. Sunday forecasts showers statewide with 40s lows and highs mainly in the 60s.
Land Progress Details for Colorado Road Project
Eastward movement to Colorado outlines the plan for land work including grading, ditch preparation, road clearing, and applying a double coat of chip seal. The project specifies site preparation, material spreading, and surface treatment to improve the road.
Sixth juror dismissed in Simpson trial
A sixth juror, a 38 year old black woman, was dismissed shortening the alternate pool to six as the trial weighs on. She reportedly had domestic violence experience not disclosed in jury questions and was replaced by a 44 year old black woman from South Central Los Angeles who fixes computers. The jury remains nine women and three men, with eight black, three white and one Hispanic.
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Senior Picture Drive Invites Ottawa Graduates
Ottawa Herald line urges graduating seniors to submit photos for the Sr Edition at 1048 Cedar. Cindi returns to Guys & Dolls and a nail spa offers Prom Sculptured Nails for 26 dollars. Hazardous Waste pickup for old pesticides cleaners and oils noted with contact. A local public message thanks voters and supporters of Richard Jackson for more service.
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Guys & Dolls
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Ad Across Regions
The notice lists subscription prices for USPS and various regions including Franklin County Miami Douglas Osage and Anderson counties plus the Mall area of Kansas. Rates cover one month three months six months and one year with options by mail and motor route and include state sales tax. All rates are in advance and payable to The Ottawa Herald at 104 S. Cedar locked parameters.
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D’Amato mocks Judge Ito in simulated Japanese accent
New York Senator Alfonso D’Amato apologized after mocking O J Simpson trial judge Lance Ito on a radio show. His pidgin portrayal drew criticism from host Don Imus and sparked front-page coverage in New York papers.
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Elders Elect Delegates to Kansas Silver-Haired Legislature
The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging announced the winners for delegates to the Kansas Silver-Haired Legislature. Frankin County's Berniece Smith Ottawa. Miami County's Harley Keeton Paola. Anderson County's Marjorie Jones Kincaid. Osage County's Loralie Shackelford Osage City. Coffey County's John Freeman Leroy. Linn County's Ann Stuart Mound City. Delegates must be 60 plus and serve two years with a possible six year total. The KSHL comprises county delegates and meets annually to advise on senior citizen bills during the Kansas Legislature session.
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KSHL
West Franklin to Hold Kindergarten and Well Child Clinics
West Franklin district schools will conduct two rounds over the next two weeks. Appanoose hosts a roundup 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the school, and Williamsburg holds a similar event 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 21 at the Williamsburg Methodist Church.
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