Allstate Ottawa office expands with new associate producer
At 114 E. 2nd Ottawa Allstate adds Kay Shaffer to staff in late March joining Bertie Wilson and Sylva Mignot. Shaffer brings 30 years in business ownership and management and will sell property and casualty insurance once licensed, already licensed in life and health. Wilson and Mignot complete the trio. Wilson previously ran an Allstate in Lawrence with six years insurance experience. Landmarked Canterbury Court apartments see new management by Landmark Management Group of Sioux City, with Pacific Cities Inc. of Tacoma, effective April 1.
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Allstate
Ottawa
Kay Shaffer
Bertie Wilson
Sylva Mignot
Ottawa Allstate
E. 2Nd
Shaffer
Wilson
Lawrence
Landmark Management Group
Sioux City
Iowa
Canterbury Court Apartments
Canterbury Court
Pacific Cities Inc
Tacoma Wash
Ottawa photographer earns national award for Eyes on the Past
Ottawa photographer Clevenger receives the national bronze and walnut plaque at the convention awards banquet for Eyes on the Past. His work, judged from about 1,000 prints across four states, also garners Heart of America and Kansas Professional Photographers honors, highlighting Kansas’ strong showing in print competition.
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Clevenger
Heart of America
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas Professional Photographers Association
Road to Recovery Vehicle Help Grows Through Local Churches
A coalition of Ottawa area churches supports the Road to Recovery program, scheduling volunteer drivers to transport residents in need. Coordinators from Cherry Street Wesleyan to First Methodist organize monthly rotations, with volunteers sometimes driving across multiple churches. Participants note the program builds personal connections and mutual care, turning rides into meaningful interactions.
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Charley Roehl
Roehl
Ottawa Area
Martin
Cherry Street Wesleyan
Scott Dickinson
Trinity
United Methodist Church
First Baptist
Nazarene Church
Charles Adell
North Baptist
Betty Anderson
Faith
Clinton to work with Pakistan amid sanctions stalled
President Clinton told Prime Minister Bhutto he would work with Congress to ease sanctions on Pakistan over its nuclear program. He praised Pakistan as a partner and defender of democracy. However, Congress opposes delivering 28 F-16 jets and returning a $600 million payment.
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Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto
Congress
U.S
Clinton
Bhutto
Family and Medical Leave Act overview and details
The Family and Medical Leave Act became effective August 5, 1993. It requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid job protected leave for eligible employees for family and medical reasons while preserving health coverage and returning to the original or equivalent position. Eligibility includes employers with 50+ employees within 75 miles and employees with 12 months and 1,250 hours of service. Advance notice and medical certification may be required, with investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor for violations.
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Civil Service
Congressional
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Government
Department of Labor
Weather Forecast and Local Data for Ottawa Tonight
Windy tonight with a high near 55 and gusts to 90 mph. Northwest wind eases to light by midnight. Thursday dry with highs 70s to mid 80s and lows around 30s to 40s. Chance of thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday with varied lows and highs. Hourly Ottawa data shows temperatures through 11 am and reservoir levels at Clinton Hillsdale Melvem Pomona.
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Ottawa
Apri Wu
Clinton
Hillsdale
Melvem
Pomona
Baldwin Parents Night At Baldwin Elementary Gym
Parents of prospective kindergarten students in the Baldwin City School District are urged to attend a Parents Night on Thursday April 20 at the Baldwin Elementary School gym. School staff will explain the 1995 96 early childhood programs and parents may sign up for a round up scheduled May 2 to 4. For details call 594 2444.
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Baldwin
Baldwin City
Baldwin Elementary
Antique mall planned expansion in Ottawa continues
Ottawa antique mall owner Rorabaugh outlined plans to expand to about 100 dealer spaces after opening 53 current spaces with 30 reserved. A restaurant with 75 to 80 seats, a north end kitchen, and an area for classic cars are planned, plus accessibility upgrades. The mall will be open Tue Sun, closed Easter.
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Rorabaugh
Ottawa Mall
Ottawa
Silver Arrow to Move Inventory to New Orie Mall
Bob Lantis and his wife Lillian will relocate most of the Silver Arrow Trading Post inventory to the new Orie mall, leaving guns behind. The couple will open the Silver Arrow Flea Market Fridays through Sundays in early May, with space rented to Ottawa Flea Market vendors from the fire-destroyed market. Lantis also keeps a gun shop open at the North Main building Tuesdays through Sundays, and expects the mall to draw substantial Ottawa business.
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New Orie Mall
Bob Lantis
Lillian
Silver Arrow Trading Post
N. Main
Lantis
Silver Arrow
Lantises
Ottawa
NHS Egg Hunt Scheduled at Ottawa High School
The National Honor Society of Ottawa High School will host an Easter egg hunt for children in the Cyclone Room at 1120 S. Ash on Friday morning. NHS volunteers have set age group times: 3 and younger at 10:00, 4 to 6 at 10:30, and 7 and older at 11:30.
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National Honor Society
Ottawa High School
Ottawa
NHS
Easter Promotions and Local Notices Summary
Hazardous waste drop at FR CO WHW Facility noted for Monday to Friday hours. Easter items advertised include an Easter egg cookie basket, Mylar balloons, and Bunny visits. New Country Kitchen hours listed, plus free tickets offers from Heaven's Gates and local shops. Retailers advertise discounts and a ceramic studio sale with extended Friday Through May 6.
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FR. CO
Faith Lutheran Church Easter Schedule Plans Services
The Faith Lutheran Church at 316 E 12th announces Maundy Thursday communion at 7 30 p m Tenebrae service on Good Friday at 7 30 a m Easter Sunday includes sunrise service at 6 30 breakfast at 7 45 Sunday School at 9 15 and Festival Worship at 10 30 All events at the church officiated by Rev John M Duran Attendees invited.
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Faith Lutheran Church
John M. Duran
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1994 Across Carriers
The Ottawa Herald lists delivery rates starting October 1, 1994 for Ottawa by carrier and several distant zones. Rates cover one month to one year, with amounts varying by location and delivery method, all prepaid. Postmaster address changes and mail-out-of-state rates are noted, with tax included for all above.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
The
Ottawa Herald
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Ralph Young
Ruby Murrow
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OHS
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Heaven's Gates
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Hott Office Systems
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Helton Hallmark
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Getalis
Rogie's Ceramics
N. Poplar
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Jay Bemis
Tom Lave
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Jean Rossman
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