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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1985
Page
6
Franklin states Pizza Hut offered free pizza parties to multiple classes across different schools. The company received requests from numerous classes, with each reading eligible for a party based on the program terms.
The Daily Report lists Larry Allen Steenrod 27 of 702 N Poplar who died of an apparent self inflicted gunshot at home Monday. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Officiant Rev James McCrossen. burial Highland Cemetery. Steenrod born Sept 12 1957 in Carthage Missouri. former H D Lee shipping clerk. member KS Army National Guard Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2700 and Highway 59 League of Bowlers at Indian Lanes. Survived by parents two sisters and a half brother.
Williamsburg may offer a contract for a new principal by week’s end after two interview sessions last week. Superintendent James E. Cain said final checks remain before a contract, with board action slated for May 13, and other interview outcomes included offers to noncertified staff with salaries pending.
The notice lists OMS Hoagie Feed and Carnival on April 26 from 5 to 3 pm with hoagie tickets at 2 dollars. It notes watches from CITIZEN and Seiko, Drake Jewelry, and Faith Lutheran pre school enrollment for fall with two contact numbers. VICA state contest in Wichita honors Margo Aquino Gloria Esquivel and Susan Mcintosh, plus stop for groceries and gas at N 7th Service near Beech. Spring fashion show set for May 5 at 1 30 and 2 45 with welcome message. venue includes 1st National Bank Building steps. music thistle supplies from Franklin County Weed Dept. chemicals rental equipment available Mon-Fri 7 am to 4 pm. see John and Harold for details.
Ottawa City Manager Lyle Dresher says Smoky Hill Construction of Salina is negotiating with United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. to replace Tillery Construction on Phase IV of the Skunk Run drainage project. The cost remains unchanged. a $100 daily liquidated damage is in place for delays. Smoky Hill may work on Tillery and its own section, aiming to finish Phase V by Aug. 1. Franklin County collects $3,677.21 from the state transient guest tax for January to March, to be forwarded to the Convention and Tourism Board.
AARP organizes a 1 15 p.m. Thursday session at the Senior Center 1308 Main. Williamsburg kindergarten roundup for West Franklin U S C 287 runs 8 30 a m to 1 p m Friday in the Williamsburg kindergarten room. To enroll a child must be five by Sept 1. Parents bring birth certificates and immunization records. A correction notes May 23 is Ottawa Middle School eighth grade promotion in the Ottawa University Chapel, not May 24. Ransom Memorial Hospital offers a Next childbirth class starting Thursday May 2 and continuing for four Thursdays 7 9 p m. Call 242 3344 Ext 288 to preregister.
Wellsville USD 289 board backed administration to drop the summer football camp at Camp Chippewa despite protests by coach Bart Kjobede, student Mike Landreth, and parents. The meeting covered bids for stage curtains, purchasing sewing machines, typewriters, and computers, and a rise in drivers education fees to 35 dollars. The district approved joining an inservice network with Flint Hills ERDA, KU, and Kansas City Learning Exchange, with an estimated 2,552 dollar cost. Wendell Hicks resigned as high school band director. contracts were extended for non certified staff except one bus driver Becky Shalkoski who resigned. The June meeting moved to June 17.
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