Hog roast planned by Vinland fire department Saturday
Vinland The Palmyra Township Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual hog roast from 5 to 8 pm Saturday at the Vinland Fairgrounds north of Baldwin. For info call 785 594 6944. Preschool screenings set for May 7 in Ottawa district. call 229 8110.
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Franklin County Jail Bookings and Arrests Brief
Franklin County records show Shawn Murdock of Pomona booked at 11:55 am on a court commitment. Zia Sediqzad of Overland Park booked at 2:15 pm and held for Johnson County. Salih Aziz also of Overland Park booked at 2:25 pm and held for Johnson County.
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Wellsville Schools to Raise Fees for 2003 04
Wellsville school board approved increases in enrollment and other fees for 2003 04. Elementary middle and high schools raise enrollment from 45 to 50 dollars and add planner fees 5 for elementary 7 for middle and high schools.
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Denise O’dea
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Rains Aid Kansas Wheat Tour Start While Mud Delays Some
The Kansas wheat tour opened amid soggy fields and booted participants as moisture arrived after drought years. Dana Hoffman of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers noted muddy conditions and a welcome change, while Brett Myers reported drier routes in western sections and cautioned that ongoing drought remains a concern if moisture falters.
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Hutchinson Considers Restaurant Smoking Ban Advisory Vote
Hutchinson Kansas city council votes to place an advisory smoking ban referendum before voters on August 3 2004. Staff to draft ordinance by May for clear outline of ban rules while council plans to honor referendum results. Other Kansas actions include Salina Lyons prisons already moving tobacco free.
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Kansas statehouse repairs may boost area tourism
Kansas researchers note the 135 million Statehouse restoration aims to mark the 100th anniversary of the Capitol and may boost local tourism. Old east wing work begins this summer with a new underground parking garage and a visitors center expected to triple Capitol visits once parking is available.
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Arts Council Antique Show Grows It Attracts Collectors
The Ottawa Community Arts Council antique appraisal show drew about 60 area collectors and six appraisers, raising roughly 540 dollars for the council at the April 27 event. Items ranged from dolls to a dock from an English clipper ship, with appraisals priced at 10 dollars per item or three for 25. The organizer Mary Anne Whiteford said the show was successful and plans to host it again in April or early May.
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Freshmen legislators push plan to avert education funding cuts
A 16 member freshmen group proposes a three year plan adding 50 per pupil to the state finance formula and reversing shrinking reserves to blunt education budget cuts. They warn ongoing tax or pension fund strain risks districts like Ottawa and Wellsville, while hoping for a House hearing and possible gut and go floor action.
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Kathleen Sebelius
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