Local youth attend KAY Leadership Camp in July
Four area students from Ottawa and Pomona joined peers at the KAY Leadership Camp July 26–30 at Rock Springs 4-H center. The program, for grades 7-12, is run by the Kansas State High School Activities Association to build character and leadership. Also in Pomona, Leonard and Elsie Wray celebrate 40 years with an open house at Pomona Community Center Sunday 2–4 p.m.. no gifts requested.
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KAY
Kansas Association For
Rock Springs
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Robin
Kendra Bryant
Robert
Terri Smith
Ottawa
Cassie Hamilton
Leah Hamilton
Pomona
Leroy Hamilton
Laura Smith
Richard
Nancy Smith
Leonard
Elsie Wray
Methodists hire secretary. enrollments, supplies noted
Debbie Papps is named church secretary and office manager at First United Methodist Church, replacing Terri Lansbury who moved to Wathena. Ottawa events include OMS PTA swim parties after enrollment nights and grade-specific enrollment dates. ECKAN seeks school supplies for low income families, with drop-off at 205 W. 3rd in Ottawa. Heidi L. Weber graduates from Fort Lee training as a unit supply specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Debbie Papps
Terri Lansbury
Wathena
Papps
Ottawa
Tim
Nicholas
Corinna
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Ottawa Middle School
OMS
PTA
Ottawa Pool
A-L
M-Z
Eckan
Ecean Center
W. 3Rd
Gladys MacDonald
Army Pvt
Heidi L. Weber
Fort Lee
Petersburg
Baldwin High School
Prairie Chicken Camper Club Weekend Camp at Melvern Lake
The Prairie Chicken Camper Club spent July 16 18 at Melvern Lake below the dam with members Darrell Macy Helen Macy Marrel Macy Charlotte Macy Harold Kimball Betty Kimball Neil Anderson Lucille Anderson Virginia Cunningham Denny Kimball Debbie Kimball Serverina Tassie John Ross A potluck supper followed a business meeting where future campsites were planned Riverside East at John Redmond Dam Burlington will host the Aug 20 22 campout.
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Prairie Chicken Camper Club
Melvern Lake
Darrell
Helen Macy
Marrel
Charlotte Macy
Harold
Betty Kimball
Neil
Lucille Anderson
Virginia Cunningham
Denny
Debbie Kimball
Serverina
Tassie
John Ross
Riverside East
John Redmond Dam
Burlington
Navaho Wonder wins world amateur jumping title in Fort Worth
Richmond horse Navaho Wonder owned by Kenny Burgdorfer wins the World Championship in Amateur Jumping at the 1999 World Championship Paint Horse Show held July 6 17 at Will Rogers Equestrian Center Fort Worth Texas. Burgdorfer rode Navaho Wonder defeating nine entrants in world show competition. Navy Fireman Steen W Russell departs on six month naval tour aboard USS George Philip from San Diego. Baker students tie for first at 1999 Business School Inner City Leadership Conference in Boston.
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Richmond
Kenny Burgdorfer
Will Rogers Equestrian Center
Fort Worth
Texas
Burgdorfer
Navy
Steen W. Russell
Baldwin High School
Baldwin
Western Pacific
Indian Oceans
George Philip
San Diego
Russell
Baker
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Boston
UMKC
Robert Fraga
Ottawa
Baker University
Michael Lynch
Overland Park
Jaymie Gross
Topeka
Paul Ruth
Murieta
Calif
Savannah Fanning
Parker
Jeff Hull
Pleasant Hill
Maja Jordan
Paul McClain
Two arrested in drug raid at 742 S Liberty
Wade Leroy Johnston, 22, and Tammy Jantz, 34, were arrested after a Wednesday night raid at 742 S Liberty. Authorities seized three guns including a short barrel weapon, two switchblades, about $380, marijuana, scales, water pipes and drug paraphernalia. Johnston faces two felonies and multiple misdemeanors. Jantz was released on her own recognizance.
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S. Liberty
Hatheway
DEA
Melody Rose Pacheco
Emporia
15Th
Poplar
Franklin County
Bret M. Herlein
W. 7Th
Fourth
Main
Jason L. Glidewell
E. Wilson
South Main
Lucas A. Hinderliter
Ohio Road
Park and Main
Topeka
City Park
S. Main
North Carolina
President urges tax cuts as economy shows gains
President touts tax cuts funded by leftover funds after education, defense, and medical research spending. Clinton cites 6 1/2 years of expansion, deficit to surplus, 19 million jobs, high home ownership, and record low welfare rolls. Kansas buffers program gains bipartisan support with state matching funds and incentives for streamside plantings.
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Duever
Tracy Streeter
Kansas Conservation Commission
Streeter
Bruce Larkin
Baileyville
Kansas
Burglary Spree Targets Ottawa Businesses Prompt Crime Stoppers Tip
Police investigate several business burglaries in Ottawa including China Palace Subway City Hall during the night of July 28. An attempted break in Litwin's clothing store is noted. Call Franklin County Crime Stoppers at 1 888 311 TIPS for anonymous tips and possible rewards up to 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Police Department
China Palace
Litwin
Franklin County
Evolution plan may be approved next week in Kansas science standards
Very hopeful that a compromise will yield science standards yet strong opposition calls it fatally flawed. Board member Bill Wagon warns the plan dulls standards and will defeat conservatives in 2000 elections. Superintendent Loren Lutes and others criticize non scientists involvement. Some prefer the original committee's recommendations while others see a new set of local district challenges ahead.
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Bill Wagon
Topeka
Wagnon
Kansas
Elkhart
Loren Lutes
Science
Lutes
Sonny Rundell
Syracuse
Doc keeper of the rodeo ring Miller talks rodeo medicine
Miller, a rodeo doctor known as Doc to many cowboys, explains why surgeons and medical care are vital as bull riders endure frequent head shoulder and knee injuries. Lucky Keller, 19, from Dodge City, rode a second-round bull eight seconds but needed four stitches above his right eye. Keller credits Miller for sewing him up twice and vows to keep riding for fun despite the risks.
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Miller
Doc
Hutchinson
Keith Carter
Lucky Keller
Dodge City
Keller
North American
Ottawa area sheriff and police report a busy midweek
Admissions Kenneth Smith of Ottawa. discharges include Marvin Durbin of Ottawa and Catherine Jasper of Garnett. Arrests include Kenneth W. Thompson Jr. of Princeton for suspended license and speeding. Laurie Ann Kennedy of Pomona for DUI, no proof of insurance and expired tag. Other incidents include door to door sales warnings, multiple DUI warrants, battery and theft notices, and several listed medical emergencies and accidents in the Ottawa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Smith
Ottawa
Marvin Durbin
Catherine Jasper
Garnett
Kenneth W. Thompson Jr
Princeton
Vermont Road
Laurie Ann Kennedy
Pomona
Old Usso
Jackson Road
Franklin County
Kirby
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Herald
Wray
Methodists
Weber
Army
RCM Oatr Aett
Clinton
House
Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
Congress
the Daily Report
West Third
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ryan M. Carlson
Indiana Road
Russell L. Daniels
Daniels
Sherri L. Scott
Darin L. Hill
Kentucky Road
Hill
Geo Metro
David L. Pollock
Greeley
Georgia Road
Kevin Hough
Sheriff's Department
Rex’s
Wellsville Family Health Care
South Willow
Ottawa Retirement Village
W. 15Th
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Ottawa Retirement Plaza
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