School board eyes spring bond issue and tech goals
The board plans public input before a spring bond proposal on a new middle school. Goals include improved school climates, staff teamwork, self accountability, and expanded technology use. Enrollment updates show late registrations may alter class sizes across Eugene Field Garfield Hawthorne Lincoln Eisenhower Ottawa Middle School and Ottawa High School.
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Cummings
Don Duncan
Duncan
Eugene Field School
Eisenhower
Eugene Field
Garfield
Hawthorne
Lincoln
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa High School
S. Main
Refugees at Cuban shore test dangerous sea journeys
At Havana beaches families cling to hope as boats and improvised rafts drift toward the sea. Many left behind mothers and children while authorities note a drop in would be refugees after Fidel Castro halted blocking attempts and U S policy shifts push applicants to seek legal entry. Only 2,059 Cubans have been allowed in through legal channels this year, with about 2,300 entering as political refugees before the channel closed except for those in Florida.
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Lourdes Rios
Havana
Oriday
Fidel Castro
United States
Cuba
Castro
Clinton
Florida
Immigration and Naturali Service
Weather Tonight and Weekend Forecast Summary
Weather data from Ottawa shows tonight cool with mixed wind southwest at about 10 mph. Thursday through Saturday look warm with a chance of light rain. overnight lows in the 60s and daytime highs near 90s. Yesterday’s high 97 and low around 50s to 60s are noted. barometer steady at 32 inches. Sunset 8 07, sunrise 6 42.
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Ottawa
Yeandar
Herald Nogn
Young climber aims for Everest youngest by age fourteen
In Middletown Rhode Island AP report 14 year old Mark Pretzer trains to scale Mount Everest to become the youngest person to reach the summit. He faces fear but vows to stay safe as climbers pursue the world’s highest peak. Since 1953 about 375 climbers have reached the summit while 109 have died attempting it.
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Middletown
R.I
Mark Pretzer
Mark
Everest
Hillary
Tensing Norkay
Nepal
Ottawa High cheerleaders display spirit sticks and trophies
Photo by Ralph Young shows 1994-95 Ottawa High School cheerleaders at a Universal Cheerleaders Association camp in Lawrence, where freshmen junior varsity and varsity squads earned trophies. Captains Liza Tripkos and Rachel Asher led a list of named squad members. sponsors Stacy Watts Marilyn Keefer and Nancy Ferguson were not pictured.
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Ralph Young
Ottawa High School
Universal Cheerleaders
Lawrence
Stephanie Harris
Crystal Davis
Sarah Walsh
Kim Knape
Tina Edwards
Ande Hoy
Angie Daniel
Penny Blanchard
Amy Salisbury
Katie Higbie
Jessica Adamson
Briana Kems
Megan Vague
Varsity
Jamie Daniels
Jenny Duncan
Rachel Asher
Mandy Leitaker
Liza Tripkos
Jamie Brown
Courtney Pence
Jane Underwood
Kari van Horn
Jamie Kasparek
Jill Cain
Robyn Nelson
Shelly Ruditi
Stacy Watts
Marilyn Keefer
Nancy Ferguson
Herald
Senior center to sponsor evening meal and bingo
The Franklin County Senior Center hosts a 6 p.m. dinner on Thursday at 130 S. Main featuring oven fried chicken mashed potatoes green beans and pie. Bingo follows the meal. Reservations call 242-7440.
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Franklin County Senior Center
S. Main
Kansas City
Keegan
135Th St
Mike Reynolds
Louisburg
Rce Entertainment
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Park
Pioneer Group
New Pioneer Unit of Family Community Education
Delma Mavity
Spedar
Ann McLair
Marie Sherman
Pomona High
Pomona High School
Chavis Sues NAACP Over Firing
Rev. Benjamin Chavis sues the NAACP to regain his job claiming the board violated bylaws by denying a proper hearing and recorded vote. A Washington DC hearing was set for today as he seeks a preliminary injunction to block removal.
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Superior
Washington, D.C
Chavis
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Nation of Islam
Louis Farrakhan
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1993 and After
Rates for Ottawa Kansas and surrounding areas listed by delivery method including carrier motor route and mail in Franklin County Miami Anderson Counties and statewide. prices show monthly three months six months and yearly options with state sales tax included in advance. The notice repeats multiple misprints and garbled phrases but preserves key figures for basic subscription options.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Anderson
State of Kansas
Official lacks job security ARNETT-A weed director in Anderson
Anderson County commissioners last week considered dismissing Larry Thurston, once Franklin County road supervisor in 1992, for not moving to Anderson by August 1. Thurston, who bought an option on 40 acres in Anderson, said he could stay as temporary weed director until he sells his Franklin property, while commissioners discussed possible resignation or continued employment. No formal firing action was recorded.
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Arnett
Ger
Franklin County
Anderson County
Franklin
Larry Thurston
Thurston
Anderson
Howard Thompson
Bob Pepple
County seeks new zoning chief after Nicholson death
Franklin County commissioners interviewed two job applicants on Monday to fill the vacancy created by the death of Pete Nicholson. Nicholson, who died July 23, had served as zoning administrator and managed civil defense and sanitarian duties. Valerie Weber, Nicholson’s former assistant, is acting zoning administrator. Fewer than six people applied by the Aug 15 deadline as interviews are arranged during board sessions.
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Franklin County
Pete Nicholson
Nicholson
Valerie Weber
Area law personnel laud off duty fund-raisers for Special Olympics
Herrman commends officers for spending off duty time soliciting friends and associates to support annual pistol matches golf tournaments and other fund-raisers over several months. The events culminate with the Kansas Special Olympics in early summer and highlight athletes like a camp participant nicknamed Hollywood who, despite severe impairment, excelled in swimming and Frisbee toss.
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Herrman
Kansas
Hollywood
Olathe
Benefit Fish Fry for Norman Hillebrandt at Faith Lutheran
Benefit fish fry on Sunday August 28 at Faith Lutheran proceeds aid Norman Hillebrandt medical expenses. Lutheran Brotherhood and E. K&S Branch will match donations. Also includes a crate of items and a free autographed book with $30 purchase at Cornerstone Bookstore. Various local notices and ads follow.
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Norman Hil-lebrandt
Sun
Faith Lutheran
Cedar
Lutheran Brotherhood &E. K&s
Carrie Bender
Cornerstone
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