Feedlot proposal faces fierce neighbor opposition in Osage County
In Osage County, eight nearby families led by McCormick oppose a proposed hog feedlot near Melvern Lake, fearing odor, water contamination, and devalued property. A 7 p.m. public hearing at Lebo senior citizens building addresses KDHE permits amid concerns about runoff and regional water pipeline plans. Local business owner Huddleston warns pollution would hurt Melvern Lake recreation and her bait shop.
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McCormick
Osage
Lois Harred
Senior Citizens
Lebo
Lewis
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Melvern Lake
Pomona
Williamsburg
Franklin County
KDHE
Waverly
Melvern
Quenemo
Lyndon
Greg Crawford
Crawford
Environmental Protection Agency
Kansas
Louisiana
Bonnie Huddleston
Huddleston
New congressmen eye agendas for Ways and Means panel
Ray LaHood of Illinois and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma pursue seats in key tax bill committee. Incumbents Don Young Lincoln Diaz Balart and Ileana Ros Lehtinen sit out. Brownback seeks Ways and Means with freshmen likely, plus Commerce and Armed Services. Engaging Kansas oil, military bases, Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth feature in play. Tiahrt favors Public Works and Transportation, linking to Wichita aviation and Boeing.
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Ray Lahood
Illinois
Tom Coburn
Oklahoma
Don Young
Alaska
Brownback
Engggy Ang Commerce
Armed ‘Services
Kansas
Fort Riley
Fort Leavenworth
Tiahrt
Public Works
Wichita
Boeing
Genealogical society catalogs local historical works
Reed leads Franklin County genealogical society publishing The Quarterly and four hardcover books. A 1921 whiskey still tale and a 1906 tiger hunt in Princeton timeframe are noted, with 10 000 names from Ottawa High School graduates 1876 to 1993. Obituaries and probate indexes cover Pomona and Franklin County.
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Princeton
Reed
Franklin County
Jean van Leiden
Ottawa
Ottawa High School
van Leiden
Presi
Pomona High School
Appanoose High
Michigan Valley
Pomona
Yellow Brick Road
S. Main
June Butler
Genealogical Society
Pride again sponsors light contest in Ottawa
The Ottawa PRIDE committee will sponsor a Christmas house lighting and decorating contest with a deadline of December 15. Participants must notify by calling one of three numbers: 242-3151, 242-4249, or 242-1218. Prizes are 50 dollars first, 25 dollars second, and 15 dollars third.
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Ottawa Pride Committee
Ottawa
Pride Committee
Zoning panel to revisit Topp permit decision
Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals schedules an emergency 7 p.m. meeting at the Annex to correct a misinterpretation of voting rules on Arnold and Michael Topp’s request for a towing service near US 50 and I 35. The panel previously voted 4 to 2, and is urged to submit to unanimous approval only in its final action.
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Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals
Franklin County Annex
J.B. Hall
Appeals Board
Hall
Arnold
Michael Topp
Us-50
Board of Zoning Appeals
Spe
Planning Commission
County Commission
Weather Outlook Kansas North Cold Rain South Warmer
Extended forecast shows freezing rain or snow chances in the north Monday with 20s to 40s by region, and rain in the south. Tuesday brings snow northwest and rain or snow elsewhere with teens to 30s. Wednesday offers freezing precipitation north and rain or freezing rain south with 30s to 40s. Local log from Ottawa Water Plant notes recent data and readings including temperatures and barometer.
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Kansas
Ottawa Water Plant
OU Professor Named to State Panel on Goals 2000
The head of Ottawa University education department Martha Gage was named to a state panel for Goals 2000 to devise a plan that advances comprehensive education improvement toward helping all students meet academic and occupational standards. Goals 2000 was signed into law in March.
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Ottawa University
Martha Gage
Undue Influence and Legal Chaos in Multiple Courtroom Novels
A collage of summaries covers lawyer protagonists and courtroom battles from authors like Martini and Patterson. It links a dying wife’s plea to a sister-in-law’s murder accusation, a custody fight, a political ex-husband, witness disappearances, and possible agendas of a federal defender. It also references Margolin and Pickard titles about murder, motive, and twists in legal thrillers.
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Se Martini
Madriani
Laurel
Paul
Jack Vega
Dana Colby
John Grisham
Scott Turow
William Coughlin
Augustus Caren
Nancy Pickard
Jenny Cain
Geoff
Jenny
Mystery Posene
4Foundation
Phillip Margolin
Public hearings eyed for Hillsdale State Park master plan
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will hold three public hearings to gather opinions on the Hillsdale State Park preliminary master plan update. Ed DeTrude says the plan aims to assess use and guide improvements for the park near Paola in Miami County, with terrain including a lake prairie forest wildlife areas beaches and multiple boat ramps. The Franklin County Annex meeting begins at 7 p.m. after a 6:30 p.m. viewing. Dec 5 Paola Cultural Center and Dec 7 Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe hold additional sessions. Information: DeTrude at (913) 296-2281.
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Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Hillsdale State Park
Paola
Miami County
Ed DeTrude
Franklin County Annex
S. Main
Cultural Center
Ernie Miller
Olathe
Kansas approves new U S 400 designation across southeast Kansas
Topeka announces the federal highway renumbering designating a southeast Kansas corridor from I 44 in Missouri to Wichita and a Wichita to Garden City stretch as U S 400. 800 to 1,000 signs will be erected to mark the route and boost tourism and economic development.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Missouri
Baxter Springs
Garden City
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Souri
Wichita
Kansas Department of Transportation
Community event listings for December activities
Masonic Hall hosts a baked ham or meatloaf dinner on December 4 from 11 to 2 with adult price 5.50. Faith Lutheran advertises a Christmas cookie sale December 3 at 8 am and gift certificates from Southview Services for delivery, housekeeping, elder sitting. FOE Aerie 2700 plans bingo December 4 with Hearts Band December 3 at Garnett VFW, 8:30 pm. Phone Friend operates 3:15 to 5:30 pm for school children. Pictures with Santa offer Polaroid snapshots for 1 each on December 3 from 10 to 1 at JC Penney or Kramer Drug.
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Masonic Hall
Pastor Victor Gordon to Speak at Ottawa University Event
Victor Gordon senior pastor of the First Baptist Church in Wichita will speak at Ottawa University campus Christmas season opening at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel Auditorium. Gordon attended Stanford University and Fuller Theological Seminary and has served churches colleges and seminaries as pastor chaplain and instructor. Public invited.
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Victor Gordon
First Baptist Church
Wichita
Ottawa University
Gordon
Stanford University
Fuller Theological Seminary
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Listing 1994
The Ottawa Herald prints subscription rates effective October 1 1994 for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Rates vary by delivery method including carrier motor route and mail with specific monthly quarterly biannual and yearly prices for Franklin County and out-of-state districts. All rates are in advance.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
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Richard North Patterson
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Carelli
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