Random Acts of Kindness Nominations and Notes
A collection of brief notes praising neighborly acts during winter car trouble and community efforts. Mentions John Johnson helping stuck motorists, wrecker crews, friends who checked on travelers, encourages submitting nominations with full contact details, and lists various Ottawa locations for forms and drop boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy
Diane
Bill and
Jerry Abbott
P.O
Ottawa
North Casey's
Aty Hall
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Chris Corner
Edward D. Jones
Sunflower Plaza
Franklin County Extension
John Brackway
Town & Country Supply
Amoco
Wal- Mart
Country Man
Jeffs Foods
Wellsville
Price Saver
Pomona
Central Heights
Wischropp to retire as NCCC president in follow-up move
Ted Wischropp told the Neosho County Community College board he will retire on June 30 after 39 years in education and 37 in higher education. He plans to move with his wife to the Pomona Lake area near Ottawa and pursue travel and reading. The board praised his leadership during a major three part expansion project and noted ongoing concerns about governance of community colleges and state funding.
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Harris
Bhanute
Neosho County Community College
Board of Trustees
NCCC
Ted Wischropp
Kansas
Wischropp
Beverly Rideau
Steve Huebert
Ted
Huebert
Kathryn
Pomona Lake
Ottawa
Student Union
Rowland Vocational
Rowland
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Contacts
The Ottawa Herald offers carrier and mail subscriptions with varied monthly rates. Ottawa city carrier $6.82, rural carrier $7.22, rural motor route $7.69, Franklin County mail $7.85, adjoining counties $7.87, east of Kansas $9.52, all other states $9.18. Discounts available for three six and two month subscriptions.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Kansas
Kansas area code split requires new dialing in state
The Kansas Corporation Commission orders reprogramming of telephone systems for the 913 area and a new area code in the Kansas City metro area and surrounding counties. A permissive dialing period lasts a year, then 10 digit dialing becomes mandatory as prefixes fill. The plan aims to meet demand through 2005, with frustration anticipated for some users.
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KCC
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Linn
Miami
Atchison and
Jefferson
Ottawa
Topeka
Lawrence
Salina
Manhattan
Junction City
Hays
Colby
Goodland
Foreman
ECC
Consumers warned about insurance complaint ratios in Kansas
Sebelius notes that the new guide helps consumers compare large and small insurers. American Family Insurance leads in complaints relative to Kansas business, while Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas shows a lower ratio despite higher premiums. United States Fidelity and Guaranty tops homeowners with a 33.43 ratio on $538,000 in homeowners business. The department warns factors such as auto high risk and out of state firms affect results. The guide covers 102 of 1,500 Kansas insurers and costs are free via hotline 1-800-432-2484 or the department web page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebelius
American Family Insurance Co
Kansas
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Insurance Department
City faces new suit over removals at fire department
The lawsuit, filed in district court, targets the city and two firefighters Riddle and Wilson, alleging wrongful removal and suspension without cause and failure to provide grievance procedures. The city plans to contest the claims, with 20 days to respond. A separate federal suit seeks over 100000 in damages over alleged racial discrimination in hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Riddle
James Rumsey
Lawrence
Bob Bezek
Ottawa
Federal District Court
Greg Hernandez
Propane pricing crisis draws concern from Lincoln official
Eugene Glock, agriculture aide for Kerrey in Lincoln, reported two dozen constituent calls over two days about high propane prices. He called it a short-term crisis not threatening national security but stressing communities relying on propane. Factors include last year’s depleted inventories, this year’s cold spell, wet Midwest harvest drying, and a July gas plant explosion cutting 30 percent of Mexico’s propane production, with Mexico now importing propane.
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Kerrey
Lincoln
Eugene Glock
Glock
National Propane Gas Association
Midwest
Mexico
NTSB urges urgent FAA actions on 747 fuel tanks
The NTSB warned that Boeing 747 center fuel tanks pose explosion risks linked to heat sources and static electricity. It urged insulation between heat sources and tanks, insulation off equipment, cooler refueling, and minimal fuel in tanks. FAA to review and act, with inspections of 747 fuel pump wiring planned.
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AST
Hampton
N.Y. E
TWA
Federal
National Transportation Safety Board
Federal Aviation Administration
NTSB
Paris
New York
FAA
Peter Goelz
Goelz
Washington
Weather Outlook With Snow Chance In Northwest Areas
Sunday remains dry with temperatures ranging from the 20s to the 40s. Monday shows a mixed forecast with a chance of snow in the west and north and rain in the southeast. Lows stay in the 20s. Ottawa Water Plant readings show yesterday’s high around 1.506 and low around .22. Precipitation and barometer data are cited, with dawn and dusk times listed.
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Ottawa
Ness City principal recharged in DUI case
Ness City Kansas principal Jerry L Wencker a Ness City Grade School leader and high school aide had a school district vehicle during an Oct 9 arrest in Ness County. A DUI charge was refiled after blood alcohol test results arrived confirming earlier evidence. Transporting an open container remains on hold with a December 27 court hearing.
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Ness City
Kan
Jerry L. Wencker
Ness County
Wencker
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John Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Bill Klink
Mitzi Wallace
Virginia
Allen Loyd
Westminster Presbyterian Handbell Choir
Good Samaritans
Henry Roberts
Wischropps
By Mark Berry
Ottawa Herald
Gene
Satuday
Ottawa Herald, Inc
Cadar
John D. Montgomery
Orawaherald.com
Ezsovink
Jay Semis
Toni Love
Kathy Miller
Gene Kelsey
Jean Ressman
Wayne Snow
Sen
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AREA
The
Telecommunications Industry
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Department
Ink.org
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Bezek
Propane
AccuWeather
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Salinas
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Sittsbura
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aphirsNet
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