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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1997
Page
6
Eighteen Ottawa University football players receive postseason honors as a result of their national ranking. Turning cooler and cloudy Friday with a high between 45 and 50. South wind 5 mph in the morning shifting to 10 to 15 mph from the northwest by noon. For more weather details, see page 2.
The Kansas Board of Regents approved dormitory rate increases from 2.3 to 6.9 percent for six state universities starting Fall 1998 and endorsed a 30 per credit hour rise in University of Kansas law tuition effective May. Housing costs rise across campuses with Pittsburg State highest at 6.9 percent, plus detailed increases at Kansas, Kansas State, Wichita State, Emporia State, and Fort Hays State.
Chuck Shepherd reports odd official actions include a Kuala Lumpur parliament building wristwatch featuring the Malaysian prime minister priced around 470 dollars and a Louisiana program selling 100,000 Royal brand condoms to cut costs for high risk clients.
Herald Business Editor ev Grabham, a long-time Ottawa volunteer since 1957, received the Ottawa Rotary Club's Service above Self Award. She has led Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Grace Episcopal Church, and Ottawa Country Club efforts, serving decades in multiple roles and committees.
Ottawa officials clash over a waiver for 100 use of the auditorium for a Franklin County Veterans Memorial Committee event. OMA president Scott Wasser says the city commission overstepped by approving the fee without consulting the board. He notes additional costs include heating, cooling, and staff time as part of event operation.
President Clinton announced an open ended U S troop presence in Bosnia Herzegovina to support NATO peacekeepers beyond June 1998. He admitted error in promising withdrawal and said the size and duration will be set by NATO with broad congressional and public backing sought. About 8 500 Americans are serving in the 32 000 strong Stabilization Force. Clinton was joined by Vice President Al Gore and Defense Secretary William Cohen at the White House before heading to Bosnia.
The Franklin County Historical Society wins federal approval to renovate the Old Depot Museum at 135 W Tecumseh with 80 percent funding from ISTEA via KS Department of Transportation. Local donations raised about $128,000. now $135,000 is needed to complete matching funds. Renovations include roof, masonry, windows, elevator, restrooms, HVAC, and accessibility updates to allow year-round operation.
The Ottawa City Commission approved leases for three groups to occupy landmark spaces. Suzuki Strings and Ottawa Community Arts Council will use the Carnegie building at 515 E Main for five years with possible renewal, while Friends of the Ottawa Library will occupy part of the city warehouse at 209 E 2nd for eight years. Each lease yields a dollar per year to the city. Friends provide a $250 security deposit and cover utilities.
Ottawa Optimists distributed new Webster's Dictionaries to 225 fourth-graders imprinted with each student's name. The gift, tied to school officials' input and in tribute to late member Junior Hazen, is planned as an annual project complemented by fundraisers and ongoing scholarships.
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