Ottawa car club distributes proceeds from river run show
The Ottawa Over the Road Gang car club distributed funds to benefiting organizations from the Ol' Marais River Run. Recipients include Forest Park trees, DARE camp, Special Olympics, power mechanics program, graphic arts, Crestview Nursing Home, and Toys for Tots. Also listed are club representatives and local beneficiaries.
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Ottawa Over
Car Club
Dave Stephenson
Bob Hiatt
Peg Armstrong
Pat Callaghan
Kevin James
Crestview Nursing Home
Teacher awaits new liver amid rare blood donor constraints
A teacher with a damaged liver awaits a possible liver transplant from a type B donor on life support, with only a few hours of organ viability. The story notes his condition includes a steel rod, plugged ducts, and dietary shifts to vegetarianism, while former students praise his influence and support.
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Daugharthy
County zoning board delays Topps towing permit appeal
Franklin County zoning appeals board chief Gislar sent a letter to the county commission explaining why a special use permit for a towing service near I-35 and US-50 was returned. The planning commission backed the permit Sept. 15, while the county commission, short of a full board, faces a delay until chairman Savage returns from hospitalization. The zoning administrator says a variance route could have worked if hardship were shown. Nearby landowners raise questions about a percolation test for drainage. Lane City Council approved Sunday liquor sales with food-sales requirements. counties plan similar rules to prevent cross-town drinking.
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Gislar
Franklin County Zoning Appeals Board
Franklin County Commission
I-35
Us-50
County Commission
Appeals Board
Franklin County
Larry Wright
Michael
Arnold Topp
J.B. Hall
Topps
Franklin County Planning
Gardner Hayden
Planning Commission
Russell Savage
Peop
Independence region vies for Cessna plant
In Independence residents wore Smile for Cessna stickers as the city pursued a Cessna factory site, with Cheryl Betts of the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce noting confidence in a final five and later underdog status. Betts cited airport quality and proximity to Wichita as advantages, while Manhattan Chamber of Commerce officials praised the process and the collaboration with local government and staff.
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Independence
Cheryl Betts
Independence Area
Bubs
Wichita
Betts
Cessna
Dale Stinson
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Weather Tonight and Christmas Forecast Summary
Mostly clear tonight with a low in the upper 20s and a northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday brings mild and dry conditions with lows in the 30s and highs in the 50s. Christmas day remains mild with lows in the 30s and highs from the upper 40s to lower 50s.
City oks tax credit and Golden State measures
The city approved economic policy shifts removing in lieu payments and cutting tax exemption fees. Golden State Porcelain attended as officials supported a $3 million industrial revenue bond for a new plant at the former Parmelee building, 1510 Davis Ave. Liquor by the drink rules were approved with a $250 annual license, hours 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily, and no licenses near schools or churches. Other actions included sewer work linkage to Wal-Mart, street work in Pin Oak Estates, grant for more Onawa police officers, cafe plan contract renewal, and hiring George Butler Associates for a wastewater study and gear reducer purchase.
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Lambers
Golden State Porcelain
California
Wal-Mart
Pin Oak Estates
Onatwa
George Butler Associates
The Ottawa Herald Rates and Staff Details 1894
The Ottawa Herald lists newspaper rates by delivery area dated October 1 1894 with full price tiers for Ottawa and rural routes. It also names staff positions including editor publisher managing editor advertising director and office manager.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Jim RB. Hitch
Vay Bemis
Tom Love
Gene Kelsay
Virginia Howe
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
Library board opposes space plan for Franklin building
Bob Reusch notes Franklin site would serve as a community library for 20 to 30 years as city growth rises. Trustees urge adequate first floor space for children's area, genealogy and media, while a plan for second floor use remains undeveloped. Budget figures for 1995 set library budget near $300,000 with a 3.45 percent pay raise. Santa Claus visit announced for Head Start children as community outreach continues.
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Devore
Bob Reusch
Library Board
Franklin
City Hall
Bruce Prentice
Prentice
Library
Kansas
Christmas season shop and service notices roundup
A collage of holiday store hours, closures, gift ideas, and specials. Kramer Drug, Heavenly Scents, Homewood Christian, JC Penney, and Creek-area shops announce limited Dec 24 to Dec 28 hours and promotions. Local services like Clinic Pharmacy, Great Stocking, Wright's Studio list holiday availability and weekend closures.
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Wellsville
Mary Ann Hedrick
Ottawan
A.L. “Vern” Tevis
Tecumseh
Bonnie E. Butler
Melvern
Tevises
LaFeria
Texas
Eileen Marquis
Baldwin City
Jeanie Browning
Sycamore
Don Tevis
Emporia
Donna Mochamer
Prairie Chickens
Methodist Church
Richmond
Homer White
Virginia Cunningham
Neil
Lucille Anderson
Good Sam Camping Club
Chippewa Good Sam Camper Club
Richard Hewitts
Carl Rice
Dubsbridge
Santa
Ransom Memorial
Erin Youngberg
Burlingame
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Osage County
Artists and Craftsmen Club
Us-56
Osage City
San Jose
Calif
Indianapolis
Ind
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Tevis
Jessica Decker
Kodi Crane
Topp
Robert Green
Wright
Lane City
Cessna’s
Ottawa T Res
Jesserees Anneces
Ipm
Bam
Beservere
Lanenperee
City Oks
Golden State
The
Ottawa Herald
Uwhelms Us
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
Ito
S. Cedar
Eckan
Peo
Ple
Santa Claus
Head Start
Kramer Drug Store
Merle Norman
Creason Tawney GM Center
Service & Parts
Women's Care Plus
GUY & Mae's
Williamsburg
Homewood Christian Church
Sun
JC Penney
Kramer Drug
S, Main
King
Litwin's
Eagles
Olmsted Electric
Willis Garden Genter
Fr. Co
S. King
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