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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 2005
Page
7
The Ottawa Herald requests two day advance notices for Bulletin Board items by fax at and email and mail or in person at 1048 Cedar Street Ottawa Kansas non commercial events open to the public may be announced at no charge no phone calls please
A special school board meeting for Garnett Anderson County USD 365 is canceled. The regular meeting proceeds tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Anderson County Junior Senior High School to consider instituting block scheduling. Also note Quenemo Penny Supper and Ottawa Library bridal fair details.
Ottawa Community Arts Council offers South African crafts benefiting the South Africa AIDS Orphan Crisis Center. Upcoming programs include Over the Rainbow arts for kids and families at Carnegie Cultural Center, and exhibits at Old Depot Museum celebrating Kansas Day with hours and admission details.
A series of local events listed for Friday and Saturday include meetings of the Vietnam Veterans of America at Ransom Memorial, Ottawa University clubs, and the Franklin County Conservation District. A medical benefit for Tyler Welborn at Hurricane Sherry’s features music, karaoke, prizes, contests, and food with proceeds to the hospitalized burn victim. Also scheduled are concerts, library sales, pancake suppers, and Valentine themed gatherings across Ottawa and Wellsville.
The Daily Report notes hospital admissions and arrests on Wednesday. Thomas Gearhard Landwehr, 41, Kansas City Kansas, probation violation warrant released on 25000 dollar bond. Jermey Eric Price Conner, 24, Panton, failure to appear, held on 500 dollars. Charles William Wood III, 50, Topeka, violation of protective order, held on 1000 dollars.
In Topeka a key Kansas lawmaker urged shifting the base state aid per pupil by removing large-district weights to boost the base figure by about 75 million dollars. Democrats warn the move could mislead the public into thinking education funding rose when overall spending stays the same.
The Franklin County United Way capped a 2005 campaign at 175000 after a late start, raising funds for local health and civic groups. At a Ransom Memorial Hospital luncheon, awards honored volunteers and top donors including Wal-Mart team, Ransom Memorial Hospital, Franklin County Mental Health Center, Kalmar Ottawa Truck, Wolf Creek Nuclear generating Station, Ottawa University, Hasty Awards, and Judy Hasty as campaign chair.
A crowd of agencies including the American Diabetes Association Wyandotte Red Cross Heart of America Council Boy Scouts CASA and several local nonprofits receive grants to support health housing and child services in Franklin Ottawa and surrounding counties. Distributions range from 2,000 to 21,000 with major support to Compeer LifeCare Center and Salvation Army.
The Senate passed the measure last month and the House vote was 86 to 37. Supporters predict a large statewide majority, with Rev. Jerry Johnston stating 80 percent approval. Critics, including Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, question necessity and warn of broad consequences for gay and unmarried couples.
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced bids for two local road projects. Beachner Construction Co. will grade and build a bridge on a county road west of Greeley in Anderson County for just over $570,000. Wildcat Construction Co. of Wichita received $275,000 to overlay part of the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 75 in Osage County. The York Rite chicken noodle dinner is Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple 422 S. Tickets cost 5 50 for adults and 2 50 for children under 10. Proceeds go to York Rite Philanthropies. Carryout is available.
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