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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1981
Page
6
State Missouri muscle bruises the Jayhawks. Fort Hays State earns unanimous No. 1 in Western Kansas. No. 2 national poll status noted. Page references indicate broader sports and world study coverage.
Bettye Coughenour, a 15 year Ottawa district veteran, was named Ottawa Middle School principal for next year, replacing Royse who shifts to Ottawa High School as the freshman class expands. The board also extended contracts for six administrators and formed a screening committee for a new district superintendent.
Franklin County and nearby districts shut schools as four inches of snow buffered by strong winds blanketed the area. A travel advisory remains in effect with potential additional inches and blowing snow reducing visibility. One traffic death occurred near Fort Scott as slick roads caused multiple slide-offs. Franklin County engineers expect worsening conditions later, while Ottawa and other towns report drifting and impassable streets.
About 30 landowners and FC-CPC members met county commissioners to urge adoption of a county wide zoning ordinance with a single zoning board and township exemptions. Proponents argue forward progress protects agriculture while opponents warn of a patchwork system that harms county integrity.
Ottawa High School postponed Parents Night scheduled for seven this evening due to weather. Principal John Kimbrel said no new date has been decided yet. The event informs eighth and ninth grade parents about moving the ninth grade to the senior high.
Ottawa has preliminary HUD approval for 640000 in federal funds to advance the Skunk Run project plus housing rehabilitation and related work. City official Dave Watkins noted calls from Senators staff and Congressmen confirming the approval with formal HUD word expected next day.
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