Garnett sergeant wins Adjutant General's Supply Excellence Award
Staff Sgt. Darren Simpson of Ottawa Headquarters Battery First Battalion 127th Field Artillery Kansas National Guard received the Adjutant General's Command Supply Excellence Award for 1996 at a Lawrence ceremony. Among 70 sergeants considered for the honor, Simpson led unit supply efforts, improved records from paper to computer, and emphasized teamwork and preplanning. He is 30, married with three children, and has served since 1984 with continuous work in supply since 1991.
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Ottawa
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Theansas National Guard
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Lawrence
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Ottawa High Jazz Band to Perform with City Ensemble
The Ottawa High School Jazz Band and Ottawa City Jazz Band team for a big band dancing night from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the Cyclone Room. Selections from the Big Band era include Night and Day In the Mood and Route 66 with several soloists. Tickets are $1 at the door.
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Ottawa High School
Ottawa City
Ottawa Herald Delivery and Subscription Rates Notice
Readers are reminded of home delivery deadlines and contact options for missed papers. Subscription prices vary by delivery type and location, with discounts for longer terms and details for Ottawa and outside areas.
Chili fundraiser at Eagles Lodge benefits Ottawa Boys and Girls Club
Dorothy Nichols will serve her famed chili at a Saturday fundraiser to support Ottawa’s Boys and Girls Club satellite. The event includes a 5 30 to 7 30 p.m. chili supper for 3 50 a plate, a dance from 8 to 11 30 p.m. with a 5 donation, a raffle with notable prizes, and proceeds toward a 20 000 to 30 000 goal to hire staff and start programs while seeking United Way backing.
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Lawrence Club
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Old Depot Museum revival eyed with upgrades and trail plans
Ottawa commissioners heard plans to restore the Old Depot Museum as a regional hub with an elevator, second staircase, upgraded roofing and climate control, an audio visual room, a hospitality center, and a west side entrance. Wildlife and Parks aims to expand restrooms, pave a west parking area, preserve railbanking rails, and connect the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail, hoping state signs boost tourism and 4,000 annual visitors. A three-year financial projection and contract steps were outlined to ensure county liability limits and funding.
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Franklin County
Barker
Ottawa
Kansas
Ottawa Cooperative Association
Charles Mavity Jr
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Historical Society
Rebels Propose New Programs For City Schools
Monday night proposals include a formal SAT ACT prep program at the high school a part time Latin teacher at the middle school and a study on uniforms A business certification seal for diplomas developed from MIT Sloan ideas aims to show employers student mastery in math English science and other subjects and raise non college bound student achievement.
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Sheldon
Lester Thurow
MIT
Sloan School of Management
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Hit Retail Shelves
Williams Sonoma offers heart shaped muffin pans at 36 dollars and chocolate molds at 12 dollars while Brookstone markets mechanical massagers. Panasonic Urban Massage Recliner costs 2595 dollars and No Hands neck massager 99 dollars. Retailers expect widespread heart shaped merchandise as Valentine spending averages 30 dollars per person with candy and cards leading gifts. Lisa Schwartz notes candy or roses as popular choices in New York.
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Weather Tonight and Extended Forecast Summary
Cloudy with a 130 percent snow risk and a low around 15 to 20. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Thursday dry with lows 15 to 25 and highs 30 to 45, northwest to west. Friday dry with lows 20 to 25 and highs 35 to 45. Saturday warmer and dry with lows near 20s and highs 40s to 50s.
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