Area electric co op lands federal loan
Lyon- Coffey Electric Cooperative of Burlington, serving nine Kansas counties, will expand to reach 194 new customers and lay 24 miles of distribution line with a $2 million direct Rural Utilities Service loan. The 35 year loan at five percent supports upgrades under Rural Electrification Act criteria.
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Eq Opera
Burlington
Rural Utilities Service
RUS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
William M. Kirk
Lyon- Coffey Electric Cooperative, Inc
Kansas education policy shakeup eyed in Senate debate
Senate questions Tanner on the controversy over the quality performance accreditation system for public education. The measure, ratified by the Legislature after five years of board adoption, aims to shift policy authority back to the Legislature and create commissioners for education and higher education with cabinet status.
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House
Senate Education Committee
Tanner
Powell and Sloan
Kansas
Senate
Board of Education
Board of Regents
Higher Education
Local award winner Wakefield’s long public service record
Wakefield, an early founder and leader of ECKAN, served since 1983 as director of food and nutrition programs. He chaired Franklin County Resources Board from 1964 to 1972 and led ECKAN, plus roles on state and regional health and housing boards. He has three children and four grandchildren.
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East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
ECKAN
Wakefield
Franklin County Resources Board
Northeast Kansas Health Systems Agency
John Carlin
Soap Opera Digest Awards Honor Stars in Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills the 12th annual Soap Opera Digest awards honored performers from September 1994 to September 1995. NBC televised the ceremony as Robin Strasser, Maurice Benard, Peter Reckell, and Lynn Herring were among winners for favorite show and top acting and romance categories.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Robin Strasser
Maurice Benard
General Hospital
NBC
Diabetes group to meet in Franklin County chapter event
The Franklin County chapter of the American Diabetes Association schedules a 7 p.m. Monday patient education meeting at Ransom Memorial Hospital conference room A. Guest speaker Belinda Childs, senior vice president-elect on the national ADA board, will discuss the association's national perspective. For info contact Gilbert Martin at 913 242-6556.
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Franklin County
American Diabetes Association
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Belinda Childs
National
Association
Gilbert Martin
Spotlight on Dance rescheduled at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
The Ottawa Live! Series showcases rhythm and movement featuring Bernhardt School of Dance Davidson Dance Studio Turning Pointe Dance studio with solo numbers by Sandra Barth and Leslie Mettenburg. Bootscooters Promenaders Cyclonettes perform as tickets 7 dollars adults 3.50 youth. under 12 free. Local sponsor Lamb Roberts Funeral Home. For information call 242 8810.
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Otawa Municipal Auditorium
Dick Smith
Ottawa Dance Schools
Bernhardt School of Dance
Davidson Dance Studio
Turning Pointe Dance Studio
Sandra Barth
Leslie Mettenburg
Bootscooters
Ottawa Promenaders
Ottawa High School
Budge’s Sports Center
Beyond Video
OMA
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home
Buchanan aide quits ties to radical figures outlined
The article profiles Pratt, a Falls Church gun rights advocate with 150000 to 200000 members, and notes his speeches at extremist meetings after Ruby Ridge. It covers his Christian militia stance, ties to CAUSE and Lyons, and his defense of the Branch Davidians funding.
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Ists
Justice Department
Lewis
Washington
Pratt
Falls Church
Playboy
Ku Klux Klan
Aryan Nation
Louis Bream
Aryan Nations
Richard Butler
Christian Patriot Movement
Lyons
Branch Davidians
Waco
Texas
Mallard Fillmore spoof hints at political bias
The entry parodies media bias around politicians with a quip about critics versus box office. It mentions Buchanan and Alexander as the target of satire and notes a public perception shift toward a moderating figure amid partisan chatter.
Ottawa Power Plant Hourly Temperatures at Noon
Data from the Ottawa Power Plant shows hourly temperatures ending at 11 a.m. today with readings through noon.
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Ottawa
Democrat shuns Brownback race in 2nd District bid
Pittsburg legislator Ed McKechnie announced he will not seek the Democratic nomination to challenge freshman Republican Sam Brownback in Kansas's 2nd District. He called the decision the most excruciating choice, citing image and family impact on their weekly Girard Press, and said no other Democrat is known to be considering a bid.
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Topeka
Kan
Pittsburg
Ed McKechnie
Sam Brownback
McKechnie
Brownback
Kristy
The
Girard Press
Aspiring singer exposes on Music Row in Nashville
Kristi Lockwood walked down Music Row in Nashville wearing only cowboy boots and a hat saying she sought exposure. After complaints, police stopped her, she was covered and sent home, and issued a citation for indecent exposure.
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Nashville, Tenn
Kristi Lockwood
Lockwood
Southern Lady Trunk Show at Fashion Alley Ottawa
Fashion Alley at 231 S Main Ottawa announces a Southern Lady Trunk Show on Thurs Fri and Sat with contact 242 6078. Messenger's Home Furnishings advertises Restonic mattress sets on sale now and Brown Insulation offers winter rates with 242 7477. Taylor Bros Construction references. Borderline Open House Feb 16 at Oak Haven Country Nursing Center Richmond KS with Members and Guests.
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Fashion Alley
S. Main
Ottawa
Messenger
Brown
Taylor Bros. Construction
Garnett Vfw
Borderline
Oak Haven Country
Nursing Center
Richmond
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and address details
Publication details for the Ottawa Herald note daily except Sundays and holidays. Rates listed for in town, surrounding counties, and out of state mail with payment in advance and a note to send address changes to Ottawa KS 66067.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Ottawa Herald
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
The
S. Cedar
Chang Ottawa
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Lyon, Osage, Wabaunsee and
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Ottawa City Housing Authority
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
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Julie Noreiga
Robert E. Wakefield
Kansas City
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Spotlight On Dance
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Randy Weaver
Ruby Ridge
Idaho
Estes Park
Colo
Mike Reynolds
Southern Poverty Law Center
Pete Peters
Christian Identity
Wallarp Fillynove
Patecine
Yew Rameshire
Tye Foun
AiveRich— Mepig Math
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Dole
Bert Nath Oo
Alfye
Mallard Fillmore
Hampshire
WFDR
Bob Dole
Alexander
Gipper
Box Office
Tooned
Lite
Otta
Uitflow Clinton
Hillsdale
Pomona
Penonsgel Seeneenel
John D. Moromery
Jay Bemisss
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