16 Feb 1996
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1996
Page
1
Postmaster Dave McBride outlined territorial shifts affecting about 10 percent of Ottawa deliveries. New automated bar code sorters set for April will sort mail into carrier sequences, reducing office time and speeding deliveries while cutting costs. Proper addressing remains crucial to maximize the system’s efficiency.
The Wolf Creek nuclear plant faces refueling and maintenance, with operators aiming to restart in early April. NRC inspectors cited frazil ice risk at water intakes and minor operational errors such as misaligned valves. Two equipment issues were a partially lowered reactor control rod and a blown seal on a feedwater pump, both deemed repairable.
Boxcar Willie performs at 7 30 p.m. Saturday at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium after a European tour. He has Hee Haw and Music City Tonight credits and is a 1981 Grand Ole Opry member. Tickets 25 17 50 and 10. he runs a Branson theater museum honoring country legends.
Franklin bids stated moves to the Franklin building and the ADA public accommodation requirements will apply to it, regardless of future use. The present library is historic with talks on its post move use, including interest from the Ottawa Community Arts Council. The city commission declined grant money to renovate City Hall for ADA compliance and also declined minor renovations due to lack of public-use plans after moving.
Wausau residents embrace kindness as city leaders and local volunteers boost acts of consideration. The Daily Herald highlights front-page coverage of the effort and teachers, snow plow drivers, and residents sharing small gestures that brighten winter days.
Readings show outflow figures at Clinton Hillsdale Melvem and Pomona reservoirs with values ranging from 876 to 1 036 and corresponding updated figures 873 74 914 99 1033 60 971 20. Data appears as a list of station names with numeric measurements.
Judge Sachse imposed an eight year prison term and a three year post release period for Earwood with 30 days credit, noting aggravating factors such as multiple participants and harm. Barwood faces a maximum sentence under state grid rules. both sides discuss plea impact, remorse, and the families’ grief over Stephanie Perez.
Juvenile court closes a case without final disposition agreed. Pedrow, who admitted to attempted aggravated battery and conspiracy, received one year probation with community corrections, 30 days house arrest, 150 hours community service, abstention from alcohol and drugs with random testing, GED, employment or vocational training, and no contact with co-defendants or the victim family. Fromme praised Pedrow’s honesty and Paige, the judge who will no longer handle juvenile matters, commended his courage. Pedrow has testified in other related hearings and identified Earwood as the shooter. The outcome reflects the pre-sentencing investigation findings and the state's non opposition to sentencing recommendations.
The Quenemo Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Quenemo Community Building. Chili and potato soups will be served. Bingo will follow from 7 30 to 9 30 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday event at 231 S. Main Ottawa promotes a Southern Lady trunk show. Big savings on Restonic mattress sets advertised at Messenger's Home Furnishings. Hazardous household waste drop off at FR CO HHW Facility opens Friday through Monday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. call 242-1176.
Rates listed for home delivery by motor route and mail across Kansas regions including Franklin Miami Douglas Osage and Anderson Counties with all rates in advance. Subscriptions cover one month three months six months and one year with varying prices and state tax noted.
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