Franklin County to hold water summit on growth issues
Franklin County seeks a water summit addressing looming issues as growth shapes development. County Commission endorsed Larry Walrod for Water Basin Advisory Committee chair and set up a planning group with rural districts to discuss water concerns.
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Franklin County
Franklin County Commission
Larry Walrod
Marais Des Cygnes
Commis- River Basin Advisory Committee
Sioners
Mit
Ed Taylor
Taylor
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Winter royalty crowned at Ottawa High after game
Ottawa High School held a Winter Royalty crowning Friday night as Tim Mor was named King and Taylor Allan Queen from eight nominees chosen by the student body. After the game, students joined a dance in the Cyclone room with photos by Ashley Cross.
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Tim Morrow
Taylor Allan
Ottawa High School
Jake Ateill
David Brockway
Sierra Wright
Steph Lillie
Nicole Lane
Education officials study treatment of special needs students
Kansas area educators welcomed the Kansas State Board of Education decision to study the handling of special needs children. Superintendent Susan Myers and others cited guidelines over regulations and noted staff training and designated time-out areas align with IDEA guidelines. Further details appear on page 9.
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Kansas State Board of Education
Susan Myers
West Franklin Usd 288
Dean Katt
USD 290
Katt
Myers
Garnett Area Nominees Named for District Judge Vacancy
A nine member nominating panel selected Steven B. Doering Garnett Eric W. Godderz Burlingame and Douglas P. Witteman Burlington as finalists for the District Judge vacancy created by James J. Smith retirement. Gov. Sebelius will choose and appoint within 60 days after meetings with the candidates.
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Herald
Garnett
Burlington
Burlingame
James J. Smith
Steven B. Doering
Eric W. Godderz
Douglas P. Witteman
Kathleen Sebelius
R. Scott Ryburn
Sebelius
Ryburn
Terri L. Savely Bezek
Topeka
Mark Doty
Ottawa
James Ungerer
Louisburg
Presentation on Rachel’s Challenge at Ottawa High School
Ottawa sixth graders Brandon Hough and Scott Deardorff watched a Monday morning program about Rachel Scott, the first Columbine victim. An open to the public session is at 7 p.m. at Ottawa High School, 1120 S Ash St, with an online clip to follow at 11 a.m. on the local site.
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Ottawa Middle School
Brandon Hough
Scott Deardorff
Columbine High School
Ottawa High School
S. Ash St
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Ashley Cross
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