Kansans named to five year family services plan committees
Stella Thorp of Ottawa joins nearly 40 Kansans selected for advisory committees to craft a five year plan expanding family support and preservation services. Donna Whiteman says committees will review research and surveys to shape strategies addressing identified needs. Kansas Families Count survey line is 800-643-0550. PBS launches national campaign to curb youth violence with Bill Moyers special airing on KTVU and KCPT, followed by rebroadcasts. Ottawa Herald interns Gail Johnson and BriAnne Hess share backgrounds and journalism ambitions at KU and Baker University, envisioning careers in magazine editing and writing.
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Ottawan
Stella Thorp
Ottawa
Kansas
Donna Whiteman
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
PBS
America
Public Television
Bill Moyers
KTVU
KCPT
the Herald
Gail Johnson
University of Kansas
BriAnne Hess
Baker University
Ottawa Herald
Johnson
California
Hess
Baker
Sythcusé
Greater Tuna auditions at A C T Ottawa this spring
Ottawa High School theater teacher Michelle Kirk of A C T Ottawa announces auditions for the play Greater Tuna. Auditions run 7 to 9 tonight and Thursday on the high school stage at 1120 Ash for townspeople of all ages, with no need to attend both nights. The play, a comic social commentary set in a Texas town, was written by Jaston Williams Joe Seard and Ed Howard.
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A.C.T. Ottawa
Michelle Kirk
Ottawa
Ash
Kirk
Jaston Williams
Joe Seard
Ed Howard
Texas
Ransom Named District Coroner After Adams Retires
Ransom, a long time deputy coroner, said he likely earned the district coroner post by default. He noted physicians across the counties served as deputies, sharing investigations before Adams took over. Adams did most investigations but is now retiring, and Ransom says the title changes little in practice.
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Ransom
Adams
Retiring coroner remembers not being called at night
Retiring coroner recalls hours not spent at the bedside and offers counsel to his successor Bud Ransom. Adams predicts Ransom will find the post challenging and engaging as he steps into the coroner role.
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Adams
Bud Ransom
Minding Your Own Business A Year of Change
Change is the constant in life and business. Embrace change to advance your career, learn to swim with the current, and apply ethical questions to guide actions. Don Taylor invites readers to write for the column at Amarillo Texas address for guidance and insights.
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U.S
Martin van Buren
Don Taylor
Amarillo
Ottawa area forecast and records fragment
Tonight mostly clear with a low of 5 to 10. Light variable wind. Friday brings a chance of rain or snow with lows 15 to 25 and highs 30 to 35 north and 35 to 40 south. Saturday follows with a morning rain or snow chance east and dry west. lows 15 to 25 and highs 30 to 40. Sunday remains dry with lows 15 to 25 and highs 35 to 40 north and 40s south. Log notes include yesterday’s high 25 and low 14, with barometer 30.70 and sunset 5:12, sunrise 7:41.
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Ottawa
Ebisebiog
Cutler Township Community Club Pot Luck Friday Supper
Supper Friday at 6 p.m. hosted by the Cutler Township Community Club features a pot luck meal with the club supplying meat and drinks. Attendees should bring a covered dish and table service. bingo will follow supper.
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Cutler Township Community Club
Fog slows attack walking in Chechnya killings
A foggy assault left a 42 year old woman and her two daughters, 22 and 18, dead along with another woman and seven others wounded. Witness Malmkhan Tsatsiev said there was no reason and that villagers are peaceful after Yeltsin’s Dec attack on Chechnya.
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Malmkhan Tsatsiev
Boris Yeltsin
Chechnya
Ottawa and Franklin County Tourism Ambition Highlighted
The Franklin County Chamber and Convention and Tourism Committee seek to promote Ottawa and its historic assets. They aim to attract families seniors and motorcoach tours by showcasing sites like the Chautauqua Silkville Washburn architecture and Old Depot Museum while funding signage, tours, mugs, cards, and events to boost local economy through hospitality and retail.
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Nklin County
Chautauqua
Silkville
Socialist Commune
George P. Washburn
Dieterich
Ottawa University
Old Depot
Kansas
Ottawa
Franklin County
Rey Aiba
County Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Conventions and Tourism Committee
Garnett board to discuss sports and repairs
Garnett school board will meet Thursday at 8 p m in the music room of Anderson County Junior-Senior High School to discuss adding baseball and softball to interscholastic sports and roof repairs. They will consider Roof Tech roof specifications, appoint a negotiating team for 1995 teacher contracts, review capital outlay policy, a government class trip request, and communications from Southeast Unified School District, plus audit recommendations and technology reports.
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Garnett
Anderson County
Roof Tech
Southeast Unified School District
Salina County
Republicans begin first day under new House leadership
House Republicans launch a symbolic eight vote agenda on day one as John Dingell presides over the chamber. Gephardt vows Democrats will block a GOP Contract with America while Panetta defends Clinton era initiatives. The session aims to end absentee voting and shrink committees, with key votes to limit tax increases and reform procedures.
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Michigan
John Dingell
House
Congress
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gephardt
America
Leon Panetta
White House
Clinton
OHS Hosts Annual Financial Aide Nights and Body Sculpting class
OHS will host two Financial Aide Nights on Thursday in January and Monday January 9 at 7 p.m. in Room 206. Parents and seniors are urged to attend. A Body Sculpture Workout called MeWeF runs 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in January and March 3. Info line 242-3929. Heavenly Scents will stay open until 8 p.m. every Thursday to better serve customers.
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OHS
Mewef
Heavenly Scents
Rates for Ottawa Herald Subscriptions Listed by Route
The Ottawa Herald page lists subscription prices for various delivery options by route, including motor route in Franklin County and mail in state regions, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms. In-state and out-of-state rates are provided, all billed in advance, with a note that above prices include state sales tax.
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Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
The
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
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