Veteran Affairs visit and community events in Ottawa area
A Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs representative will be in Ottawa at 1 p.m. on Tuesday Feb 7 and Tuesday Feb 21 at Don Woodward Community Center to assist veterans and dependents with benefits. Supper fundraiser to follow Williamsburg basketball game. A gang awareness meeting is set for Ottawa Middle School with child care. Garnett hosts a VA walk in screening Feb 7 with general health checks and benefits guidance. bring DD-214 and spouse info. KCVA officer available for claims.
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Larry Roland
Ottawa Middle School
Garnett
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Ottawa man arrested after Christmas Eve one vehicle crash
Ottawa police report Marvin L. Shaffer age 26 of 914 Highland arrested on suspicion of vehicular battery and DUI after a one vehicle crash at Seventh and Lincoln injuring passenger Amy Cox 18. Cox stable at University of Kansas Medical Center. Shaffer released on ticket with upcoming municipal court appearance. BAC above .08.
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Lincoln
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Highland
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Cox
University of Kansas Medical Center
Bruce Cox
Bowling
Shaffer
Kansas
Library plans expand space despite Friends setback
Trustees disclosed a plan to add about 2,798 usable square feet on the first floor and 10,875 total usable square feet in the Franklin building, leaving no room for the Friends of the Library. The group hopes for 800 to 1,000 extra feet for book storage and sales. Members criticized the city for not sharing a second floor space plan, calling it harmful to credibility and negotiations.
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Vicki Cummiskey
Scott Lambers
Barbara Dew
Bruce Prentice
Franklin
Friends of the Library
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Friends Group
Virginia Lancaster
Lancaster
Franklin Building
Amendment OK'd in House faces Senate battle
The House approved a measure labeled Contract advancing anti crime, welfare reform, and ending unfunded federal mandates. Senate passage within two weeks is uncertain as two thirds approval and ratification by three fourths of states are required to form the 28th amendment. Senator Paul Simon predicted possible Senate action but warned certainty was not assured.
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Paul Simon
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Puppets Tell African Folk Tale at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Chameleon Pup Theatre presents A STORY! A STORY! from Ghana's Ashanti tradition with Bunraku style puppets. Four performances on Feb 7 and 8 at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm for area students and the public, with tickets 4.50 for adults and half price for children and students.
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Chameleon
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
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West Africa
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Spider Man
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Onini
Mmboro
Osei Bempah
Country Mart
Weather Tonight Forecast With Rain and Snow Mix
Rain likely tonight with a mix of snow after midnight. Low temperatures in the lower 30s and a north wind of 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation about 80 percent.
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Ex mob leader Willie Cammisano dies at 80 in KC
William D. Willie the Rat Cammisano longtime Kansas City mob figure died Thursday at age 80. The ex boss of local crime circles had been a prominent name in Kansas City underworld history.
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William D
Willie the Rat
Cammisano
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Frontier Ladies Fashion Fancy Desserts at Kansas History Talk
Franklin County Historical Society hosts Kansas Day program by Katie Armitage at 2:30 p.m. in the Franklin County Office Annex Ottawa area events include art shows and theater listings from Lawrence to Topeka with multiple performances and venues on Sunday.
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Kansas Frontier
Franklin County Historical Society
Katie Armitage
Lawrence
Franklin County
S. Main
Society
The
Arts Center
E. Std
Arline Sutton
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Nancy Watts
Ottawa Library
Fifth and Main
Lawrence Arts Center
Ninth
Vermont
Sandra Fenichel Asher
Springfield
Sons of Hercules
Ricky Dean
the Eudoras
Spiney Urchins
Ticket Informa
Pratscher to speak at Garnett chamber meeting
Paul J. Pratscher of Sprint-United Telephone Midwest will headline the Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday. He will discuss the Information Super Highway and how communities can profit from future opportunities.
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Anco News
Paul J. Pratscher
Sprint- United Telephone Midwest
Garnett Area
Community events and notices roundup
Local town notices for January include a chili supper at Williamsburg High School hallway after Prom Party and a dance at Garnett VFW on 1 28. Pepper’s hosts The Rude Friday and Saturday. Booster Club meets after the OHS Sumner game to order jackets. Also listed are hazardous waste collection at the county HHW facility Friday to Monday, chiropractic clinic closure for a Chicago seminar, a VFW wheelchair pool tournament chili cook off and hospital fundraiser, daily prayer meetings, Valentine delivery routes, and a Hallmark shop ad with contact numbers.
Ottawa Herald subscription rates 1994 update list
The Ottawa Herald announces updated delivery and mail rates effective October 1 1994 for Ottawa and surrounding areas including Franklin County Miami Douglas Osage and Anderson Counties. Rates cover one month three months six months and one year with rural town motor route and out of state options and advance payment required.
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State of Kansas
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