Ottawa Library offers toddler time in July
The Ottawa Public Library launches a four week toddler time session at 9:30 a.m. starting July 11 for children ages 21 months through 3 years. The 30 minute program includes a flannel-board story, finger plays, a short tale and a simple art project. Registration is required. call Cheryl at 242-3080 for details.
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Hamilton
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East Central
Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation
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Eckan Center
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Kansas
National Agricultural Hall of Fame
Bonner Springs
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Kassebaum Meyers Honored in Pre Retirement Bash in Kansas
Sen Nancy Kassebaum and Rep Jan Meyers, both retiring, were feted at the Kansas Expocentre in PEKA with nearly 500 attendees. The event, a GOP fundraiser, featured a choir led by Barbara Lawrence and remarks by Gov Bill Graves. Kassebaum said she plans retirement to spend time with grandchildren but will stay involved. Meyers praised Kassebaum and noted her own conviction and tenure.
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Phelps Web Page Sparks Debate at Kansas State University
Ben Phelps added a disclaimer saying the page opinions are his alone and not those of Kansas State University. Administrators warned of shutdown but decided against pulling the page to avoid impacting 20,000 students.
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City Band Fifth Summer Concert Set With Guest Conductors
The Ottawa City Band performs its fifth summer concert on Tuesday with two guest conductors Robert Green and Mark Paquette. Repertoire includes Allied Honor Valley Forge Emblem of Unity His Honor Salute to Rabio Squiss Star Spangled Spectacular Showboat highlights Begin The Beguine Big Band Cavalcade Southwest Saga Dixieland Jamboree and other works. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
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Howard Cables
Cole Porter
Andy Clark
Robert Sheldon
John Warington
Robert Green
Mark Paquette
Supreme Court rules government liable in S&L contract breach ruling
The Supreme Court upholds a Federal Circuit decision finding the government breached promises in 1989 accounting rule changes that affected three S&Ls. Damages will be determined in lower court while noting the government assumed regulatory risk, with Justices divided on reasoning.
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U.S. Rebukes Iraqi Oil for Food Deal Provisions
Hubin said Washington finds Iraq distribution plan unacceptable and notes Iraq seeks to backtrack on May 20 accord provisions. U.N. diplomats report Iraqis want to import unpermitted equipment and reroute food and medicine for northern Kurdish fighters through Baghdad, challenging UN distribution duties.
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Community notices and sales roundup with varied July events
Ottawa sanitation runs regular July 4 schedule. USD 290 teachers vote on negotiated agreement June 26 to July 3 at UniServ office 116 1/2 S Main, hours 10 12 and 4 5. Red Hot July 4th clearance sale June 28 to July 4 with 30 50 percent off selected items. J C Penney Kramer Drug 134 S Math. Williamsburg Community Club meeting rescheduled July 10 at 8 p m. Windmill Cafe specials Tuesday chicken fried steak and chicken dinner half price second item, Wednesday kids 12 and under eat free with paying adult.
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Five Million Under Correctional Supervision In 1995
Nearly three of every 100 American adults were in prison or on probation or parole in 1995 per the Justice Department. About 5.3 million were under supervision, including 3 million on probation, 700,000 on parole, and 1.6 million inmates. Texas led with 518,000 on probation or parole, while North Dakota and West Virginia were lowest. Women comprised about 21 percent of probationers and 10 percent of parolees.
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Woodlands panel approves brief horse season in Kansas
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously allowed The Woodlands in Kansas City Kansas to run a 20 day horse racing season starting August 29, down from 45 days last year. Banks holding park loans oppose racing and seek court action from U S Bankruptcy Judge John Flannagan as Sunflower Racing Inc seeks reorganization.
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Reus Extended Forecast Delivers Warm, Dry Spell
The forecast for Wednesday through Friday calls for warm temperatures with little or no rain. Lows between 65 and 75, highs mostly in the 90s with near 100 expected in the southwest. Local log notes include yesterday's high and low, Saturday measurements, and precipitation through noon Friday.
Ottawa Herald ad lists extensive subscription rates by region
The Ottawa Herald publication shows detailed pricing for carrier delivery and mail subscriptions across Ottawa and surrounding counties. Rates cover monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options, with separate figures for rural routes, motor routes, and out of state mail, all in advance.
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