Oil spill investigation after vandalism near Oregon Road
Franklin County sheriff and agencies probe a weekend incident that released about 2000 gallons of cattle oil from an open valve on an oil storage tank. The spill, valued at $800, affected a two acre tract near Oregon Road, with possible entry to Wolf Creek. Midland Enterprises operates local wells and tanks. no security was observed around the tank.
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Environment
Oregon Road
Wolf Creek
Midland
Franklin County
Hog testing rules updated for Franklin County Fair
Franklin County 4-H agent Jo Ellen Arnold said the 1993 premium list required pseudorabies testing within 60 days of the fair, but the county society and state veterinarian allowed testing at the spring weigh-in 74 days prior. The weigh-in test covers all 4-H hog shows and the Kansas Junior Livestock Show in Wichita in September.
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Franklin County
Jo Ellen Arnold
Franklin County Agriculture Society
Wichita
Mississippi flood toll rises to over two billion dollars
Officials estimate crop and property damage across several Midwest states exceeds 2 billion as the White House expands disaster relief to 132 counties in Missouri. Vice President Gore plans a St. Louis area tour while authorities prepare for more rain and ongoing evacuations and utility shutdowns.
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Wisconsin
Nebraska
Iowa
Ilinois
Missouri
White House
al Gore
St. Louis
South St. Louis
Clover Revue builds senior division fashion at fair
The Clover Revue showcases 4-H sewing projects with varied outfits in the senior division. A black floral print party dress by a participant is highlighted as the senior champion, with both girls earning spots to compete at the Kansas State Fair. See page 8 of The Herald.
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Fashion Review
The
Herald
Gibson Takes Seat on Ottawa School Board
The Ottawa school board reorganizes at 7 30 tonight at the board office 420 S Main. Barbara Gibson the only new member elected in April will begin a four year term joining Terry Jennings Marcia Mitchell also starting four year terms while Bud Gollier begins a two year term.
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Terry Jennings
Marcia Mitchell
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Rantoul
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Portland
Ore
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Norwood
Betty Norwood
Ottawa
Kansas Humanities Council
University of Kansas
Joyce and
Elizabeth Hall Center For the Humanities
Kansas
FHSU
Gregory
Carey
Fort Hays State University
Chris Hoffsommer
Kathryn M. Markwood
Hope College
Holland, Mich
Speer donates travel videos to Ottawa Library
Former Ottawan Tom Speer donated a six part travel video series to the Ottawa Library and KCIS-TV Seattle titled Remarkable People Making a Difference in the Northwest. The 13 location route runs Ireland to Portugal with travel advice and bargain lodging. The series also airs on KTWU-TV at 2 p.m. Saturdays and 7 30 p.m. Thursdays. Ottawa librarian Kathy North praises its popularity for travelers and armchair viewers.
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Tom Speers
Kcis-Tv
Seattle
Northwest
Speers
Emmy
Louis N. Speer
Hickory
Ireland
Europe
Wales
Scotland
Belgium
Luxembourg
France
Spain
Portugal
PBS
Ktwu-Tv
Habitat group meets Tuesday in Franklin County area
Habitat for Humanity volunteers seek to form a local chapter with a Tuesday meeting at First Christian Church in Ottawa. Speaker Doug Guess will discuss the Lawrence group and show a video. Local organizers plan sweat equity and aim to raise at least $3,000 from 15 sources for affiliation. Call details provided. Barracuda attacks woman on houseboat in Tampa area. Nadine Cloer sustained about 200 stitches after an eight foot barracuda leaped from the water.
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Franklin County
Habitat For Humanity
First Christian Church
11Th and
Cedar
Doug Guess
Lawrence Habitat Group
Habitat
Habitat For Humanity International
Wyndee Lee
City of Ottawa
Fred Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Lee
Miami
Nadine Cloer
Tampa Area
Band Day Ad Briefs in Ottawa July 13 10 30 am
Ad brief invites kids to Band Day on July 13 at 10 30 am at the New Courts Building located at 3rd and Main Ottawa. Road grading contact 242 8126.
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New Courts
3Rd & Main
Ottawa
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1993 All Regions
The Ottawa Herald lists 1993 delivery rates by method and region. Rates include Ottawa by carrier, rural towns, major routes, Franklin County mail, adjacent counties, statewide mail and out-of-state options with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms. All rates are in advance and include state sales tax.
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Ottawa
Franklin
Kansas
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