Garnett approves 48 percent sewer rate increase
Garnett City Commission voted Tuesday night to raise sewer charges by 48 percent based on average water use from January through March. A sample 3,000 gallon month would rise from 7.45 to 11.15 dollars. The panel also discussed an Internet page proposal and a flagpole upgrade plan, plus a cost study on grain prices at local markets.
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Synergis Multimedia Group
Gannett
Ottawa gains OB-GYN in local expansion
Dr Mirabile brings obstetric and gynecological care to Ottawa with weekly visits, aiming to educate small communities about prenatal care. He plans staff privileges at Ransom Memorial, accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and has delivered about 1,400 babies with 25 to 30 monthly deliveries.
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Mirabile
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Weather forecast and local log from Ottawa era
The extended forecast shows rain and thunder chances mainly south and east on Saturday, with lows in the 60s to 70s and highs in the upper 80s to 90s. Sunday and Monday bring more thunderstorm chances west with similar temperature ranges. The Ottawa log reports water plant temperatures, precipitation totals, and barometer readings, noting yesterday's high and records, plus sunset and sunrise times.
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Physicians seek repairs for county parking and drainage
Commissioners agreed both parking lot issues must be resolved but work likely won’t start until fall. Two handicapped spaces exist near the annex with plans to add six more. A drain will divert standing water. All three commissioners and County Engineer Ron Miller attended a KAC seminar in Salina. The Franklin County meeting organized by KAC is set for Tuesday in Wichita at the 4-H building at 1 p.m.
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Second Frontier Celebration and Rendezvous at Pomona Park
Trappers and traders will be featured as Kansas frontier history is celebrated at Pomona State Park with live 1800s reenactors, camps, and entertainers. The event highlights fur trade, mountain men, Santa Fe Trail traders, and early settlers with frontier life demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday.
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Frontier Rendezvous at Pomona State Park
Reenactors demonstrate wagon and tepee life from Kansa Osage and later tribes with French traders and emigrants. Black powder weapons tomahawk throwing musicians storytellers perform at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Southwind Shelter House porch. Admission free park vehicle permit $3. Camping available. Contact Park Manager Jeffrey Bender at Pomona State Park (913) 828-4933.
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Pomona State Park
Gas contract talks raise concerns for area cities
Area city leaders study a proposed 20 year gas supply deal offering 11 percent above pump price with exclusive rights, high transport costs, and bundled charges. Critics warn price protections may be weak while urging focus on contract merits amid lobbying by Kansas Pipeline and rivals. Local officials defend residents’ interests and await ECC decision.
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Kansas Pipeline
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ECC
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D-Osawatomie
Ottawa
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Osawatomie
Paola
Dennis Langley
Richmond Area Civic Organization Hosts Franklin County Fair
The Franklin County fair runs Sunday with livestock entries from 1 to 5 30 p m and a parade at 7 30 p m led by grand marshals Kenneth and Virginia Cunningham of Richmond. Events cover balloon toss bean bag toss turtle race frog jump ladies shoe kicking and a men s sawing contest with activities for all ages. The Cunningham duo receive lifetime contributions honors as the parade theme Once upon a Time guides floats judged in multiple categories. Judging continues Monday and Tuesday with livestock home economics and athletic events. Prizes for top places and a two night carnival round out the program with live entertainment nightly Saturday through Tuesday.
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Virginia Cunningham
Richmond
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4-H
Future Farmers of America
Local benefit for cancer patient Couts with community support
Friends rally around David Couts, diagnosed with advanced leukemia, as doctors fight to treat him. An Ottawa hospital stay continues with bone marrow testing planned for a possible transplant. Community members and businesses donate items for a benefit auction and fund, with a bank account set up for medical expenses and an August benefit softball tournament planned.
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Coats
Ottawa
Couts
Hickory Inn
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Burns
Eliminate Seams Wide Carpet Show Opens Saturday
Homerickhouse Floor Covering at 404 Division invites customers for a wide carpet sale with hours Saturday 9 to 3 and weekday cling notes. Also WOW taking kindergarten preschool and daycare physicals by appointment at Fr. Co. Health Dept. address and phone.
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S. Main
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates October 1994
Ottawa Herald lists delivery rates for Ottawa and rural towns. Local one month costs 6.26, three months 18.22, six months 36.00, one year 69.27. rural towns by carrier: one month 6.65, three months 19.34, six months 38.23. Postmaster address change to Ottawa KS 66087.
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