McGuire honors Ottawa native Captain Small in defense role
Captain Ronald C. Small, formerly of Ottawa, now serves with the Area Defense Counsel at McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey. A 1982 Ottawa High School graduate, he is the son of Ronald and Mary Small. In Macomb Timothy Gene Marlar earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Illinois University.
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McGuire
Ronald C. Small
Ottawa
McGuire Air Force Base
New Jersey
Chief of Defense Services
Washington D.C
Ottawa High School
Ronald
Mary Small
N. Mulberry
Marlar
Macomb
Timothy Gene Marlar
Arafat Improves After Throat Infection In Tunis
Yasser Arafat, 64, was recovering from a throat infection that raised health concerns amid leadership challenges. PLO officials initially floated flying him to Jordan, but visitors said he improved and resumed duties including a two hour interview and lunch with CBS News anchor Dan Rather.
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Tunis
Tunisia
Yasser Arafat
Arafat
PLO
Jordan
Dan Rather
CBS News
Weather Summary From Local Plant Reading
Weather note from Ottawa Water Plant data shows highs near 90s and mid 80s with lows around 60s, dry conditions midweek. Previous day high reached 96 with early 20th century readings. precipitation oddly noted. Sunset and sunrise times listed as 8 43 and 5 56 respectively.
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Karte
Biura
Oxtawa
S.necennea
Kansans file for state offices amid crowded weekend filings
Legislators, challengers and a mix of party candidates filed Friday for House seats and the attorney general race. Notables include Curtis Hartenburger, Topeka Board of Education president, running as a Democrat for Rep. Joan Wagnon’s seat, and Rep. Tom Thompson seeking to reclaim a House berth. Dan Glickman faces Republican rivals in the congressional race.
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University of Kansas
Mike Farmer
R-Wichita
Boeing Co
Tom Thompson
D-Mission
Thompson
Bob Tomlinson
R-Roeland Park
Curtis Hartenburger
Top
Jerty Shelor
Richard Schodorf
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Marvin Barkis
Louisburg
Topeka
Carla Stovall
Wint Winter Jr
Lawrence
Mike Harris
Teacher leads trio of OHS juniors to Mexico trip
Wolf praised Ricky Welton Luke Gray and Kevin Morton as the best of friends. The group from Ottawa High School will drive to Dallas and fly to Mexico City returning June 21. They will visit Mexico City Vera Cruz Merida Guanajuato and Oaxaca to study Mayan and Aztec sites.
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Wolf
Ottawa
Mexico
Dallas
Mexico City
Ricky Welton
Sherry Bishop
Walnut
Luke Gray
Jean Gray Pratt
W. 5Th
Kevin Morton
Kenneth
Willa Morton
OHS
City
Vera Cruz
Merida
Guanajuato
Oaxaca
Hendrix fundraiser hosts for Insurance Commissioner bid
Bob and Liz Reusch host a political fundraiser at 643 Hemlock from 4 30 p m to 6 30 p m to support Walker Hendrix Republican nominee candidate for Insurance Commissioner. Hendrix plans to attend.
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Bob
Liz Reusch
Hemlock
Walker Hendrix
Hendrix
Herald seeks D-Day memories from veterans and locals
The Ottawa Herald asks veterans and residents to call 242-4700 with brief 90 second or shorter descriptions of where they were and what they were doing when they learned of the June 6 1944 Normandy invasion. Calls accepted noon Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Normandy
Retiring Ottawa teachers reflect on years and changes
Keefer moved to Ottawa High School teaching both music and English before becoming language arts. she was cheer sponsor for AL years and plans more reading, music, and time with family. Marilyn Hay spent 23 years teaching home economics at OHS and reflects on changes in schools and student motivation. Betty Hazen taught in several schools, including OMS and OHS, and recalls family background in Burma and India while noting rising home instability. Marie Girard leaves after 34 years for driver education at Arma with pay raise, embracing gardening and travel. she helped lead Kayettes and NFL-affiliated groups. Doyle Reichard, long-time biology and genetics teacher at OHS since 1967, looks forward to outdoor work and time with family. Dorothy Chaney, OMS counselor for 11 years, plans painting and writing while enjoying cooking and grandchildren.
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OHS
Ottawa High School
Hay
Kansas State University
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Cassin
Colorado
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Franklin ‘County
Mount Hope
Davy
Lincoln
Lee
Ottawa
OMS
Marie Girard
Arma
Crawford County Community High School
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Pittsburg State College
University of Kansas
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Las Vegas College
Iola Junior College
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa Recreation Commission
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America
Picard
Europe
Doyle Reichard
Reichard
Ottawa High ‘School
DeSoto High School
Eugene Field
Eisenhower
Sacred Heart
Garfield
Chaney
Ramsey enters race for seat in the 10th Dist
Ryburn and Chesbro weigh timing on final decision while in the 5th District John Cundy has filed. Democratic officials pick Bill Feuerborn to fill Teagarden's seat until the next election. Feuerborn plans to file as candidate after formal appointment by Finney within seven days.
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Ramsey
John Cundy
R-Garnett
Democratic Party
Bill Feuerborn
Garett
Teagarden
Finney
Feuerborn
Williamsburg Community Club Annual Public Meeting Notice
Public meeting notice for Williamsburg Community Club on July 6 at 8 p.m. at Williamsburg Community Building. Includes catering details and local business notices. Also lists summer programs, transportation request for a child to summer school, a bake sale, and ads from local vendors. Includes contact numbers for inquiries.
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Williamsburg Community Club
Williamsburg
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