OCAC opens summer classes and events in Ottawa
The Ottawa Community Arts Council launches summer classes for children and adults at the Arts Center. Highlights include the July 26 to 30 Summer Art Extravaganza featuring Kevin Honeycutt, with sessions on Mission to Mars, dinosaur craft, Robin Hood drama, Indian crafts, and multiple art, writing, theater, and stained glass courses led by named instructors. Tuition ranges from 5 to 25 dollars with supplies listed per class.
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Ottawa Community Arts Council
Ottawa
Kevin Honeycutt
Honeycutt
Inman
Mars
Durasstic Park
City Park
Jeff McAdoo
Kathleen Shull
Joyce Hitch
Ruth Jansen
Julia Barton
Joyce Gottscharmer
Lori Santos
Ouawa Ant Guild
Nature Arts
Shirley Swayne
City latches onto Boys Club building
City officials outline plans for the Boys Club site with a first meeting set for Monday at City Hall. In a separate note, Warren and commissioner Matt Matthews propose a depot museum repair plan for the Franklin County Historical Society, including a $235000 bid for roof and heating upgrades and a bond financed city lease arrangement. The council also hears a citizen request for a rainwater outlet on his property near the Missouri Pacific right of way.
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Josh Bond
Brandy Shoemaker
Carrie Brigham
Tricia Smith
Harold Bishop
Rachel Asher
Jennifer Lemke
Anne Porter
Courtney Keim
Elizabeth Horbuckle
Adam Grimes
Heather LeMasters
Abby Tillery
Elaine Finch
Shelia Hertick
Kristi Dunn
Michelle Snyder
Michael Shelton
Cindi Walker
Kishawn Ferguson
Angee Lynch
Tony Keim
Vicki Cummiskey
Jackson
Ews
Matthews
Warren
Historical Society
Dave
The
Wilford Bugner
Estabrook
Bugner
Missouri Pacific
City to honor Ottawa employees at Wednesday meeting
Ottawa city commissioners plan to recognize two long time workers Jean Burgoon and Charles Talbott at 9 30 a m in City Hall for 25 and 27 years of service Burgoon joined 1968 as wastewater plant operator and became superintendent in 1980 Talbott began as fireman helper 1966 69 and moved to power plant operator 1969 then to maintenance in 1980 Other agenda items include extending Communication Services Inc franchise for seven years ratifying a water service agreement with North Arkansas Wholesale a annexation of retirement village properties 66 455 in temporary notes for East Sixth Street pavement project bid details and a repurchase agreement for idle funds.
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Ottawa
Jean Burgoon
Charles Talbott
Burgoon
Talbott
Manhole Outflow Prompted by Rain Water Runoff
On his property a manhole previously received rain water runoff. Bugner proposed a fix by digging a ditch to create an outlet for the water and prevent drainage issues.
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Bugner
Ottawa school board approves meals contract and calendar
The Ottawa board OK'd a ServiceMaster meals contract at 1.50 per lunch and 79 cents per breakfast, a 2% rise with funds in the black. A 4% bus-rate increase was granted to D & H Inc. for routes, not including special trip usage. A new school calendar adds two student days for 1993-94, with start dates, vacations, and release times detailed.
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Reger Mourning
Ruth Chapman
Karen Dryden
Juanita “Winki” Snider
Marty Piotrowsky
Deann van Arsdale
Norma Beagley
Donna Lear
Denise Johnson
Linda Ingram
Cheryl Seymour
Cathy Barker
ServiceMaster
Duncan
D & H Inc
Lot
Six dead in Norwalk Iowa family killings after bicycle death
In Norwalk Iowa a couple’s marriage collapsed after a child’s bicycle death. Three years later six people including Mary Forsyth and her two young guests were found dead at the home. Rick Forsyth was hospitalized in critical condition. Police found a revolver at the scene. Authorities warned a murderer may not be at large.
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Norwalk
Iowa
Mary Jolene Forsyth
Brian
Nikki
Jessica
Martina P. Napodano
Helen M. Napodano
Rick Wayne Forsyth
Clinton urges Senate speech on Balkans and U.N. role
Clinton called for a Senate speech as allies balked at further steps, saying the U.S. will act if U.N. peacekeepers in the Balkans are attacked and that American troops will join a U.N. contingent in Macedonia. He defended air power against a Somali warlord blamed for U.N. force attacks, stressing protection of U.S. soldiers.
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Clinton
United States
U.N
Balkans
Macedonia
U.S
Ottawa Herald subscription rates for 1993 announced
The Ottawa Herald lists advance rates for delivery starting January 1 1993. Prices are given for Ottawa by carrier rural route motor route and mail in Franklin County adjacent counties the state of Kansas and out of state with monthly three month six month and yearly options.
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Ottawa
Franklin
State of Kansas
Fragmented Local Advertisements and Notices
A jumble of local notices and ads lists services, hours, and promotions. Includes Delores Williams beauty services contact 242-8126, hazardous waste disposal at Fr. Co HHW Facility, Rosie’s Ceramics 727 WN Poplar, Fair Tickets via Lisa Claerhout 997-2312, free immunization at Young Place, Budge's Sports Center vacation Bible school June 2025, Cornerstone Bookstore wedding and Father’s Day cards, Wingert Building recycling 4-7 p.m., Senior pickup 242-2073.
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Wood Carvers Club
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Ottawa Water Plant
Pittsburg
Reservoir
Clinton Hillsdale
Melvern Pomona
South Elm
East Central Vocational Cooperative
OMS
Shirley Hooper
Eugene Field School
Mary Redeker
Eugene Field
Hooper
Redeker
Vonna Vanilla
Ottawa University
Lincoln School
Brenda Cummings
Ottawa High School
Cummings
Garfield
OHS
Richardson
Larry Christensen
Des Moines
Forsyths
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Ronda Ostrander
Senate
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Peg Armstrong
Virginia Howe
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
Nead
Delores Williams
Beautician
Fr. Co
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Kwik Kar
Rosie's Ceramics
Poplar
FA. CO
Lisa Claerhout
Dad Gool
Budge's Sports Center
Vacation Bible School
Sycamore
All Welcome
Billy Graham
Cornerstone Bookstore
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