County zoning rules tweaked to standardize regulations
Franklin County Planning Commission approved minor wording changes to zoning and subdivision rules to align with state laws. A public hearing is planned for August before county commissioners enactment. They also set a $10,000 1993 budget request and adjusted meeting times to 8 p.m. for two months.
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Bill Tellier
Herald
Franklin County Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Pete Nicholson
Gary Griffith
Griffith and Associates
Prairie Village
Griffith
County Commission
Planing Commission
Drowning Rescue at Lake Wilson Highlights Kansas Picnic Incident
Roger Lohrmeyer and his 6 year old son Jake nearly drowned at a company picnic when the boy fell from an inflatable boat. Campers and bystanders rescued Jake, while Lohrmeyer was submerged for about four minutes until nurse Roxie Ruder revived him. He recalls only waking in an ambulance en route to Russell.
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Hays
Roger Lohrmeyer
Lake Wilson
Lohrmeyer
Roxie Ruder
Alan Wahrman
Stormy Night Forecast With Warm Temperatures Ahead
Thunderstorms likely tonight with a low of 60 to 65 and a northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. A 60 percent rain chance persists. Extended Kansas outlook shows daily chances for showers and storms west, highs in the 70s. Sunday lows 50s to 60s, Monday and Tuesday in the 50s to 60s.
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Wichita
Garden City
Dodge City
Emporia
Manhattan
Coffeyville
Goodland
Topeka
Storms pound south-central Kansas with brief tornadoes
Thunderstorms with high winds and hail swept across south-central Kansas early today. Five funnel clouds and two brief tornadoes were reported groundward, with hail up to softball size damaging vehicles and windows. No serious injuries or major damage were recorded.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
National Weather Service
Wichita
Mark Richardson
Butler County
Sheriff's Department
Central Heights Board Approves 50 000 In Outlay Items
The Central Heights school board approved spending about 50 000 from the capital outlay fund this summer for a greenhouse for the vocational program 20 to 25 computers a laser printer science equipment and classroom furniture The board rejected a bid to fill a vacant seat amid no state mandate four teachers were hired Thad Thurston Lori Santos Jocelyn Leonard and Kirk Newcomb while Jana Wright resigned and the school nurse hours were raised from four to five per day
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Central Heights
Peg Pearson
Thad Thurston
Lori Santos
Jocelyn Leonard
Kirk Newcom
Veteran Kansas congressmen file for re election
Incumbents Rep Dan Glickman and Pat Roberts filed for re election in Topeka paying 1295 dollars each. Glickman warned of a tougher race amid anti incumbency and a looming presidential election. Primary is Aug 4 with no opposition yet for Glickman though three Republicans seek the 4th District challenge.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Secretary of State
Dan Glickman
Wichita
Pat Roberts
Dodge City
Glickman
GOP
Eric Yost
Statehouse
U.S
Dick Nichols
Richard LaMunyon
Van Slyke joins 2nd District bid for House seat
Topeka Republican Jim Van Slyke today announced his candidacy for the U S House from the 2nd District. He seeks congressional reform with term limits, targets federal deficit growth, and vows a just say no to new spending. Slyke, former Shawnee County GOP chairman, is a Yale graduate and Topeka native with a wife Patti and a 3 year old son.
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Jim van Slyke
U.S. House of Representatives
Franklin County
van Slyke
Jim Slattery
Slattery
Ber
Kansas
Shawnee County
Republican Party
Kansas Department of Commerce
Yale University
Patti
Recycling and sales notices in four to seven p.m. weekend sale
Web recycling event runs Sat 4 7 p.m. to 8 12 a.m. at Wingert Building near 1 35 and K 68 with senior pickup Thurs 6 18. Call 242 2073. Jewel items include lead crystal ring holders 7 50 and candlestick set 20 with free wrapping at Sut ton's 207 S Main 242 3723. Also Hampton cosmetologist Delores Williams 242 8126, floor covering closed June 19 to 23, Fathers day sale at Wallsville Cafe June 20 6 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. Seniors can pick up Ottawa Herald photos. Sterling silver pieces start 14. Sutton's 207 S Main 242 9723. Young Place summer clearance 20% off.
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Sutton's
S. Main
Local entertainment weekend highlights in Kansas City and Ottawa area
Jayhawker Days in Williamsburg opens with exhibits tonight and a full parade Saturday. Saturday features a curator talk on Underwood and Underwood at Old Depot Museum and a stereopticon exhibit. Also open hours for Dietrich Cabin. Baldwin City to host Fiddler on the Roof next weekend. Kansas City area concerts headline Paula Abdul Metallica Mellencamp Ozzy Osbourne and Ringo Starr. Juneteenth jazz celebration and Jazz Lovers Pub Crawl planned. a Wendy’s coupon event lowers entry for NFC vs AFC game at Kemper Arena. Smoke on the Mountain runs through July 26 at Tiffany’s Attic with a closing note and a new theater at 92nd and Metcalf.
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Williamsburg
Underwood
Old Depot Museum
W. Tecumseh
Deborah Barker
Franklin County Historical Society
Ottawa
Baldwin City
Baldwin High School
Kansas City
Sandstone Amphitheatre
Bonner Springs
Paula Abdul
Metallica
John Mellencamp
Ozzy Osbourne
Ringo Starr
Ticketmaster
Derrick Thomas
Kansas City Chiefs
AFC
Kemper Arena
Wendy’s
18Th and Vine
Lori Blalock
Tiffany's Attic
Main
Tiffany’s Attic
Metcalf
Ottawa Herald rates and postage details 1992
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription and mailing rates effective March 16 1992 for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Rates vary by delivery method including carrier motor route and mail in Franklin and adjacent counties with state tax included and full advance payment required. Total figures cover monthly quarterly semiannual and annual terms across multiple regions.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
State of Kansas
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