Fort Hays honors Pomona student Jason Acker with scholarship
Jason Acker, a Pomona High School senior, received an Award of Excellence in business for 1995 96 at a Fort Hays State University recognition program in Overland Park. He belongs to Future Business Leaders of America and played football and basketball. He is the son of Fred and Phyllis Anbae. Ottawa Horticulture Study Club meets at Iris Wakeman’s home with notes on window boxes and herb use. next meeting is March 29 at the Ottawa Country Club.
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Fort Hays State University
Jason Acker
Pomona High School
Overland Park
Future Business Leaders of America
Fred
Phyllis Anbae
Ottawa
Arizona
Marcus D. Stoker
Judy K. Morris
Baldwin City
Marine Attack Squadron 513
3Rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station
Yuma
Aziz
Tonganoxie High School
Marine Corps
Ottawa Horticulture Study Club
Iris Wakeman
Frances Warnock
Marilyn McNeil de Latour
Donita Callahan
Penny Cassell
Ottawa Country Club
Final spellers duel for county spot at state bee
In a tense county spelling contest five finalists faced 34 entrants from third to eighth grade. From Williamsburg eighth-grader Lee Driver placed third, while Skiles and Kelsey advanced with Kelsey as alternate to represent the county at the state spelling bee April 1 at Topeka High School. The national bee in Washington, D C, begins May 31.
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Topeka High School
Kelsey
Skiles
Lee Driver
Williamsburg
Randy
Pat Skiles
Nevada Road
Aaron
Lynn Kelsey
Richmond
Driver
Roger
Ann Driver
Pomona
Vicki Ulrich
Ottawa
Kathy Norton
Ottawa Library
Don
Duncan
Darwin Alexander
Hawthorne
Kansas
Washington, D.C
Central Heights
Cole Kelsey
Ottawa Middle
Josh Skiles
Auction on Saturday prompts celebrity items and stew supper
OMA Director Dick Smith began requesting signed celebrity items three months ago. Over 200 autographed pieces have been received. An onstage preview runs 4 to 7 p.m. with the main auction at 7. Only cash or checks accepted. Lions Club Stew and Pie Supper complements the event in CMA's Exhibition Hall 5 to 7 p.m. A silent auction and country music T-shirts are part of the day. Auctioneers Alan and Harold Myers. Wal-Mart frames and Didde’s flyers supported by local sponsors. Details at OMA. call (913) 242-8810.
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OMA
Dick Smith
Lions Club
CMA
Robinson trial witnesses recount Ottawa park altercation
Ottawa residents testified Wednesday in the Robinson trial detailing a park clash involving Crowley and youths led by Hendrickson. Witnesses described Crowley arriving twice, chasing youths with a ball bat, and exchanges with Hendrickson and others, including spitting and a knife claim, with multiple accounts of the ensuing fight.
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Crowley
Hendrickson
Surber
Brown
Carter
Robinson
Alderman
Weather Tonight and Weekend Forecast Summary
The forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of light snow tonight with a low around 15 and light variable winds. Saturday and Sunday bring a mix of rain or snow in the northwest and rain elsewhere, with lows from the mid 20s to the 30s and highs from the 40s to the 50s. Monday remains dry with temperatures ranging from the mid teens to the mid 40s. Reservoir data shows full pool readings with several sites listed as unavailable.
City council approves library computer project and college lease
City funds 50 000 for library card catalog automation with 60 000 pledge and 475 000 from bond issue possible. A new 10 year lease with Neosho County Community College finances a 490 000 payoff and 251 000 expansion including a 20 station computer lab and 50 seat auditorium. Mayor abstains on NCCC item due to conflict.
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Scott Lambers
CIP
Lambers
Neosho County Community College
Commerce Bank of Chanute
NCCC
Vicki Cummiskey
Ray Cummiskey
Uéda
State treasurer promotes unclaimed property program in Kansas
State treasurer highlighted the Kansas Cash Connection as a self funding program using interest from unclaimed property to finance state needs, including $13 million for water rights. Since May 1994 the computerized system speeds searches from 20 30 minutes to 30 seconds, leading to over $29 million in claims and more than 20 000 people finding owners at fairs and offices.
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Thompson
Kansas
State of
Jim Kent
Kent
Franklin County
Crooks Floor Covering Closed for Saturday March 4
Community notices announce Crooks Floor Covering will be closed Saturday March 4 with a reminder of ongoing promotions. Aunt B s Old Fashion Popcorn Truck will attend at First National Bank Friday March 3 from noon to 6 pm offering free popcorn and drinks for customers.
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Crooks
Aunt B
First National Bank
Ottawa Herald subscription rates 1994 price list update
The Ottawa Herald details subscription rates effective October 1 1994 for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Prices vary by delivery method including carrier motor route and mail zones Franklin Miami Douglas Osage Anderson counties and the rest of Kansas with rates listed for one month three months six months and one year all in advance.
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Chang Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
The
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
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Patricia Taylor
William E. Taylor
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Alex Alderttan
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Clinton
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Franklin D. Yates
S. Eisenhower Road
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S. Eisenhower
Robert and
Mary Jane Caylor
Marshall Road
Forrest Lowry
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
John Howe
Eisenhower Road
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Latter Day Saints
Ottawa University
Andy Carrier
Roll Away
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Litwin's
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Jay Bamis
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Virginia Howe
Wayne Snow
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