Wellsville hoops set sights on state tourney
Ottawa Rotary Club gathers at Smoked Creations barbecue as Dave Webster known as KayCee or The W Guy addresses the crowd. Webster, in an 1886 Kansas City Cowboys jersey, talks baseball history and links to Kansas City’s past.
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County faces human trafficking in the community
Franklin County detective says local private parties and online meeting strangers fuel trafficking. The Willow Domestic Violence Center hosted an Ottawa event where experts described cases from Jefferson, Franklin and Douglas counties. The center assisted 42 survivors last year, five minors, out of over 430 cases reported to the Kansas Attorney General.
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Statewide survey shows Kansans worry about direction
A preprimary poll by Fort Hays State University’s Docking Institute finds Kansas residents uneasy about government on local state and federal levels. Rackaway notes many Kansans feel the state is heading the wrong direction yet remain hopeful about the future despite dissatisfaction with current political proposals.
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Weather Question Hints at Mixed Spring Shower Outlook
A Page 9 brief asks whether the upcoming week will bring spring showers or return cold weather. The note implies variable conditions with potential temperature fluctuations and precipitation chances. Local forecasts may vary by day and region.
W Guy Dave Webster Recalls Dream Through Royals Hall
KayCee known Dave Webster a Royals Hall of Fame staple since 2009 spoke at Smoked Creations in Ottawa during the Ottawa Rotary Club meeting. Wearing an 1886 Kansas City Cowboys lace-up uniform he recalled wanting a big league uniform and reflected on chasing dreams as time passed.
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Landing a Dream Job as a Royals Hall of Fame Docent
Webster left a 30 year printing career to join the Royals Hall of Fame as a docent. He learned that docent means to teach and began by assisting with duties before guiding visitors. He used wall stories and trivia prompts, even wearing uniforms to engage crowds.
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Royals Mets Open 2015 Opening Night at Kauffman Stadium
The Kansas City Royals will host the New York Mets in a 7:37 p.m. Opening Night game at Kauffman Stadium on April 3, 2015, relaunching a World Series rematch.
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W Symbol Brought to Royals Games Sparks Fan Excitement
After a 2013 season victory, Webster sought fresh hype for 2014 and settled on a crude W chant that would become a Royals staple at home games, evolving from its rough beginnings into a familiar fan sign. ROYALS, Page 8.
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