Franklin County Almanac Weather Tonight And Weekend
Clear and mild tonight with lows around. Southerly wind 5 to 15 mph. Warm and sunny Saturday with highs in the low to mid 70s. Southerly wind 10 to 20 mph. Kansas extended Sunday through Tuesday with a chance for showers Sunday into early Monday. Highs upper 60s to mid 70s and lows mid 40s to low 50s. Missouri mainly fair tonight and Saturday with highs in the 70s. Nebraska mostly sunny and warm through Saturday with record highs possible. Oklahoma fair tonight, highs in the 70s. Colorado clear to partly cloudy with scattered mountain showers and highs 60s to mid 70s.
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Nebraska
Oklahoma
Colorado
Rich top in boys and Brenda lead in girls at zone meet
Rich topped second place Brian Duncan and runnerup Mitch Thompson in the boys division. Brenda won the girls division over Watsana Anonthysene Rebecca Osadil Jennifer Mages and Kelly Cox. Winners advance to zone competition for a state contest with a $1,000 scholarship at stake.
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Rich
Brian Duncan
Mitch Thompson
Brenda
Watsana Anonthysene
Rebecca Osadil
Jennifer Mages
Kelly Cox
Steve Zuk
Vandalism and court actions fill Thursday docket
Admissions list includes Alice Louderback and Henry Mason. Dismissals note damage to a camper near Mears Park. Sheriff reports a window and door glass breakage. Aaron L. Waddell of Pittsburg sentenced to 1 to 2 years with probation for a January theft, with extensive probation conditions and restitution. Appearances, civil filings, and municipal court entries cover suspensions, charges, and fines.
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Alice Louderback
N. Main
Henry Mason
S. Elm
Glenda Sue Gavel
Ash
Jamette Quenn
Canterbury Courts
Martin
Johnnie Brockway
S. Cedar
Mears Park
Aaron L. Waddell
Pittsburg
Secretary of Corrections
Havens Steel
Davis Road
Waddell
Crawford County
Hayden corrections proposal draws sharp Senate critique
In Topeka Senator Michael Johnston blasted Governor Hayden for seeking to drop professional qualifications for the corrections secretary. He called it a wretched example of political cronyism while noting the state faces overcrowding and an $82 million budget. Hayden aide Kathy Peterson denied the charges as political and said no appointment has been made.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate
Michael Johnston
Mike Hayden
Secretary of Corrections
Johnston
House
Hayden
Kathy Peterson
Peterson
Corrections
Kansas Near Picked as Host for Regional Waste Dump
A state study on low level radioactive waste shows Kansas has about a 75 percent chance to host a regional dump, narrowing feasible sites to 833 square miles across 18 Kansas counties and one site in Louisiana, with no suitable areas found in Oklahoma. The proposal to exit the five-state compact faces debate in the Senate, amid calls to study options including forming a new pact with Texas.
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Kan
Kansas
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Nebrasa
Oklahoma
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Robert T. Stephan
Paul Feleciano
D-Wichita
Feleciano
Merrill Werts
R-Junction City
Werts
Congress
Gress
Nebraska
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Doniphan
Brown
Jackson
Nemaha
Marshall
Republic
Jewell
Mitchell
Lincoln
Smith
Osborne
Phillips
Rooks
Graham
Gove
Logan
Wallace
Obituaries for Ruth Elma Ames McCrea and Kimberly Gragg
Funeral services for Ruth Elma Ames McCrea 84 of Richmond will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Richmond United Methodist Church with two ministers officiating. Burial in Richmond Cemetery. Survivors include husband Ralph S. McCrea Jr and two sons, two daughters, sisters, 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Memorials to the Richmond United Methodist Church library. Graveside services for Kimberly Ann Gragg seven weeks old were held at Highland Cemetery with Rev. William Weber officiating. Born January 19 1987 she died March 5 1987 at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her parents two brothers a sister and four grandparents.
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Ruth Elma (Ames) McCrea
Richmond
Ottawa
Richmond United Methodist Church
Harriet Bechtle
Rick Nutt
Richmond Cemetery
Ralph Samuel McCrea
McCrea
Telephone Company
Forester’s Department
United Methodist
W. 15Th
Ralph Samuel McCrea Jr
Gridley
William Ames McCrea
Mission
Jane Nutt
Kansas City
Patsy Ruth Kerschner
Shawnee
Mary Tucker
Elm
Hattie McClellan
Montebello
Calif
Lamb-Roberts
Kimberly Ann Gragg
Dennis
Marilyn Gragg
S. Cherry
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Highland Cemetery
William Weber
Jason
Brian Gragg
Miranda Gragg
Everett
Vivian Gr
S. Cherry St
Kansas
Ruth McCrea
Ruth Ames McCrea
Ralph S. McCrea
Richmond United
Ottawa area brief highlights counselors and school events
JEANNIE TIFFANY attended the 38th annual University of Kansas Principal Counselor and Community College Conference in Lawrence drawing over 140 officials from Missouri and Kansas. West Franklin U S C 287 school board to meet Monday 7 30 p m at Pomona Education Center to discuss construction 1987 88 calendar Kan sas Minimum Competency Testing and other items including a resignation and teacher negotiations. APRIL ANDREA Miller named Winter Sports Queen of Southwest High School in Kansas City active in many activities. Public hearings on the preliminary draft of the 1989 Kansas Water Plan set for March 16 at Fort Scott Community College and March 17 at Lyon County Courthouse Emporia.
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Jeannie Tiffany
Ottawa High School
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Missouri
Kansas
West Franklin U.S.C. 287
Education Center
Pomona
April Andrea Miller
Janet Carver
Kansas City
Fort Scott Community
Community Briefs Advertise Local Events and Sales
Weekend pickup for a paper drive by Faith Lutheran Youth, a Quenemo Penny Supper on March 7, a yard sale at Clara's Fabrics, a chili supper at Faith Lutheran Church, and dormant oil discounts at Willis arden Center. Legislative coffee at Peoples National Bank with Senator Allen and Rep. Beauchamp. Fresh garden seeds at Jay's Hardware and Spring specials at Willis Garden Center. Eagles Lodge Hamburger Night, expert ring repair at Drake Jewelry, Country Gold dance at Ottawa VFW, new bulk garden stock at Willis Garden Center, Lent service at Trinity United Methodist Church with music by North Baptist women's sextet.
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Peoples National Bank
Allen
Rep
Beauchamp
Chamber
Legislative Committee
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