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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1998
Page
7
With Ottawa High yet to play this afternoon, Herald sports area teams were 2 0 so far in state basketball action featuring Heights and Waverly advancing, details on page seven.
Forecast calls for a warmer sunny Friday with a high in the 50s and a southwest wind of 10 to 15 mph. Readers are directed to page 2 for full weather details.
Wellsville police and fire chiefs seek an ordinance requiring visible house numbers to help responders locate residences during emergencies. City officials will draft criteria for address numbers and present the proposal at the March 26 meeting while also adopting zoning rules and designating The Wellsville Globe as the official paper.
Kindergartners in the Williamsburg school district will attend a free screening from 8 30 a m to 3 p m on Friday April 3 at the Williamsburg school. Birth through age 5 eligible. Parents should bring Social Security numbers birth certificates and immunization records.
The West Franklin Board of Education approved plans and bid solicitation for improvements at Williamsburg and Pomona schools. Seven new classrooms are planned for Pomona Elementary, a technology lab addition at Pomona High to serve as a weight room, freeing space at Pomona Middle, and a new special services building at Williamsburg. Bids are targeted for April.
The West Franklin school board approved a technology curriculum and plan this week. The plan will be implemented over several years as funds become available. A two year committee process outlined grade level computer competencies and a phased rollout. It envisions six additional staff and about $45,000 yearly for hardware and software.
Sean Gilbert sat out the 1997 season after claiming the Washington Redskins offered him $20 million over five years, $1 million less per year than his prior deal, a figure he says came as a revelation from God.
ACT Ottawa presents Three Family Sale by Kevin Honeycutt at the Carnegie building in City Park Hutchinson. The class conflict comedy follows three couples at a suburban park shelter yard sale with a large 19 member cast and local teacher Honeycutt mentoring. Performances run Friday and Saturday 7 30 p m and Sunday 2 p m with wheelchair access and signing for the hearing impaired. tickets 5 4 3 dollars with family pricing 10 dollars for parents and up to four children.
The Ottawa Community Arts Council sponsors four free comedy improv workshops in April and May led by Tim Conard. Sessions run 6 to 8 p.m. on April 5 19 and May 3 17 at the Carnegie building Fifth and Main. Conard notes improv builds character self confidence and creative thinking in a no script no rehearsal setting.
About two dozen members from the Fourth Judicial District community planning team began a six month study to develop a comprehensive juvenile justice plan. The Juvenile Justice Authority requires participation from 19 entities across Osage Franklin Coffey and Anderson counties. Subcommittees will handle data collection public communication resources and funding with meetings subject to the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
Rural Water District No 6 manager Ili Kerns warned Franklin County commissioners that a proposed Herzog Environmental landfill north of Marshall Road in Peoria Township could threaten water quality. Hickory Creek drains into the Marais des Cygnes River near the district’s intake, risking contamination for 554 customers with potential expansion to 650 gallons per minute. A public hearing will precede any decision, and Kerns was asked to present a formal report.
Ottawa Jaycees host a St Patrick's Day fundraiser on March 17 at Faith Lutheran Church to benefit the Cerebral Palsy Ranch in El Dorado and local community projects. Lunch 11 am to 2 pm. dinner 4:30 to 7 pm. Tickets 4 adults 3 for kids 10 and under. available at Trav Comm Travel or at door. Proceeds support campers and Jaycees programs.
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