BPW to host spring meeting of Kansas federation directors
Ottawa BPW will host the Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women board meeting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Franklin County annex. Attendees include local group members from across Kansas. contact Janis Armstrong at 242-1244 for information.
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Second Chil dren's Health Fair draws families to hospital
At Ransom Memorial Hospital the second annual health fair runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with a teddy bear clinic, vision and hearing screening, poison prevention and parenting resources. Eric Demarest performs a piano recital at Baker University at 7 p.m. Saturday, free to the public in McKibbin Recital Hall. Image Theatre presents Frogs Lizards Orbs and Slinkys at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Rice Auditorium with $5 adults and $3 youths tickets from Baker University offices and Baldwin State Bank. The 24th annual St Patrick’s Day Parade begins Monday 11:30 a.m. at Pershing and Grand, KC, with 200 floats and entries. The Spring Antique Fling runs today through Sunday at Overland Park Trade Center with varied hours and $5 tickets. youths free.
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Senate approves state dances bill in Topeka
The Senate in Topeka approved a bill 28 to 11 naming the square dance the official state folk dance and the polka as the official state ethnic dance. Lawmakers questioned the wisdom and wondered about other dances including the two step and the swim. Senator Janice Hardenburger recalled dancing the two step and polka as a child.
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Winfield pitches veterans home conversion plan
Winfield seeks to convert its state hospital into a home for aging veterans as the facility closes. Sen Greta Goodwin says staff can be retained, while supporters note rising veteran numbers and local funding. The proposal would create over 400 beds and cites state Fort Dodge capacity and costs.
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Fire damages northside home on 718 N Poplar in Ottawa
Ottawa firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at 718 N. Poplar early this morning. Damage estimated at 10 000 dollars. The blaze began in the kitchen near a crock pot and was under control within three minutes with rekindles reported later. George and Betty Laster were not home.
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After School PHASE Programs Target Adolescent Health
Pulliam leads PHASE after school groups for junior high and high schoolers to build self worth, resist peer pressure, and reduce teen pregnancy. The program emphasizes life skills, healthy choices, and peer and family support with workshops for parents and teachers. Discussions cover sex education lightly, focusing on overall well being and decision making, amid concerns about alcohol use and its link to pregnancies.
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Ottawa officials weigh deregulation impact and shared expertise
Cummiskey urged using seasoned programs to guide Ottawa's stormwater and public safety efforts. He noted workshop themes on crime prevention housing grants and deregulation, stressing the need for clear utility deregulation specifics to inform citizens and guide budget decisions. The conference included talks with lawmakers and Vice President Al Gore.
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Weather Tonight Forecast and Extended Outlook to Aspen
Tonight mostly clear and cold with increasing clouds late. Lows 10 to 15, northeast wind 5 to 10 mph by midnight. Sunday dry and warmer with lows in the 30s and highs near 60, northeast to around 70 in the west. Mandy dry and very warm, lows 35 to 45, highs in the 70s. Tuesday brings a chance of rain in the east, dry west, with lows 35 to 45 and highs 50s northeast to 70s southwest. To Aspen
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