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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1997
Page
7
Sarah Jordan of Ottawa a University of Kansas student daughter of Gary and Kathy Jordan was crowned queen of the Lawrence St Patrick's Day Parade at a Sunday banquet. She helped with parade events that supported an early childhood program in Lawrence.
The Ottawa Mayor's Prayer Breakfast begins at 6 45 a m on Wednesday at the Ottawa University Mowbray Union with Mike Anderson as the keynote speaker. Tickets are six dollars and available at City Hall and local churches. some at the door. Anderson highlights life changes impacting his business and relationships. In attendance will be Invocations by Reverends Kent Melcher and Henry Roberts, Colors by Boy Scout Troop 77, and Mayor Gene Ramsey will introduce former mayors. The event concludes by eight a m and is a joint meeting for the Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club.
Ottawa Library Board of Trustees approved a policy to require identification from users of the Internet computer at the library. IDs will be held during use and returned afterward. The rule aims to curb misuses and keep material appropriate while allowing long use if no one else is waiting, with a 15 minute limit when others queue.
The Ottawa Library Trustees voted to allocate 5000 of 19125 raised at a Saturday library auction to the endowment fund, calling it a bonus while maintaining a 3000 annual donation goal. They considered using remaining funds for catalog automation, moving costs, and new materials, but made no final decision. Kathy Norton said staff will apply for an InterLibrary Loan Program grant to expand the biography section and broaden access to materials across libraries.
Ottawa Herald circulation notice outlines home delivery times for Ottawa and outside areas, with pricing for carrier, rural, motor route, and mail subscriptions. Includes contact numbers, delivery guarantees, and staff credits.
Mostly clear tonight with a low around 45 to 50 and south winds 5 to 15 mph. Saturday remains dry but cooler with lows in the 30s and highs 55 to 60 in the northeast and in the 60s elsewhere. Sunday stays dry and warmer with 30s to 70s for highs. Monday brings a chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s to lower 70s south.
Ainsworth says BNSF rail cars parked near an intersection violated federal spacing rules and no crossing light exists. He notes low traffic makes a light unlikely, mentions two families nearby with schoolchildren, and reports temporary action to move cars that night with Rep. Ralph Tanner’s involvement.
The board reviewed proposals to shift funds from the general fund to the capital outlay fund for elementary building improvements, including electrical upgrades to boost computer use. Proposals also urged a district wide virtues program and various curriculum enhancements.
Clinton and Yeltsin arrive for a two day summit as NATO expansion looms and Russia seeks concessions. Yeltsin, recovering from heart surgery, vows constructive talks while Clinton aims for a robust NATO Russia partnership and progress on START II missile reductions. Lithuanian students protest outside the hotel.
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