Top scholars set to be recognized
OHS seniors dominate a long list of honors and leadership roles at the school. Katie Gibson, Denton, John Katzer, Rochelle Servatius, Amanda Duncan, and Liza Tripkos are noted for Kansas Honor Scholar status, Who's Who listings, and multiple scholarships. Plans include attending KU, KSU, Barton CC, and Camel College with majors in biology, business, and pre medicine.
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Kansas
Kansas State University
Seaton
KSU
Katie Gibson
Gibson
Fellowship of Christian
University of Kansas
Denton
Earthng
National Honor Society
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Huron
Katzer
Rochelle Servatius Servatius
Chamber of Commerce
Carnell College
Camel College
Barton County Community College
Liza Tripkos
Wal-Mart Center Set to Open. New Pay Levels Announced
Wal-Mart plans start wages near eight dollars an hour with higher starting rates for skilled positions. The distribution center at 3300 K-68 Highway nears completion with operations slated to shift to Wal-Mart management on June 5 and a large associate workforce by June 12. About 35 managers work from temporary offices as shipping begins September 2.
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Serbs on Run After Troop Surge in Bosnia
Government troops burn Serb houses near Bibac as Serbs flee across the region. U N officials say about 6,000 Serbs are displaced after Muslim led forces gained territory this week. Lt Col Walt Natynczysk reports systematic arson targeting Serb homes not previously damaged.
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Sarajevo
Bosnia- Herzegovina
Bosnia
Bibac
U.N
Walt Natyncyzk
Congress budget cuts proposed across House and Senate
The Senate plan led by Sen Pete Domenici calls for about 1 trillion dollars in seven year cuts with a conditional tax break, while the House plan targets broader department closures and function transfers. Both aim to balance the budget but differ on Commerce Education and Energy outcomes.
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Senate
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
House
Congress
Commerce, Education and Energy
Commerce Department
Weather Outlook Sees Thunderstorm Chance in South Kansas
The forecast calls for thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler nights in the 40s to 50s and daytime highs in the 60s. North areas may stay dry while southern regions face a thunder risk. Local fog possible and Ottawa Water Plant data referenced with historical notes on yesterday’s temperatures and precipitation.
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Kansas
Ottawa
New Ottawa youth program seeks funding and volunteers
Welton outlined a new youth program for ages 5 to 17 from single parent families in Ottawa. State support of 10000 next year and 5000 the following year will be joined by local funding and grants. Participants start June 6 at Don Woodward Community Center with two weekly nights, plus work toward two annual community service projects and volunteer involvement from high school seniors.
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Welton
Ottawa
SRS
Don Woodward
Angie Flager
Ottawa University
Underwood
Flager
Welton seeks volunteers for youth program across year
Ottawa based Welton district seeks volunteers for a youth program with a child for at least a year including summer months. Couples and First Friends tracks offer roles with two to four hours per session, three times monthly, evaluated by a month long process with references and background checks. Bradley Kahler to oversee psychological testing. funding and business support requested. applications at 203 W 3rd or call 913 242-6235.
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First Friends
Welton
Ottawa
Bradley Kahler
OHS students sweep contest at Veterans Memorial dedication
Three Ottawa High School students won top honors in the Franklin County Veterans Memorial contest. Bart Baldwin earned first place and a $100 bond, Samantha Tate was second with a $75 bond, and Charlotte Ransom took third with a $50 bond. All entrants receive certificates of appreciation.
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Ottawa High School
Franklin County
Charlotte Ransom
Judy Ransom
Maple Terrace
Bud
Diane Ransom
Willow
Nicholson
Ottawa
Pomona
Williamsburg
Baldwin
Tate
Ransom
Oklahoma remembers bombing victims on memorial day
Gov Frank Keating led a solemn memorial a month after the bombing honoring 167 victims and 12 federal agents killed. He vowed a day of justice for Oklahoma while Veterans Affairs Secretary Jesse Brown urged trees planted nationwide at 9 02 am to mark the blast anniversary.
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Oklahoma City
U.S
Frank Keating
Keating
Oprah Wins Daytime Emmys. Lucci Again Loses
Oprah Winfrey repeats last year by winning best talk show and top host at the Daytime Emmys. Erika Slezak takes best actress for One Life to Live. Susan Lucci again loses after decades seeking the prize. Justin Deas wins best lead actor in a drama series for Guiding Light.
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New York
Oprah Winfrey
Erika Slezak
Susan Lucci
Erica
All My Children
Justin Deas
Guiding Light
Ottawa Herald Recycling and Ads Notice
All pictures left at the Ottawa Herald for paid ads or Society Page should be picked up. Recycling days are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon with Saturday hours 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Address 2038 Main, contact 242-1176. Personalized graduation centerpieces at Helton's Hallmark, 242-1071. Phone Friend, 242-0011, open 3:18 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. School days: Fr. Co. School children can collect. The Ottawa Herald is no longer selling boxes 66 and is involved in the recycling program.
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Ottawa Herald
Fr. Co
Ottawa Herald Service Rates Notice
A fragmented postal rate schedule for The Ottawa Herald lists various subscription options by duration and delivery method. Rates cover motor route mail in Kansas and out of state, with multiple monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options, all stated as advance payments.
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Miami
Douglas
Anderson
Kansas
Cedar
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