Local vendors win big contracts for new Ottawa facility
Ottawa Recreation Commission board prioritized local bids for the new facility, defending local expertise over distant specialists. The panel awarded several contracts to hometown businesses despite not always selecting the lowest bid, arguing they offer proven quality and stronger community impact.
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Reader Forum Submissions Guidelines at Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and telephone. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Limit 400 words and expect edits for space grammar and clarity.
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Controlling spending part 2 guidance for families
Two weeks ago a guide urged reducing expenses during tight finances. The piece lists steps to identify essential costs, create a family spending plan, and stick to it while prioritizing transportation, medical, clothing, and other costs.
Health habits and spending tips for year round well being
Maintain good health habits and nutrition to reduce illness and tooth decay. Learn disease symptoms to decide when to see a doctor. Early treatment is often cheaper. Shop for affordable doctors and dentists. Use public clinics and immunizations at health fairs. Do vehicle maintenance if skilled. Review auto insurance to reduce premiums by higher deductibles. Arrange bill payments for seasonal work.
Practical money tips for families and home care
This guide advises frugal shopping, secondhand options, and DIY grooming and hair care. It suggests buying washable clothes, checking care labels, and reducing gifts or subscriptions. It urges budgeting for children's allowances, library use, and evaluating needs before purchases. Rebecca McFarland leads Frontier Extension District No. 11's family and consumer sciences guidance.
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Kansas State and federal officials contact list
A compiled roster of U S senators and representatives with office addresses in Washington and Kansas, including Barack Obama references and multiple state lawmakers such as Pat Apple Derek Schmidt Tony Brown Bill Feuerborn Willie Prescott Bill Otto plus contact details and online forms. The list includes offices at 109 Hart, 303 Hart, and 130 Cannon among others and provides phone numbers and website addresses for outreach to government offices and the governor.
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