McCay to play oboe in national FFA band in Kansas City
Amanda McCay of Williamsburg has been chosen to play oboe in the 1997 National FFA Band at the 70th National FFA Convention in Kansas City. More than 100 band members from across the country will perform November 13 to 15. McCay, daughter of Bob and Sue McCay, is a Williamsburg FFA member. she arrives three days early for rehearsals.
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Kansans Lose Vote On Lawmaker Pay Raise Debate
Kansas figures Brownback and Roberts joined the losing side as Congress approved a $3000 cost of living pay raise for 1998. The House vote was 220 to 207 with all four Kansas members opposing. Brownback had led efforts to remove COLA language earlier but conference negotiations restored the provision.
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Ottawa Herald Delivery Information And Rates
Reader information outlines home delivery times for Ottawa and surrounding areas, with toll free and local contact numbers. It details delivery by carrier, timing for weeknight and Saturday editions, and next day delivery for subscribers outside Ottawa. Subscription prices vary by delivery method and region, with discounts for multi month plans.
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City panel weighs demolition vs preservation of historic building
Front Page ROLE notes a public meeting plan where the school board bears the burden of persuasion for demolition while the Friends of Historic Buildings argue for preservation. Each side gets 45 minutes, with questions, then public comment to follow, intent on avoiding repetition before a final Oct. 15 decision.
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Bezek to Represent Ottawa Hearings on Demolition
Bezek will represent the city during demolition hearings while School Board President Sam Sheldon represents the board. Ron Schneider of the Friends group cites a conflict since Bezek also counsels USD 290. The city considers hiring an independent attorney as the 11.675 million bond funds a new middle school and old building demolition move forward amid delays.
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Delmont Hadley Day and Fire and Crime Prevention Proclamations in Ottawa
Ottawa commissioners proclaimed Delmont C Hadley Day honoring a physician of 31 years and named Fire Prevention Week October 5 11 and Crime Prevention Month. They approved two zoning changes including converting 1400 South Main from residential to office zone to shield Hickory block from development and support a planned office at 14th and Main. An ordinance limits circus attractions near residences or lodging after 10 pm 8 am within 300 feet, with Franklin County Fairgrounds exempt. They kept 1400 Hickory as residential and moved to condemn several structures including a dilapidated garage at 719 N Main and held hearings for 811 S Oak and 731 N Mulberry with repairs or demolition deadlines. Public hearings set December 17 for five more dilapidated houses. Mayor Cummiskey to vote and Commissioner Tyson as alternate at the National League of Cities meeting December 3 6 in Philadelphia.
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Fire Prevention Schedule For Local Schools And Preschools
A multi day schedule lists dates from October 6 to October 31 detailing fire safety programs at Faith Lutheran Lincoln Hawthorne Garfield Eisenhower and other sites. Sessions feature speakers like firefighters and students from kindergarten through second grade with topics including Here’s a Firefighter Fire Escape Stop Drop and Roll and Fire Prevention.
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Body found in meth lab home after early morning fire
Firefighters discovered a badly burned woman’s body kneeling near an attic exhaust fan in a Kansas City home used to manufacture methamphetamine. A male occupant was taken to a hospital as investigators probe possible murder. Police searched for clues amid fuel cans and chemicals on the lawn.
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Weather outlook mild with clear days and warm highs
The forecast calls for mild and clear conditions with a low in the 0s and a south wind of 5 to 15 mph. Friday night brings a chance of showers with lows in the 50s. Through Saturday to Monday expect little or no precipitation, with lows in the 50s and highs around 80 to 85.
Rattler emerges from Hobby Lobby pedestal in JoCo
An employee carried a plaster pedestal to a customer’s car when a rattlesnake poked its head from a hole in the bottom. The three foot reptile was contained by the worker who waited for police and animal control. Scientists will identify the species at KU. The pedestal had been imported from Mexico and put on display the day before the incident.
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Daniels
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