City taps Pete Smith as deputy city manager in Ottawa
Interim city manager Jack Davis named Pete Smith deputy city manager this morning after Davis’s appointment at a special commission meeting. Smith, Ottawa city clerk since 1969, was sworn in and begins duties today. he has 25 years with the city. Davis left the post when Randy Wetmore left for Roseburg Oregon. The plan now goes to the county commission for final approval with a possible public hearing set for November 17.
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Randy Wetmore
Roseburg
Ore
City Commission
Centropolis Avenue
Frontier Avenue
Joe Schweiger
Franklin County Firefighters
Almeda Edwards
RFD 2
Airport Road
Davis Road
Joy Basel
Kenneth Edwards
Weather Summary for Kansas Sunday Through Tuesday
The forecast calls for dry conditions Sunday and Monday with a slight shower chance Tuesday. Highs range from the upper 50s to lower 60s in the northwest and mid to upper 60s in the southeast. Lows span from the upper 20s to lower 30s in the northwest to the lower to mid 40s in the southeast. Local log note and sun events noted with times and historical data.
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State's quarterly income at pretty bum standing
The Department reports September revenue shortfall of 5.15 million under estimates as statewide income for July to September slides slightly under projections. Budget officials warn of a gloomy trend amid economists' consensus that the economy weakens. meetings plan to revise forecasts for the current and next fiscal years in Topeka and later in November.
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Associated Press
Topeka
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Ryan
Senate
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Balinial
Ed Asner at Kansas fundraisers for Cantwell bid
Kansas City native Ed Asner will attend two fund raising events for attorney general candidate Bert Cantwell. A $25-a-couple reception at a Kansas City convention center and a $100-a-couple party at Cantwell’s Edwardsville home will feature the former Lou Grant star. Also noted are KU 125th anniversary lectures by former chancellors Murphy and Wescoe and Fall Senior Day events with campus tours and a discounted football game ticket package for juniors, seniors, and parents on October 20.
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Ed Asner
Kan
Bert Cantwell
Cantwell
Edwardsville
Asner
Lou Grant
Screen Actors Guild
Kansas City, Kan
Kansas Highway Patrol
Bob Stephan
Lawrence
Fomer University of Kansas
Franklin D. Murphy
Los Angeles
W. Clark Wescoe
Spicer, Minn
KU School of Medicine
KU Medical Center
Woodruff Auditorium
Kansas Union
Kansas
University of Kansas
Laurie Welch
University of Colorado
Memorial Stadium
Franklin County open house at county offices annex
County officials invite the public to an open house at the Franklin County Office Annex on Main Street. Tours will cover the county health department, Extension service, community corrections, and Adult Education Center, offering a look at local services and programs.
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Pie Baking Contest Rules Set By Franklin County Society
The Franklin County Historical Society outlines rules for a pie baking contest to accompany its banquet reviving the Original and Esoteric Order of Pie Eaters. Entries in fruit cream and specialty categories are due by Oct. 29 with judging on Nov. 2 at First Baptist Church Ottawa.
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Order of Pie Eaters
Ottawa
James F. Hoy
Emporia State University
Kansas
Franklin County
First Baptist Church
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Ottawa Library
Ottawa Area
Grange reelects Paul Martin Kansas Master at 119th convention
Osawatomie’s Paul Martin was reelected Master of the Kansas State Grange for a two year term at the 119th annual convention. Other officers elected include Laurence Urich, Marlene Bush, Galen Douglass, Terry Damashek, Randee Farmer, Virginia Turner, LaVerne Schif, Lola Mae Farmer, Kevin Klenklen, Linda Rothwell, Marci Tennison, Marcella Troth, and Howard Huck. The Gardner Grange conducted the best community service program aiding the Ella T. Reece Home for head injury rehabilitation. Also announced new hay directory edition by the Kansas State Board of Agriculture.
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Paul Martin
Osawatomie
Kansas State Grange
Ottawa University
Ottawa
Marin
Matney Mobile
Carbondale
Marlene Bush
Melvem
Galen Douglass
Lawrence
Terry Damashek
Burlington
Randee Farmer
Augusta
Virginia Turner
Oskaloosa
LaVerne Schif
Lola Mae Farmer
Meriden
Kevin Klenklen
Linda Rothwell
Gardner
Ceres
Marci Tennison
Wichita
Pomona
Marcella Troth
Pleasanton
Flora
Howard Huck
Ozawkie
Byron Bostwick
Ferdinand Clark
Grange
Ella T. Reece
New
Kansas
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Community Ad Briefs Roundup and Local Events
Saturday offers a paper drive at Sacred Heart 8 to 10 30 a.m. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Peckham's Pumpkin Patch opens weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Garden Center promotes 60 percent off select shrubs and Dutch fall bulbs. Hill House serves a Friday night buffet. Win 15 dollars in gas by guessing KC Chiefs scores at Wolken Oil Phillip’s 66. Soroptimist Stew Dinner October 15 at Elliott Hall Jet Baptist Church 11 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets three dollars. A Cut Above offers Sloppy Joe with service plus specials. senior gas discount at Wolken Oil. Ottawa Flea Market sells beds bunk beds used furniture antiques weekly. Woodley Brothers show featured by B J Humpitt’s this weekend.
Ottawa Herald price list and staff credits 1990
Ottawa Herald published daily except Sunday and holidays lists subscription rates for Ottawa and surrounding areas, by carrier and mail, including time frames and prices. The page also notes editor, managing editor, advertising director, circulation manager, and other staff roles.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Dim A. Hitch
Terry Ostmayer
Day Bemis
Son City
Carol Ackermann
Peg Armstrong
Mgr
Virginia
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