Granddaughter named homecoming queen at Washburn Rural High
Jennifer Leitnaker of Topeka crowned Washburn Rural High School homecoming queen on Sept. 20. She is daughter of Gary and Nancy Leitnaker and granddaughter of Marge and Harold Leitnaker.
12 Oct 1995
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1995
Page
1
Jennifer Leitnaker of Topeka crowned Washburn Rural High School homecoming queen on Sept. 20. She is daughter of Gary and Nancy Leitnaker and granddaughter of Marge and Harold Leitnaker.
Itawa University's Oasies Depart ment presents Marvin's Room a comedy drama next week in the Administration Building Auditorium. Show times are 8 p m Friday Saturday and Sunday. Mary Hepner Tammy Lear and Ralph Young headline with Larry Peters directing. Tickets are 6 adults 4 students at the door reservations 242 5200 ext 5431. The play may not be suitable for younger children.
Ottawa planners approved phase one of a two phase Luton Development housing project on 10.4 acres with 25 lots while rezoning 3.3 acres at 911 E Wilson from mobile home to residential. They recommended the city adopt the Southside development plan as a guideline and approved a setback variance for Casey's General Store at 1019 W 7th to install a gas pump awning.
FBI experts conduct a psycholinguistic analysis of a bizarre anti government letter found at the Amtrak derailment site near Phoenix. Investigators sent copies to the Quantico academy to study grammar spelling and word choice to profile the writer.
Garnett city commission approves a 15 percent water rate increase effective October 1 and a second 10 percent rise on March 1, 1996 to fund sewer line work. A contract with Southeast Regional Planning Commission for $14,000 and a grant administration deal with Southeast Kansas commission were also approved. The council also announced a $400,000 Small Community Development Block Grant.
The forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms late tonight. Expect partly cloudy skies and a low around the mid 50s. South wind will average 10 to 20 mph.
Police Chief Steven Bishop, noted for expanding patrols and disciplining officers, said he will retire December 1 to join a private sector national management company focused on law enforcement research and technology. Details will be announced later.
Wal Mart distribution center contributed to the United Way campaign in Franklin County, helping surpass last year’s figure. The drive kicked off Sept. 27 with a $111,000 goal and two new agencies Compeer and SPIRIT. Prizes included a stereo and a television for top fundraisers.
Public comments on inmates eligible for parole hearings will be heard in three sessions across Kansas. Oct. 24 in Topeka at the London State Office Building, Oct. 26 in Wichita at City Council Chambers, and Oct. 23 in Kansas City, Kan. Written comments may be sent to the Kansas Parole Board in Topeka. Inmates listed include Sidney A. Dyche and Robert Leroy Baker.
Welton promotes a youth project seeking adults to mentor children ages five to seventeen. The screening includes an application, background checks, a psychological test, and an at home visit. A Fall Fun Fest at Forest Park drew 30 to 35 participants with support from Pizza Hut Wendy's and a Wal Mart center.
Flager joins the Ottawa Youth Project to assist with youth mentoring and clerical duties after graduating from Pomona High. She plans to stay in Ottawa, pursue a master's, and continues directing Fall Fun Day and a T-shirt drive offering a free shirt per sale. Shirts cost 15 dollars, orders at 242 6235 with pickup at ECEAN office 203 W 3rd or delivery by arrangement.
An ad lists a 190 off sale at Legends Book Shop 314 S Main Oct 12 to Oct 21 with a contact number 242 5060. Also notes events including Central Weights Drill Team Cookout Oct 19 and dance events with Borderline Country Oct 14 and memorial and ride events with other details and phone numbers.
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