Ottawa area team places 15th in national utility rodeo
Three Ottawa area Western Resources workers competed as a team at a national utility workers rodeo in Decatur Illinois, finishing 15th among 25 teams. Jim Lacey from Melvern, Johnnie Taul of Williamsburg, and Miles Hart of Ottawa represented the local gas firm, with Lacey a construction and maintenance worker Taul in service and Hart a meter reader.
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Western Resources
Jim Lacey
Melvern
Johnnie Taul
Williamsburg
Miles Hart
Ottawa
Decatur
Ill
Lacey
Taul
Service
Hart
Ottawa Herald Reader Information and Delivery Details
Notification on home delivery times for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Contact numbers for paper issues, delivery issues, and subscription prices listed by delivery method and region. Names and roles for staff in circulation and management are provided along with address for changes.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Franklin County
Kansas
Red Cross chapter in Anderson County may disband
The Anderson County Red Cross board will meet October 28 at the Senior Citizens Center to decide whether to disband or continue with shrinking donations and volunteers. With key chairs resigning and new tech needs, officials warn the unit could exit the information highway without strong volunteer or financial support. Residents may attend the meeting or call 913-448-2216 to offer help. a 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner kicks off the session.
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Chris Cook
Health and Safety Services
Cook
Superintendent survey hints at board tensions and retirements
A study by Woods shows critics centered on board member family ties and employee relations. Three key groups emerge: board member family and friend incidents at 38 percent, employees at 21 percent, and board member roles at 14 percent. He warns districts risk losing good superintendents if conflicts persist. Woods notes his own one-year contract signals possible nonrenewal and cites need for training in human relations and planning.
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Woods
Boards of Education
Anderson County
Wood
Youthful Discipleship Puzzles Through Baptist Convention
At the Baptist convention, Braving Discipleship youth handed out a 750 piece puzzle to participants illustrating community value. John Gravley notes OU involvement growing, Jerrod Hugenot praises diversity, and the weekend featured sermons, missionary work, and new church establishment. The event drew 606 participants from various regions, with plans for next convention already underway for October.
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Mittee
Ottawa University
John Gravley
Gravley
Jerrod Hugenot
VanArsdale
Auction fuels fundraiser for Kansas wildlife projects
Arrowhead Stadium auction offers prizes including an air plane ride for two a 12 speed mountain bike and Chiefs Royals items. The Friends group has raised over 7300 in private donations and aims for about 27000 with Kansas Wildlife Foundation Lawrence involved in land wildlife and natural beauty projects.
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Arrowhead Stadium
Thyr
Kansas Wildscape Foundation
Lawrence Wearhas
Kansas
Chili Supper and Auction Planned with Donations Prompted
A chili supper will run from 5 to 7 30 p.m. along with the auction. Tickets cost 4 for adults and 2 for children 12 and under. Tax deductible donations are also welcome and may be sent to Friends of the Prairie Spirit P O Box 543 Ottawa 66067.
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Friends
Friends of the Prairie Spirit
P.O
Ottawa
Maple Leaf Festival showcases theater tours and historic sites
The Maple Leaf Festival features the original melodrama Leather and Lace by Jerry Jones with performances in an all weather tent downtown. Bus tours highlight Prairie City Vinland and Black Jack while the Imagination Workshop debuts at Rice Auditorium and Thatcher to dedicate the historic chapel.
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Kansas Film Commission
Jerry Jones
Baldwin Rotary Club
Prairie City
Vinland
Kansas
Black Jack
Rice Auditorium
Baker University
Baker
Toric Chapel
Sproxton
England
Margaret Thatcher
Baldwin
Baldwin American Legion
Rebekah Lodge
Eighth Street
High
Loren Litteer
Delbert Richardson
Lawrence
Ron Nelson
Owens Hall
Judy Mathieson
Sebastopol
Calif
Mariner
Midland Railroad
Santa Fe
Old Castle Museum
Tonight's forecast and extended outlook for the region
Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the mid 50s and a south wind 5 to 15 mph shifting northwest late. Wednesday to Friday dry and mild with lows 50 to 55 and highs in the 70s. Thursday mainly dry with lows 50 to 55 and highs 65 to 75. A Friday shower risk and much cooler temperatures with lows near 40s and highs near 50s.
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