Ottawa teachers approve 0.5 percent raise in contract vote
The Ottawa school board authorized a 0.5 percent base pay raise for all teachers plus step and column movement. A $500 stipend per licensed staff member was approved if state aid remains intact after a district enrollment audit due mid December to February.
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OFA
Ottawa
Brian Kraus
Kraus
S. Ash St
Education Association
Morris
Lincoln Elementary
N. Milner Road
Corrections: Sam Sheffield misidentified in Herald
The notice corrects that Sam Sheffield is the son of Kelsey and Aaron Watkins and Gabe Sheffield, and grandson of Gary and Trela Sheffield. It notes the Ottawa Four Seasons Garden Club Yard of the Month honor for the south side and that the Little River Band concert at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium is at 7 p.m. today, with Thursday's Herald error in time.
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Sam Sheffield
Kelsey
Aaron Watkins
Gabe Sheffield
Gary
Trela Sheffield
Ottawa Four Seasons Garden Club
South Side
Little River Band
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Hickory St
Obituary for Stephen R. Watkins of Quenemo Kansas
Stephen R. Steve Watkins 62 of Quenemo Kansas passed away October 16 2013 at home. Funeral 10 a.m. October 21 2013 Dengel Son Mortuary Ottawa. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery Quenemo. Survivors include companion Linda Ryther three sons two daughters and many grandchildren. He was a jack of all trades worked for City of Ottawa road department and various orchards. Memorials to Steve Watkins Memorial Fund at Dengel Son Mortuary Ottawa KS. Online guest book at dengelmortuary com.
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Stephen R
Steve” Watkins
Quenemo
Kan
Dengel & Son
Mr. Watkins
Oak
Linda
Steven Doty
Christy
Tawa
Robert Watkins
Melissa
Fennville
Mich
Danny Watkins
Catrina
Smithville
Lisa Wells
Beverly O’neil
Patrick
Ottawa
Rodney Ryther
Yates Center
Krystal Bogle
Bartlett
Debbie Hart
Jay
Okla
Melvin Watkins
Winfield
Ala
Raymond Watkins
Reba Aquino
Tom
Princeton
Sue Willingham
Carl
Floyd
Perry
Clifford Watkins
Steve
City of
Community Revival Center
Steve Watkins
Dengel & Son Mortuary
Hickory St
Dengelmortuary
Ottawa High School grad buys Driver's Sports Bar site
Ottawa native Jim Lewis, a 1964 Ottawa High School graduate and Checkers Foods owner in Lawrence, bought the former Driver's Sports Bar at 222 E Logan St for about 190000 at auction. He plans a gradual reopening as a sports bar and banquet facility with potential entertainment on adjacent land, and may reuse equipment from the building.
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OHS Grad
Lawrence
Clinton Dick
Ottawa
E. Logan St
Jim Lewis
Lewis
Logan Street
Ottawa High School
Checkers Foods
Community support eyed for project based school idea
Allen has discussed a project based school concept with Dotson Bradbury in the West Franklin district and awaits parent input while noting teacher backing. Bradbury cites need for strong community support and partnerships funding. Williamsburg mayor already backs the plan though expansion beyond elementary is unlikely due to limited secondary options. Allen says the approach aims to boost hands on learning and broaden post school paths including vocational routes.
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Allen
Dotson Bradbury
West Franklin
Chase County
Strong City
Kan
Bradbury
Walton
Saturday soccer traffic leads to no parking rule
A county fairgrounds area imposes a no parking rule on Saturdays due to heavy soccer traffic. The rule affects attendees and residents near the fairgrounds, with officials advising alternative parking and noting enforcement steps. This brief notice appears on Page 13.
Local Grain Quota Quotes for Friday Afternoon
Ottawa Coop posts Friday quotes for hard wheat 7.39 soybeans 12.51 corn 4.22 milo 3.97. Franklin County USDA Farm Service Agency lists corn 4.42 milo 7.25 oats 3.50 soybeans 12.55 wheat 7.22.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Usda Farm Service Agency
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Ous Herald
Lane
Pomona
Rantoul
Richmond
Wellsville
Williamsburg
U.S. Postal Service
Herald
S. Cedar St
Ottawaherald.com
Steve’ Watkins
Kansas State Bank
Pri
Vate
Bill Fair & Company
Main Street
VSP
Davis Vision
Emsa Medicaid
Mare and
Kane
Ottawa Eye Center
S. Main St
Elliott Hall
First Baptist Church
Farmers Market
Orscheln
S. Princeton Rd
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