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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1997
Page
9
Burlington hosts Our Diamond Miss Pageant at the 4-H building in Kelly Park. Registration starts 10:30 a.m. The event includes a baby pageant for 0 to 35 months, then modeling and talent for ages 2 to 19, with state and national queens as guests. Call Rebecca Alford for forms at 316-364-8652.
The latest signs of economic weakness show a drop in consumer confidence and only a modest rise in wages, fueling expectations the Fed will hold rates. IBM buys 3.5 billion of its stock, shares rise to 96.81 and market gains follow after a preopening S&P futures drop triggered a trading halt. President Clinton, visiting Chicago, declines to comment but urges confidence in the economy.
Public notice details delivery times for Ottawa Herald and surrounding areas. Lists toll free and local contact numbers, delivery expectations, and monthly subscription rates by location including Ottawa, rural towns, mail zones, and state destinations. Announces publication schedule and department contacts.
City officials will draft a formal explanation refusing the demolition permit for Ottawa Middle School, citing state historic registry constraints. The council, in a study session, cannot take binding action. a formal declaration will be presented to the Ottawa Board of Education later.
Kansas lawmakers and Tyson traveled a 300 mile loop from Raleigh to Duplin County to observe hog operations and regulations. They heard from engineers, opponents, growers, lobbyists, and officials as they weigh how to handle possible hog overconcentration and resource use in Kansas.
The forecast calls for cold and mostly clear conditions tonight with a low in the mid 30s and a northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday should be mild and dry with lows around 40 and highs in the 60s, followed by a chance of showers Friday with similar mild temps. Saturday brings a chance of rain and cooler conditions with highs in the 50s.
Sacred Heart School hosts its sixth annual Mexican Dinner and Dance on November 15 at the Eagles Hall Ottawa. Food from 4 30 to 7 pm, dance 8 pm to midnight with La Raza Mexican band from Emporia. Proceeds, potentially up to 3000, support the school. Tickets at door. prizes include two 19 inch color TVs and various grocery sprees with $1 raffle tickets from Debbie Papps.
The Ottawa Board of Education approved buying a 1997 seven passenger Ford Aerostar to replace a failing 1990 nine passenger van used for transporting small groups to activities. It is the district’s second new van this year, with bids already accepted for the vehicle at $16,660.
The Army Corps of Engineers dumps about 70 000 cubic feet per second from northern plains reservoirs to lower levels, aiming for 57.1 million acre feet by March 1. Water flow may flood the Missouri River, at near flood stage in some areas, as 71.7 million acre feet was recorded this year.
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