Grand Opry returns Sept 9 at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Ottawa area events include Grand Opry returning Labor Day weekend on Sept 9 at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium with headliners Christie Teter and David Adamson. Mary Reese announced a Branson trip drawing for winners, plus a water ski show at Pomona Lake and multiple festivals and concerts across Kansas City region.
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Marina
Kansas City
Bonner Springs
I-70
Santa Cali-Gon
Independence Square
Santa Fe
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Oregon
The
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Experts say gas pacts unfair in lengthy contracts
Two experts, one for Western Resources and EPP and one for Williams Natural Gas, will testify before a three member commission on Sept. 7. They warn the contracts could bind cities and players for up to 20 years and argue the price at 111 percent of the spot market is too high, versus Western Resources paying 114 percent today.
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EPP
Williams Natural Gas of
Tulsa
Seidler
KPP
Ottawa events calendar highlights community activities
The Herald Calendar lists Labor Day closures for Ottawa area schools and Ottawa University, plus a dense schedule of local meetings, events, and group activities. Notable items include Kansas Veterans Commission at Don Woodward Center, multiple city and county meetings, fairs, open houses, clubs, and OU programs across September.
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S. Main
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Lamont Hills
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Grandma Layton
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Stained Glass Club
OCAC
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Habitat For Humanity
Chamber of Commerce
E. 2Nd
Hawthorne
Fifth
Poplar
American Cancer Society
Army National Guard
Franklin County Genealogical Society Meeting
Eisenhower
Eugene Field
Quilters Guild
Elliott
Celebration Hall
West 17Th
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Sirloin Stockade
Princeton
Ottawa Personnel Association
Franklin Headquarters
Don Woodward Center
Writers Group
Pizza Village
Main
Otawa
Franklin County Planning Commission
P.m
Wellsville
Old Depot Museum
W. Tecumseh
OMA
Chamber
Perseus
Sewing Guild
Warren H. Stewart Jr
Duke Manufacturing
Industrial Ave
Eric Street
Alternative middle school seen as positive option for students
The committee promotes an alternative middle school as a positive program rather than punishment. Ottawa's Alternative Learning Center, now with about 20 students, offers self paced study and potential early graduation, with staff emphasizing life lessons and peer respect to keep students engaged.
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Cain
Alternative Learning Center
Ottawa
Amy Campbell
Local CROP Walk Aims to Raise Five Thousand in Ottawa
Henry announces a mass Ottawa CROP Walk with a video, information packets, and route details at the meeting. Last year 87 walkers from about a dozen churches joined, raising 3516 locally. 25 percent stays for Hope House, the rest to Church World Service which marks 50 years in hunger relief next year.
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Henry
Ottawa
Hope House
Church World Service
KAC Franklin County Faces Turbulence After Overcharge Scandal
Hayden blamed KAC leadership for the overcharge affecting 42 counties and noted board members apologized at the meeting. The fire of Torbert’s $100,000 postresignation payout sparked lawsuits and financial strain while the EAC sought $126,000 in extra dues from 105 counties. Ann Spiess said about $30,000 has been raised. Hayden remained optimistic the KAC could be saved if it returned to fundamentals.
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Hayden
KAC
KAC Board m
Torbert
EAC
Ann Spiess
Association
Local notices and events update across Ottawa area
Angie Collins opening at Guys & Dolls with walk ins. Hazardous waste drop at FR CO HHW 7 am to 1 pm. Garnett VFW hosts last band Sept 2. Abilene trip Sept 19 to Seeley Mansion and Kirby House. Lunch Inc $33. Cathy contact. No show Bat Sept 2. Grand Opry 7 30 pm. Enroll dance classes at Davidson Studio 242 5636. Jim's Barber Shop closes Sept 2 1995 labor day eve. Ottawa sanitation Labor Day schedule. Princeton City Council Sept 6 meeting moved from Sept 4. Carpet Warehouse closed Sept 2 3 4 for holiday. Windy Pines closed Sept 4.
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Ebenhower Center
Seeley Mansion
Kirby House
Lunch Inc
Cathy
First National Bank
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1994 Update
The Ottawa Herald lists delivery and mail rates effective October 1 1994. Prices vary by delivery method and location include Ottawa carriers rural towns Franklin County Miami Miami Douglas Osage anderson counties and mail out of state with rates up to 99.29 for one year and 95.40 for out of state mail. Postmaster notes address changes to Ottawa KS 66067.
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Anderson
State of Kansas
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