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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1998
Page
1
The Kansas City Chiefs head into Sunday night's season opener against the Oakland Raiders with several players listed as questionable due to injuries. Training staff and coaches monitor lineup decisions, while fans await final word on key sidelined performers.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions on Wednesday with a high near 90 degrees. Light and variable wind is expected, and additional weather information is available on page 2A.
A brief index shows sections including Advice on 4B, Comics on 6B to 78, Daily Report on 48, Opinion on 3A, Obituaries on 4A, and Sports on 1B2B. This note outlines page locations for reader navigation.
Ottawa district reports 2774 students a 2 percent decline from last year. Superintendent Harvey Ludwick notes down year to date and hopes enrollment rises before Sept 21 when official figures determine state funding. Some groups not yet counted include Ottawa Learning Center students and handicapped preschoolers.
Dan Neuenswander seeks a recount in the 3rd State Board of Education District after losing to John Bacon by 24 votes. Dan Martinez challenges Bryan Riley in the insurance commissioner race over qualifications. Both filed with the state Objections Board, which will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Statehouse.
Wall Street attempted a recovery from Monday's 512-point Dow drop. Early trading saw a 143.41 point rise, then a retreat to a 138.77 loss before a renewed uptick. The Dow, down nearly 1,000 points over three sessions, stood at 7,761.26 by midafternoon after Monday's 6.4 percent plunge.
The Ottawa school district highlights a weekly Word of the Week during the school year. The program, supported by local businesses employers and churches, centers on a basic trait essential to a democratic society. This week's word is to be announced.
Brief note directs readers to a column on page 4A and to page 3A for this week's word definition. It serves as a navigation cue within the paper, hinting at linguistic content and a recurring feature. No events or people are named.
Ottawa schools face schedule disruption as Grogan Stadium track delays push asphalt work past late July. Ottawa Cyclones kickoff home football on Sept. 11 while field remains unplayable with a drop-off of at least a foot. Superintendent Harvey Ludwick blames lack of progress from Tasco Construction and keeps in touch with architect Tim Cummins.
Norm Wooge turned in about 1000 signatures from Franklin County voters to the County Commission and Clerk Shaun Perry to place a measure on the November ballot. The 62 page petition requires 740 valid signatures to trigger a countywide vote on expanding from three to five districts and redistricting by year end if approved. If no agreement on redistricting, the district court steps in and the governor would appoint the two new seats based on party recommendations.
City commissioners criticized Ottawa Police Chief Jeff Herrman and two officers for a western Kansas trip to shoot prairie dogs as a training exercise. Mayor Blaine Finch and others questioned the trip’s legitimacy, distance, and lack of agency involvement. City Manager Scott Lambers defended approval but pledged tighter review to prevent recurrence.
The Plain Ol A s club plans a September visit for model A Ford enthusiasts as Ottawa hosts the O Marais River Run auto show demolition derby and a northeast Kansas club gathering. Delores Weller selects the September destination and the group will lunch at LeLoup then visit the antique mall before optional cruising or River Run participation. The article notes Model A s popularity among collectors for rugged simplicity and easy upkeep, with Ford producing over 20 million from 1928 to 1931 before switching to V 8 engines.
United Way of Franklin County kicked off its 1998 campaign at Poncho's restaurant with a goal to raise 140 200 for 13 local social service groups and other charities. Drive Chairman Edward E. York urged volunteers to “make it count” and thanked businesses and long time volunteers including Art Conus Dorothy Anderson and Bob Pence. The prior year raised about 141 000 after a 136 000 goal.
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