Kerr urges standards and funding in Kansas school reform
Kansas lawmakers debate the pace of academic reform as Kerr calls for a set of world class standards in math science social studies and communications to drive accountability. He criticizes the education establishment for resisting accountability and notes the need for new funding to prompt reform amid flat base per pupil funding of 3600 and 1.8 billion general revenue plus 300 million for special education. Kerr urges the Board of Education to publish higher standards within two years or seek alternative means.
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Kansas
Kerr
City faces cemetery land use decision after AG opinion
An AG opinion leaves the city not required to act on petitions to restrict 40 acres to cemetery use. If action were required, the city could have adopted a cemetery-only ordinance or placed the issue on the November ballot. Commissioners Tyson Matthews Ramsey and Mayor Cummiskey pledge to honor petitioners’ wishes and avoid non cemetery use.
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Joan Tyson
Matt Matthews
Gene Ramsey
Vicki Cummiskey
Diamond Rio Real McCoy Tale From Opryland Story
Diamond Rio and Tennessee River Boys face name debunks and spelling quirks from early days. Co writer Dan Truman explains Norma Jean Rabinowitz became Norma Jean Riley for a hit melody, while Marty and Jimmy reflect on the band’s evolving sound and mixed reception to a new album.
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Page
Opryland
Isburg
Marty
Jimmy
Norma Jean Riley
Dan Truman
Norma Jean Rabinowitz
California
Rabinowitz
Pan
Lisa
Laughing Matters to Perform at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Laughing Matters, a juggling mime and comedy revue by Jay Cady and Leslie Seifert-Cady, returns to the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium on September 27 and 28 with two matinees. Tickets range from free for children to $4.50 for adults. school groups are invited, with limited seating available.
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Weather outlook for Kansas shows dry west and showers east
The forecast covers Monday to Wednesday with dry conditions in western areas and a chance of showers in the east. Temperatures trend from highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s in the east and 70s in the west, with morning lows mainly in the 40s.
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Jazz critic Leonard Feather dies at 80 in Los Angeles
Leonard Feather, renowned jazz critic, composer, and author of the Encyclopedia of Jazz, died in Los Angeles from pneumonia at age 80. The former Grammy winner left a lasting impact on jazz journalism and scholarship.
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Los Angeles
Leonard Feather
Ottawa Community Arts Council fall class schedule announced
The Ottawa Community Arts Council outlines its autumn workshop lineup and eight October November classes. Sessions include Stained Glass Ornaments taught by Kathleen Shull and Beginning Glass Etching Lite with Ruth Jansen, plus Watercolor Techniques and Pottery courses led by local instructors. Registration opens to ages 12 and up, with varying tuition and supply fees, and early signups are encouraged. additional child and preschool art sessions run Saturdays and a contact number 242-8478 is provided for details.
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OCAC
Kathleen Shull
Ruth Jansen
Nancy Oakes
Kelly Pinet
Shirley Swayne
Joyce Hitch
B. J. Cunningham
Arts Council
Bicknell backs Slattery in Kansas governor race
Former GOP candidate Gene Bicknell endorsed Democrat Jim Slattery, shocking Republican ranks. He said Slattery is more qualified than Graves, despite a pledge to support the GOP nominee. Bicknell plans to organize business advisers for the Slattery campaign.
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Opera, Kan
Gene Bicknell
Jim Slat
Slattery
Bicknel
Bicknell
Pittsburg
Bill Graves
Graves
Wichita
Topeka
Two New Nonfiction Books At Ottawa Library
William J. Bennett's The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators surveys America’s social state with charts and facts across crime, family trends, youth behavior, education, and media use. The Book of Virtues collects moral stories from history and literature to inspire character, while Vital Signs 1994 from Worldwatch Institute offers global indicators on environment, economy, and society with data like 108 million bicycles produced in 1993.
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Illiam J. Bennett
Ottawa
America
William J. Bennett
Roger Staubach
Vital Signs
Worldwatch Institute
Lester R. Brown
Hal Kane
David Malin Roodman
OU Enrollment Flat Despite Drop in New Freshmen
Ottawa University reports total fall enrollment of 532 students with returning students numbering 340, up about 6 percent. New student enrollment declined slightly but is expected to rebound after a one year downturn caused by a smaller regional high school graduating class and improving economy.
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Ottawa University
Steve Markwood
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Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
First Christian Church Day opens full time and after school care
Openings announced for full time and after care at First Christian Church Day program. Call 242-0248 or 242-6011 for details. Includes brief notes on School Days, Fr. Co, and school children with call collect option. Also mentions Pizza Time hours and Richter Fall Festival at Richter UM Church at K-08 Idaho Rd with Saturday hours 11 to 8.
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Idaho Rd
Honey Queen to visit Pome on the Range this Sunday
Tiffany Keithley Tonga noxie named this year's Kansas Honey Queen will appear at the Pome on the Range orchard near I-35 Homewood exit Sunday. She will distribute free honey based recipes and information while serving cookies and punch. Keithley is a KU freshman.
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Homewood
Tiffany Keithley
Tonganoxie
Keithley
University of Kansas
Ottawa Christian Academy Open House at Revival Center
Ottawa Christian Academy hosts an open house from 7 15 to 8 30 p m Tuesday at Community Revival Center Church 2749 Montana Road in the church basement Refreshments will be served Public invited Pastor Dan Oglesby noted past confusion about the church location It sits about three quarters of a mile east of the 23rd and US 59 intersection
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Ottawa Christian Academy
Community Revival Center
Montana Road
the Academy
Dan Oglesby
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Two Die as Lockheed Plane Crashes Off Hong Kong
A Lockheed L100-30 Hercules transport carrying 12 people crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong airport. At least two were killed and six injured. Divers comb the wreckage for missing crew members.
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Hong Kong
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Advertisers Rates and Subscriptions Listing
The Ottawa Herald shows subscription rates and advertising director details including monthly and yearly prices. Rates cover various durations with state sales tax and mail-out options. all are in advance.
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