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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1998
Page
8
Quarterback Rich Gannon will play in Philadelphia on Sunday as the Chiefs visit the Eagles. He says the trip is no big deal and treats it as just another game in the league.
Partly cloudy and breezy with a high near 90 as southwest winds 15 to 25 mph gusty. Weather reference directs readers to page 2A for more information and notes the section layout including classifieds comics health obituaries sports and opinions.
The Ottawa Board of Education will hear a report on proposed improvements to district school telecommunications during a 7 p.m. meeting at the district office at Fourth and Walnut. The board will also discuss monthly work sessions and a KA SB recommended change to the district employment application form. The policy committee will report to the board.
Starting Oct 1 residents of northern Kansas must use 785 for most long distance. After a 14 month permissive period ending, dialing 913 will trigger a recorded message directing callers to hang up and dial again with 785.
Enrollment across six state universities reaches 80,361, up 658 from 1997. Largest total at the University of Kansas in Lawrence with 25,155 students and 2,470 at its Medical Center in Kansas City, followed by Kansas State University with 20,885 in Manhattan and Salina. Other campuses include Wichita State 14,773 Emporia State 5,419 Pittsburg State 6,258 and Fort Hays State 5,401.
The Herald begins publishing basic information about Franklin County United Way agencies. Donations can be sent to United Way of Franklin County, P O Box 233, Ottawa, 66067. Village Child Care offers licensed day care for 12 months to 12 years, with balanced meals and activities for each child. Director Charlotte Macy oversees the center and an open door policy invites family participation.
Hurricane Georges unleashed 105 mph winds across the Florida Keys as the eye neared Key West. The surge and waves flooded streets, knocked out power for tens of thousands, and forced more than 1.2 million residents from Key West to Tampa to evacuate coastal and mobile home areas. President Clinton urged readiness while officials warned of heavy damage and ongoing dangerous conditions.
Kansas officials outlined how the Juvenile Justice Authority will fund and run local programs across the 29 judicial districts. Deputy Commissioner Ken Hales said counties won t be forced to spend new money as the state provides funding and networks of services. Commissioner Albert Murray stressed goals to boost public safety hold offenders accountable and prevent youth from entering the system. Administrative counties will handle funding and juvenile intake centers with the most populous county likely to be chosen. The planning process spans the next 20 to 30 years with input from churches law enforcement courts and youths.
Edward E. York, drive chairman, praised the campaign’s momentum as it targets completion by November 15, 1998. The United Way effort, led by chair John Montgomery, reports $1,848 in contributions to date from the Franklin County community, committees, and agencies.
The 20th annual Wellsville Days parade runs at 11 a.m. Saturday with a 10:45 a.m. kids parade. Brenda Skiles notes space-age and old-fashioned floats while Army ambulance and Humvee will be on display. Crafts booths exceed 100. proceeds go to Wellsville Baptist and Methodist churches. Activities include an artist show at the City Library, a SK run at Wilhite Auto, a one-mile fun run, a nine-hole miniature golf event, and a biscuits and gravy breakfast.
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