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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1989
Page
7
A three year breakdown shows 12 cities and 12 counties voting for and against local sales tax increases, with property tax votes split evenly in cities and counties leaning about two to one in favor of increases. General obligation bonds dominated 1986 to 1988, with 57 of 73 proposals approved totaling $88.7 million, boosting overall tax approval to 63 percent when bond proposals are included.
Home Base has housed 74 boys over 14 years, with 38 from Franklin County. Twenty one graduates have met program requirements, including daily weekly and monthly points, merit system, and completion of Homeward Bound. Graduates show no serious legal trouble. The program prioritizes local youths, assesses fit, and aims to prepare them for family life or foster placement. Pence credits UW support and highlights the program’s twofold goal of home life coping and school productivity.
Low income households in Franklin County can obtain heating assistance through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program starting December 7. Eligibility depends on household income and two of the past three months energy payments. Most recipients receive a two party check to the household and energy supplier, with options to allocate funds to alternate suppliers.
President Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev gather in Marsaxlokk Bay Malta for a two day shipboard summit. They promise a future free of tyranny and fear while discussing arms control trade and conflicts in Afghanistan and Nicaragua amid Eastern Europe shifts. Gorbachev urges more dynamic dialogue and endorses Prague Spring ideas without apologizing for the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion.
Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Holiday Homes Tour from 1 to 5 p m Sunday with Baker University Christmas Vespers at 4 and 7 30 p m at First United Methodist Church Baldwin Hosts include Dr and Mrs Roger Boyd Dr and Mrs Keith Keeling Mr and Mrs Archer Carlson and the Naaman Greers Four sorority houses Phi Mu Delta Delta Delta Alpha Chi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha will be open Tickets and maps are available at the doors of the homes.
John S Linneman 32 Ottawa RFD 3 received one to five years for marijuana possession while probation on a habitual motor vehicle charge was revoked and a consecutive one to two year term imposed. David V Evans 35 rural Ottawa got one year on two counts of marijuana and drug paraphernalia with one year probation and a $500 fine. A diversion for Michael T Whalen 25 116 W 10th awaits alcohol safety completion and fines. Gary W Treas 33 Wellsville faces aggravated assault charges from a Thursday shooting with no injuries. Kevin Rothwall 19 and Allen Bishop 18 charged with theft tied to ties and car parts theft Oct 8. Marriage licenses issued to Carey Hildebrandt and Ellifrits Davidson Thur Browning. Municipal court notes include multiple DUI diversions and fines, plus jail terms for driving on a suspended license and no insurance. Also lists school menus and community notices.
Ransom Memorial Hospital board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the hospital conference room to review a final 1990 budget request. Len Daugherty will present a balanced plan with three rate increases of 10, 12 and 15 percent, plus reports on finances and operations. An executive session is planned.
Community events feature the 10th annual Christmas Parade on December 2 at 1 p.m. Entries still welcome, plus a window decorating vote. Also listed are auctions, charity drives, crafts, theater shows, and festive sales from Sutton’s Jewelry, Jaycees, and area merchants. Includes charity trees, public services, and local business promotions across Ottawa area.
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