28 Dec 1994
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1994
Page
1
Franklin County clerk Laura Sutton and county election officer will send notices to all registered voters who did not vote in the general election. Notices warn that those with invalid addresses will be purged from voter rolls. A signed card must accompany the address verification, and forms may be mailed or delivered to the county clerk at the courthouse.
Northeastern and Midwest regions experience unseasonably warm weather with 50 degree days. Ski resorts report softer conditions and snowmaking struggles while shoppers buy fewer winter goods. Traders note mild November and December sunshine affecting tourism and retail. Clerics and swimmers in New York City also report unusually warm water.
Mostly cloudy tonight with a low around 35 and light east wind. Extended forecast calls for little or no precipitation Friday with lows from the upper teens to mid 30s and highs in the 30s and 40s. Saturday and New Year's Day stay cold and dry with lows 5 to 15 north and 20s to lower 30s south. The piece notes Syracuse as a snowless December, citing 5.6 inches so far vs 26.8-inch average, and mentions Rochester families adapting with roller skates and bicycles while water skiers still enjoy post-Christmas outings.
The quake measured about magnitude 7.5 with its center in the Pacific Ocean 390 miles northeast of Tokyo. At least two people died and 130 were injured as the tremor rocked Hachinohe and surrounding areas. Dozens sought treatment for glass injuries while schools housed evacuees. Warnings of dangerous waves were lifted hours after the quake.
Ottawa observes holiday closures with city hall county and state offices and district court closed. Ottawa post office suspends mail delivery and lobby at 401 S Hickory stays open. several banks close Jan 2. Briscoe Drug opens 10 am to 4 pm Sunday. The Ottawa Herald will not publish Monday Jan 2.
Glickman named to lead the agriculture helm and praised Pat Roberts as incoming committee chair. He had opposed Clinton on GATT and blamed the president's popularity for his election defeat while Todd Tiahrt ran ads linking him to Clinton. Glickman is noted for reorganizing the Agriculture Department and seeking oversight of futures markets.
Green Acres Restaurant will close after Friday serving its final meal. Owner Dick Williams cites changing times and more seasonal dining as reasons while hoping to stay in business in Franklin or Osage counties or Ottawa’s northeast. He plans to seek new opportunities, possibly buying or building a new place, and will miss longtime patrons.
Mark Morrisey owner of 111 S Main plans reduced hours after January due to lower demand from discount paint stores and his focus on real estate and painting contracting. He aims to keep Saturday hours and by appointment service while regular customers receive unchanged service.
The Garnett Optimist Club raised 2076.25 through a Christmas parade concession and a cash drawing for Karen Macklin, with winners receiving 100, 75, 50 and 25 dollars. The Anderson County Commission schedules a 9 a.m. meeting to discuss economic development funding and year-end business, while courthouses close for New Year’s holidays. Grain and livestock prices in Anderson County show mixed moves as markets pause for holidays with school calendars noting return dates.
OPERA Kan AP three Republican legislators Reps Kent Glasscock Manhattan Tom Bradley Topeka and Kenny Wilk Lansing announce pre filing a constitutional amendment to cap legislative service at 12 years in the House and 12 in the Senate 24 years total The measure would apply to those elected or appointed after 1996 Passing requires two thirds in both chambers and voter approval Glasscock says goal is a citizen Legislature not to curb voter choice despite past failed House action
AEROBICS sessions run Jan 2 to Feb 23 at Methodist Gym 203 E 4th with 30 dollars for 5:30 to 6:30 p m led by Nina contact 242 0125. CLEARANCE SALE offers 10 to 50 percent off holiday items at Heavenly Scents plus NEW YEAR S Eve Dance. Eagles present Thunder Rose 9 to 12 30 with party favors, dance and breakfast priced 20 dollars per couple. NEW YEAR S Eve Skate set for Saturday Dec 31 at 7 pm. Roll Away Skate Center open every afternoon during Christmas vacation. SAND CREEK Cafe open New Years Eve 4 to 8 pm with Prime Rib specialty.
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