AlliedSignal plans layoffs as contractors win work
AlliedSignal moves to phase out departments and lay off workers, arguing contractors have newer equipment and lower costs. Union leader Dave Litzenberger warns of a grievance if in-house work ends. Laid-off employees earn 6 to 14 dollars an hour, with vacation and partial health coverage.
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AlliedSignal
O'Hara
Dave Litzenberger
Communications Workers of America Local 6333
Litzenberger
OHS to Sponsor Financial Aid Night for Seniors
Ottawa High School will host a financial aid night at 7 in room 206 for seniors planning to attend a post secondary institution. Parents are encouraged to attend as Sheldon Woolery from Johnson County Community College will speak and provide information.
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Ottawa High School
Sheldon Woolery
Woolery
Johnson County Community College
Saturday Night Special at Westminster Pres Church Canceled
The Saturday Night Special spiritual music festival scheduled for Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church has been canceled due to illness among several participants. The next Saturday Night Special is set for February 19.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
County keeps recycling role and eyes new shop in Franklin County
Franklin County commissioners vote 2-1 to remain in the Lake Region Solid Waste Management Authority to sustain the local recycling program. Commissioner Savage opposes continued membership citing concerns over regional plans. The authority will meet next week and costs remain uncertain. Meanwhile, a new 11000 to 12000 square foot repair shop on county land north of the current facility is planned with bids for foundation and site work. County also leases a road grader for 51000 over 48 months and awards contracts for HVAC work. Emergency funds covered jet fuel spill costs, and Gardner Hayden is re elected chairman with The Ottawa Times named official county newspaper.
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Lake Region Solid Waste Management Authority
Russ Savage
Savage
Joan Vibert
Vibert
Franklin County
Ottawa
Earl Devore
Bob Pepple
Martin Tractor
Peoria
Ill
British Columbia court rules in car accident case involving cat
In Vancouver a judge found Hobbs failed to adjust sensitivity controls while David Mattatall was awarded 632 for medical costs and expenses from a 1991 car incident. Mattatall sued his mother after she closed her car door on his cat Daisy, a loss that cancels her 40 percent safe driving discount. Daisy died after being run over by another car.
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Hobbs
Vancouver
British Columbia
David Mattatall
Mattatall
Daisy
Ottawa funding debate sparks district equity concerns
Duncan warns that the new law continues to favor smaller districts and urges higher allocations for larger districts. He opposes a local option budget now to keep taxes low, but warns it may be considered if state aid fails to exceed Ottawa’s $3,600 per student.
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Tion
Square One
Duncan
Dean
Ottawa
Salina Placed Low In Per Pupil Spending Among Districts
Salina public schools spend about 3646 per full time student while the state provides 3600 per pupil. A local option budget could raise per pupil spending by up to 25 percent, with a Feb 15 election seeking voter approval. Other districts at the bottom include Leavenworth Ottawa Derby Augusta Mulvane and Junction City with higher per pupil amounts.
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Salina
Tompkins
Ron Williams
Citizen’s Advocate
Leavenworth
Ottawa
Derby
Augusta
Mulvane
Junction City
County faces landfill ban clash in solid waste plan
County commissioners weigh a 10 year ban on private landfill operations as they update the county solid waste plan. Residents push for a prohibition while officials discuss craft of a transfer station recycling center and possible door to door trash collection with fees around 42 to 47 dollars per ton.
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Hickory Hills Landfill Company, Inc
Lawrence
Texas Road
Reoria
Killough
Solid Waste Management Committee
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Gleason
Charles Mavity
Commission
Gardner Hayden
Franklin County
Oil Spill Expands After Barage Grounding Near San Juan
High waves battered a grounded barge off a San Juan resort beach triggering a new oil spill. Coast Guard officials said the spill amount is significant, with the Morris J. Berman having spilled about 750,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil earlier Friday.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Coast Guard
Cmrd
Jerry Kichner
Morris J. Berman
Ottawa Herald Advertising Subscription Rates 1993
Advertising rates for delivery starting October 1, 1993 in Ottawa and surrounding areas are listed. Prices cover carrier, motor route, and mail delivery, with varying monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly terms for Ottawa, Franklin County, nearby counties, and state mail. All rates quoted are in advance and include state sales tax where applicable.
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Franklin County
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Douglas
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State of Kansas
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