KDOT to fund multiple K-68 road projects in 1996
Kansas Department of Transportation plans two K-68 maintenance projects this year with weather permitting starting in March. Western Engineering Co. Inc. will resurface 12.6 miles from the Franklin Osage line to near Ottawa at a bid of 538,678 dollars, while Ross Construction Co. will reconstruct 1.3 miles east of I-35 to Nevada Terrace at the Wal Mart Distribution Center for 2,085,431 dollars. Additional 1996 work includes a K-57 overlay by J.H. Shears Inc. for 261,059 dollars and a 30.3 mile K-31 overlay, contracted to Shilling Construction Co. Inc. for 943,026 dollars.
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City approves 13th work rules and new legal firm
City adopts annual renewal ordinance for nuisance notices with a 10 day compliance period. After the period, the city may abate the nuisance and bill the owner. Commission designates Bezek Lowry and Hendrix as city’s legal firm with Bob Bezek as assistant city attorney. Fee increases set 2500 monthly for 64 legal hours plus 20 municipal hours. hourly rates rise to 75 for excess general work and 50 for excess court work. Several zoning changes reclassify properties to R3 including Canterbury Court and Hidden Meadows as apartments, Cedar Square, Cedar and Hickory sites to prevent spot zoning.
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Weather Outlook With Clear Skies and Mild Winds
Tonight sees diminishing wind and clearing skies with near zero low. Saturday through Monday stay dry with gradually warmer temperatures from the teens to the 40s, highs ranging from the 20s to mid 40s.
Minnesota Storm Powers Across Plains Strands Thousands
A massive winter storm roared from Minnesota into the Plains bringing freezing rain snow and fierce winds. Authorities halted snowplows ordered travel restricted and the National Guard aided rescues as hundreds of cars and travelers were stranded. At least one death and multiple injuries were reported from a Texas roof collapse.
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N.D
Sheriff urges stay home as ice and snow cause accidents
Traffic woes plague Ottawa as ice and blowing snow hit highways and secondary roads. A semi blocked I-35 and a cattle load rolled into a ditch on US-59 near Riley Road. No injuries were reported. Officers worked multiple crashes, while Ottawa officers reported no incidents. Snow and wind hinder visibility and plow operations. conditions expected to improve slowly.
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Bowling
Oll
Clinton presses for new budget talks with GOP
Clinton seeks fresh budget talks as Republicans demand new ideas to balance the budget. Both sides say talks may resume later, with no date set, amid Medicare and Medicaid-saving disputes and a looming government shutdown risk.
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Senators balk at U N reform proposals and hearings planned
Republican leaders Judd Gregg and Jesse Helms would hold hearings on United Nations reform plans including independent revenue ideas and GAO scrutiny for possible legal issues. The debate centers on funding, debt, and the risk of U N taxation without representation in 1996.
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Dole
Judd Gregg
New Hampshire
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Jesse Helms
North Carolina
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Ottawa Seeks Curfew Fine Changes and Local Spending Cap
City officials discuss allowing fines for minors under curfew and opposing a state constitutional spending cap that would curb local control. They also back continued state highway funding, pushing four lanes on US 59 between Ottawa and Lawrence.
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Ottawa
Niles
Lawrence
Community Notices and Health Clinic Details
Chili supper supports youth mission trip to Monterey Mexico hosted January 19 from 5 30 to 7 30 p m at the Church of the Nazarene corner seventh and Eim Donations accepted Cholesterol clinic at Franklin County Health Department January 22 7 30 to 9 30 a m Const District annual meeting January 25 6 30 p m Celebration Hall reservations by January 22 242 1109 Franklin County health dept offers kindergarden and pre school physicals appointment advised Ottawa Chiropractic Clinic closes January 19 5 p m and January 20 all staff attend Chicago seminar Body Sculpture Step Aerobic Class begins January 22 through March 16 Mondays Wednesdays Fridays 6 30 to 6 30 p m contact 242 3829 Frankin Co Health Dept provides notary and health services misformatted entries noted.
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the Nazarene
Monterey
Mexico
White House aide recounts Clinton billing records discovery
Aide Carolyn Huber testified that Hillary Rodham Clinton's long sought law firm billing records appeared suddenly on a White House table last August, folded on a pile of books. She did not open them until January and believes they were not there earlier. Senator D Amato says new details may prompt written questions to the first lady.
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Alfonso D’ Amato
Ottawa Herald Delivery Rates October 1996
Ottawa Herald announces newspaper delivery rates for Ottawa and surrounding areas effective October 1 1996. Prices cover carrier and motor route options, mail in county and state regions, with monthly three and six month and annual options and advance payment required. Postmaster address changes are requested in Ottawa Kansas.
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Osage
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