Ottawa Board approves joining federal lawsuit on bargaining unit
The Ottawa Board of Education voted to enter a federal suit aiming to recognize the Kansas Association of Public Employees as a bargaining unit for Ottawa district employees, led by Lanny Slifer and KAPE against the Kansas Public Employees Relations Board. The move, under Rex Cummings, could affect wage talks statewide and applies to teachers and other staff.
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Lincoln School
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State Employees Relations Board
Kerry Gasper
KASB
Gasper
Richard Rogers
U.S. District Court
Topeka
Rex Cummings
Ottawa considers Kanza Park options and lights policy
Ottawa city commissioners weighed restoring earlier lights curfew at Kanza Park and adding a small central lake for summer fishing and winter skating. Officials noted safety, access for night users, and a potential economic package offering discounted 24 hour electric rates to attract business.
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Lori Alvarado
Ottawa
Kanza Park
Charles Gillette
Randy Wet
Dan Fogle
Lantis
Jack Davis
Bridge collapse injures six in Leavenworth area
Six people were hurt when a bridge under reconstruction near downtown Leavenworth collapsed around 1 a.m. Workers poured concrete. center caved due to inadequate wooden supports. Injuries included a broken ankle. all patients in good condition.
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Leavenworth
Robert Wilkens
Safisfered
Wilkens
Counties Lose Ground in May Sales Tax Revenue
Area counties mostly saw declines in May with Osage down 7.45 percent to 49526.10 dollars and Miami down 4.35 percent to 98427.42. Franklin fell 1.5 percent to 96340.38, while Anderson rose 3.29 percent to 32685.16. Baldwin and Ottawa posted increases. Williamsburg led city declines, and Paola Pomona and Osawatomie posted notable losses.
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Rural unemployment stabilizes in early 1990 for nonmetro areas
An Agriculture Department analyst notes rural unemployment held at 6.6 percent in Q1 1990, signaling a stalled recovery in some areas. Leslie Whitener says the pace may slow but does not indicate a sharp rural labor market weakening, with prior peaks around 1982 83 and a metro rate near 5.2 percent last year.
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America
Agriculture Department
Leslie A. Whitener
Department
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Whitener
Rich mond Free Fair Street Dance and community notices
Community briefs announce a Richmond Free Fair Street Dance on Saturday July 14 from 8 p.m. to midnight with live music by the Coachmen. Also listed are cholesterol triglyceride blood screenings, health clinic hours at Franklin County Health Dept, craft spaces for Pomona Days, new fashion sales at Fashion Alley, Watts Concrete yard ornaments north of Ottawa, and a change of ownership at Young Place with a midweek inventory closure.
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Richmond Free Fair
Franklin County Health Dept
Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones Welcome Second Child Ty Robert
The Los Angeles couple announced the birth of an 8 pound 6 ounce boy named Ty Robert, joining 2 year old Paulina Mary Jean. Both mother and baby are reported well after the birth at Cedars Sinai Hospital. Wayne Gretzky, 29, long time NHL scorer, had been with the Oilers before his trade to the Kings two years ago.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Craig Shergold
Craig
Carshalton
Los Angeles
Wayne Gretzky
Janet Jones
Ty Robert
Paulina Mary Jean
Gretzky
National Hockey League
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Announced
Ottawa Herald lists delivery rates for various regions and terms starting April 1 1990. Prices: Ottawa by carrier one month 5.25, three months 14.75, six months 28.25, one year 54.35. rural towns by carrier 5.35, 15.00, 28.50, 55.00. motor route 5.50, 15.25, 29.50, 56.50. Franklin County and adjacent counties mail 5.50, 16.00, 31.00, 59.85. state mail 6.50, 19.50, 37.50, 72.50. out of state 6.50, 19.50, 37.50, 72.50.
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Franklin County
State of Kansas
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