West Franklin teachers win 2.59% raise and calendar tweaks
West Franklin school board approved a 2.59 percent salary increase for teachers and staff and expanded sick leave options with a 60 day cap. It also added two professional days before the 1996-97 term, approved a bus lease to boost state aid, and set new guidelines for accepting out-of-district students amid jersey color controversy and other staffing changes.
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Dawn Bennett
West Franklin
Jim Cain
Cain
Williamsburg
Paul Holman
Appanoose
Chantel Nicolay
Pomona
Dee Shuck
Tami Stallard
Patty McNeese
Pomona High School
Peak Street Energy
Ottawa
Rugged scout trip to Druid Arch and Aches National Park
Local Scout Rangers of Troop 74 led a summer nature expedition from a cave camp to Druid Arch towering 300 to 400 feet, then to Aches National Park near Moab. They viewed Balancing Rock and arches, faced a minor food mishap attracting wildlife, and slept under stars with scorpions observed. Community sponsors supplied food discounts, tires, and padlocks.
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Walsh
Aches National Park
Moab
van Leiden
Rangers
Minnesota
Canada
Country Mart
Expert Tire
Keyman Locksmith Services
Surgeons hail heart advance from Brazilian method
Surgeons hail a Brazilian heart procedure that strengthens the heart by removing a chunk. Dr. Randal Batista at Hospital Angelina Caron in Curitiba developed it to treat Chagas disease patients with weak hearts. US and European doctors see potential for various heart failure causes and note existing treatments are risky and limited.
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New York
Randal Batista
Angelina Caron
Curitiba
United States
Europe
Batista
Lobbyists drive big money in Kansas campaigns
Analysis shows donors mainly incumbents, with Pete McGill's firm leading at 46,550 over five years. Donations grant access rather than votes, while lawmakers face limited campaign fund rules. Lobbyists report varied solicitations from $50 to $1,500 events, shaping perceived influence.
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Pete McGill
McGill
House
Tom Sawyer
Wichita
Sawyer
Senate
John Bottenberg
Johnson County
Dick Bond
Overland Park
Clinton targets hard liquor ads as Seagram clash grows
President Clinton escalates the fight against alcohol advertising, urging a 48 year voluntary ban on liquor TV ads. Seagram, tied to a powerful Clinton family ally, defends airing campaign of 30 second spots. Aides say Clinton will emphasize family values and children protection in a forthcoming radio address.
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Washington
Clinton
White House
Seagram
Texas
Mike McCurry
Kevin Gove
New York
Bob Dole
Dole
Cole
Birmingham
Ala
Weather Outlook For Kansas Early Week Summary
An updated forecast shows a late start to the Kansas week with possible thunderstorms Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures will fall from lows in the 60s west to the lower 70s central and east, with highs reaching the upper 80s to mid-90s. Wednesday should be dry with similar heat, and overnight lows near the mid-60s west to about 70 east, while daytime highs stay in the upper 80s to mid-90s.
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Kansas
Dole backers bankroll Liz Dole travel for 1995 speeches
Elizabeth Dole charged 1995 travel costs to corporate and university sponsors including Archer Daniels Midland Torchmark MCI ConAgra and American Financial Corp for Red Cross duties and campaign speeches while her husband ran for president. The flights supported Red Cross duties with several trips unpaid by her.
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Ashington
Bob Dole
Elizabeth
Red Cross
Dole
Robert Davis
Washington
Windmill Cafe and Wright Studio Local Ads and Moves
A collage of local notices includes Windmill Cafe lunch specials and Windy Pines statu ary on Highway 59, Windmill Cafe promotions buy one dinner at regular price second at half, WoolKids free meals, A J Root Candies and Camille Beckman products, Merle Norman store, and New Reflections Salon relocation to 208 Megan Lane. Also mentions Tatp recycling schedule and phone numbers for 1010 N Main, Jay Meaker studio, and Wright Studio contact.
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Windmill Cafe
NEW Reflections Salon
Megan Lane
Leadbetter Mobile Homes
Jay Meaker
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1996 Update
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription rates effective starting October 1 1996 for Ottawa and surrounding counties. Rates cover carrier and mail delivery options with varying monthly and annual prices, all in advance, including rural, in-state, and out-of-state options.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anties
State of Kansas
Ito
The
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
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Ottawa Boy Scout Troop 74 Rangers
Utah
Randy Bodenhamer
Dave Walsh
Ben Jones
Curt Wilson
Sam Weaver
Tim Walsh
Steve Walters
Bo van Leiden
Josh Howard
Noah Rhodes
Tim van Leiden
Surgeons Hail Heart Advance
Ron Hein
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Bottenberg
Burdett Loomis
Vat &Ithe
University of Kansas
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Ronen
Peterson
Henry Ste
Te Son
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Henri
Windy Pines
Wright Studio
A. J. Root
Camille Beckman
Gilberties
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Gene Kelsey
Wayne Snowan Rossman
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