County authority mends payroll ruffled feathers
Franklin County commissioners agreed to back pay for three sheriff's deputies who were topped out and missed a 3 percent raise, while planning a full overhaul of the county pay plan this year. Sheriff Rex Bowling urged inmate labor for jail janitorial work and a plan for the 911 service future was discussed as Ottawa considers interlocal options. The board also authorized refinancing of 3.5 million in bonds for Ransom Memorial Hospital and the bridge project, with an estimated 418 thousand dollars in savings over 15 years.
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Davis
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Franklin County
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Leroy Wasmund
Bowling
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Kansas City, Mo
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Baum
City urged to join gas group
Ottawa should join the Kansas Municipal Gas Agency to lower costs for electricity generation through bulk gas purchases. Utilities director Jim Bradley estimates annual savings of 16 000 to 30 000 via shared bidding, with an annual 260 membership fee and services like usage monitoring and transportation contracts. Assistant city attorney Bob Bezek supports the move, noting the changing gas industry and urging quick action. The council will consider a draft ordinance at the Wednesday meeting, along with other items such as a land lease with John McFarland, runway 5 23 closing at the airport, and a temporary closure for KOFO’s Home and Garden show.
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Herald
Ottawa
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City Commission
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KMGA
Kansas
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Bezek
Commission
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McFarland
Charles LeMaster
Montana Road
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Hickory Street
Municipal Auditorium
Weather Tonight and Kansas Forecast Summary
Mostly cloudy tonight with a 50 percent chance of rain and lows in the mid-40s. Kansas extends the forecast to Thursday through Saturday with rain or snow possible statewide Thursday, a dry Friday, then rain or snow again in the east Saturday. Highs will be in the 40s Thursday, 50s Friday, and 40s north to lower 50s Saturday with mid-20s to mid-30s lows.
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Backseat bans debated in Kansas pickup rule bill
In Topeka a Senate committee heard a proposal to bar children under 16 from riding in the back of pickups within city limits and on state highways. exemptions include parades and work use with a $20 fine proposed for violations and for improper child restraints. The panel also discussed defining motorized wheelchairs as pedestrians to address sidewalk access.
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R Lawrence
Senate Transportation and Utilities Committee
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Kansas Highway Patrol
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Salina
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Manhattan
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Commission On Disability
Ottawa Middle School Art Show Opens at Local Gallery
The Ottawa Community Art Council hosts the annual Middle School Art Show with works from over 200 sixth to eighth graders. A PTA reception runs 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. certificates will be awarded for various categories. Admission is free. gallery hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2:05 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
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Ottawa Community Art Council
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Joyce Hitch
Sutton's Jewelry Ad Briefs and Local Notices
Ad briefs list 14K gold bracelets five styles at 19.95 each from Sutton's 242-3723. UMW Chicken Pie Day at 1st United Methodist Church 11 am to 1 pm and 5 to 7 pm adults four dollars children two dollars tickets at church or from UMW members. USD 290 classes closed Friday March 20 and 27. Wendy's Breakfast specials include Biscuits and Gravy 1.99 All You Can Eat. pancakes 1.59. buy one get one free on a sandwich midweek. New 14K chains arrive at Sutton's Jewelry 242-3723. Delores Williams licensed cosmetologist 242-8126 available at home. Deposit household hazardous waste at Franklin County HHW Facility weekdays 8 am to noon 242-1176. Kids home alone via Phone Friend 3:15-6 pm weekdays 242-6011. Watts Concrete Yard Ornaments near Ottawa on Hwy 59 242-1934. Easter photo special five poses 1-8x10 2-4x5s only 34.95 at Illustrated Imagery 1425 S. Main 242-7863. Helton's Hallmark open next door at 215 S. Main. Hot oil and regular manicure at Rex's Barber Shop 242-2104 or 242-3829. Angel Food Cakes five dollars glazed 61-937-4319.
Nichols to lead Ottawa agricultural roundtable on March 28
U S Representative Dick Nichols will visit Ottawa for an Agricultural Roundtable at 7:30 p.m. on March 28 at First United Methodist Church. Franklin County Farm Bureau sponsors. attendees may discuss farm issues. Nichols aims to hear directly from local producers and share how he can assist in Washington.
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R-Kan
Ottawa
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Franklin County
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Wibw Radio and Television
Topeka
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates March 1992
Ottawa Herald lists daily rates for subscriptions beginning March 16 1992. Pricing covers Ottawa city carrier rural routes motor routes Franklin County adjacent counties and statewide mail options with annual and shorter terms. All rates are in advance and include state tax.
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