Energy pact and grants shape Ottawa city session
Ottawa city commissioners reviewed retirement of bonds with the Kansas Municipalities Energy Agency noting monthly payments of 46 556 dollars for electricity while a 22 224 dollar minimum could retire the debt. Excess funds would fund a debt service reserve and possibly buy out the agreement in five years. Economic development funds were also examined with Designer Products Rome Manufacturing meeting criteria while Special T Metals Silk Unlimited and Ottawa Transmission faced repayment or extension decisions. The session covered rezoning proposals and campus events including Ottawa University reunion and an Easter egg hunt.
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Lori Alvarado
Herald
City Commission
Kansas Municipalities Energy Agency
Ottawa
Jack Davis
KMEA
Rome Manufacturing
Special-T Metals
Wetmore
Silk Unlimited
Ottawa Transmission
Commission
City Hall
Alexander
15Th
Lincoln
Oberlin Bequest Prompts Million Dollar Challenge
Oberlin received a reported 1 million gift from Madonna Mae Morgan for a new municipal auditorium and city hall. To claim the inheritance the town must raise equal funds within two years of her March 4, 1992 death. if not, the bequest goes to the Shriners Burn Center in Houston.
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Oberlin
Madonna Mae Morgan
Shriners
Houston
Hill City
Kenneth Clark
Weather Log Snapshot From Local Almanac
The report lists yesterday’s low and high temperatures, a month to date crest and year to date averages. It includes March averages, the yearly average, barometer at 30.5 inches and a forecast note with sunset at 6 33 and sunrise at 6 2.
Court rules federal abortion talk ban violates free speech
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that a federal regulation barring government funded family planning clinics from discussing abortion with clients infringes free speech. Massachusetts AG James Shannon and clinic groups challenged the 1988 regulations, a ruling binding only in the first circuit.
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Boston
Manor
1St
U.S. Circuit Court of
Massachusetts
James Shannon
U.S. Department of Health and Human’ Services
Heights OKs administrative pay for 1990 91 school year
Cen tral Heights school board approved administrator salaries with Superintendent Leo Laird at 49500 and principals at 42750 40250 and 39500. The district also offered contracts to all teachers, accepted a power mechanics instructor resignation, added a new assistant track coach, authorized bids for roof repairs, approved track crack patching, and scheduled Overnight trips for Back 40 FFA FHA and choral groups.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Central Heights School Board
June Betz
Leo Laird
Charles Gash
Bob Erisman
Chuck Patty
Lester Radner
CHHS
Harley Ainsworth
Earl Devore
Ottawa
Midwest Asphalt
Lenexa
FFA
Manhattan
FHA
Wichita
Democrats Gather in State Meeting on Social Services Cuts
A Kansas Democratic gathering discussed cuts to Social and Rehabilitation Services, with Finney urging high school seniors to preserve voting rights and noting the future role of children. Phelps, touring the state, called for abolishing property taxes unless a fair system is created, and proposed $1 billion in waste reductions. Bill Myers urged precinct volunteers and youth participation.
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Finney
Phelps
Kansas
Franklin County Democrats
Bill Myers
States urged to cooperate for regional development
A two year Center for Rural Affairs study urges Nebraska Iowa Kansas Minnesota South Dakota and North Dakota to abandon rivalries and pursue common development for small towns. It recommends a shared policy cooperative research funding accountability and a regional funding pool to support rural communities.
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Omaha
Neb
Center For Rural Affairs
Wallhill
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
South Dakota
North
Welfare bill clears House in Topeka vote
In Topeka the Kansas House approved a 42.2 million dollar boost for social welfare programs beyond Governor Hayden's proposal. The bill funds adjustments for the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services and supports the agency for the next fiscal year, starting July 1, while preserving two programs Hayden had sought to cut. The measure, 79 to 44, advances to the Senate.
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House
Senate
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Richard Bond
Overland Park
House Taxation Committee
Kansas
Umberlaia County
Topeka
Kan
Mike Hayden
State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Hayden
Prime Rib Specials and Health Tests Ad Briefs
Community ads highlight BEST PRIME RIB in town at Country Kitchen with Fri and Sat hours. Health event offers CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDE tests for $5 each, lasting 12 hours, on Thursday, March 22 at Franklin County Health Dept. Also notes 24/7 COUNTRY KITCHEN, Mischief at B J Humpitt's, Episco pal Thrift Shop Fill-A-Sack sale, tax service ads, wallpaper border at Markenbarry, downtown merchants open late, vote registration deadline March 30, Spring golf certificate, Spring sale at Fashion Alley, Watts Concrete Yard Or naments on Hwy 59.
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Franklin County Health Dept
Charlotte
Chat & Curl
S. Elm
Watts Concrete
Ottawa
Hwy
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Listed for 1989
Rates for delivery starting July 1 1989 outline prices for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier or mail. Monthly fees range from 5.01 to 6.26 dollars with quarterly, half-year, and yearly options. Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas have separate mail rates.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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