Ottawa Leadership class graduates for 15 members
Fifteen people graduated from Leadership 93 sponsored by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night. The class announced an annual barbecue cook-off to benefit a charitable organization.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1993
Page
1
Fifteen people graduated from Leadership 93 sponsored by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night. The class announced an annual barbecue cook-off to benefit a charitable organization.
The 1993 legislative session closes after a tense finale as Governor claims workers compensation progress while vowing veto power over budget cuts. The nine week marathon ends in an orderly 91 day session led by Republican leadership with late night work by the labor and industry committee.
Capitol action yields a new workers compensation law with criminal penalties for fraud and a maximum medical fee schedule, plus changes to disability definitions and vocational rehabilitation. The session restores 6.6 million for local schools, trims several programs, and passes a combined tax measure affecting nonprofits and fraternal groups while delaying broader health care reforms.
The Ottawa Recreation Commission will hold a 7 p.m. meeting at the Youth Center to discuss the post of ORC director O Dea who has reportedly resigned amid controversy over appointments and staff communications. Chair Frank Garvin said the director was upset by board discussions and the board must approve the official resignation.
U N forces reported Zepa deserted as they resumed movement 20 miles east of Sarajevo. In Mostar Croat attacks on Muslims caused tension and the Muslim army headquarters to be expelled from the city. UN observers noted heavy shelling and mass flight to hills with about 40 000 people living in Zepa and surrounding villages.
Community notices list a Farmer's Market opening Wednesday at Wingert's with recycling from 4 to 7 p.m. Ottawa Women's Bowling Association holds its annual meeting at Heartland Lanes on Wad., May 12 at 7 p.m. Road grading contact 242-8126. Turner Greenhouse advertises vegetable and flower plants with contact 242-8618.
County crews posted about 80 barricades on flooded roads Saturday night and Sunday. Repairs began on damaged roads while many low areas remain water covered. The NWS forecast 80 percent chance of light showers today or tonight and 50 percent Tuesday. Crop damage reports include flooded wheat and newly planted corn. full extent awaits water recession.
The article reports Gingrich saying the rhetoric was about increasing pressure, while Kuwait's defense minister Al Sabah states 17 suspects will be tried in Kuwait, not extradited. Kuwaiti officials say the suspects drove from Iraq with vehicles carrying at least 550 pounds of explosives and one arrestee planned to blow himself up with Bush.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily operation details and staff names. Subscription rates effective January 1 1993 are shown for Ottawa by carrier rural towns motor route and mail in various counties and states with advance payment required.
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