Youth jobs program shapes up in Ottawa area
The Ottawa Herald reports a city youth jobs plan paying $4.25 per hour for 40 hours weekly with about 30 positions funded. Local businesses list includes Sears, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Willlis Garden Center, TL Cabinet, Ransom Memorial Hospital, and The Ottawa Times among others. Richard Jackson pursues $23,000 more funds via grant to expand opportunities. interviews will pick top candidates for each posted job involving yard work, hospitality, office, printing, and skilled trades.
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Hasty
Richard Jackson
Willis Garden Center
Ramsey Printing
Country Mart
Duke Manufacturing
Peniny’s Concrete
Ottawa Retirement Village
Sears
McDonald's
Taco Bell
Jan's Creation Station
TL Cabinet
Midwest Cabinet
Gregory Dulos
Conoco
Anderson Associates
South Star Chrysler
Electrical Enterprises
Loyd Builders
Steanson Plumbing
Our Own Hardware
COF
Franklin County Health Department
The
Ottawa Times
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa Herald
Taylor Surveying
Dodson International
Engineers assess OMS building repair options and costs
An engineering tour of the OMS building highlighted risks to the boiler room and upper floors. Finney described shoring lintels and exterior supports as short term fixes while noting a 40 plus year overhaul could cost about 2.1 million dollars. The library floor may not meet load requirements, with possible structural issues spanning two to four years.
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Finney
Earl Devore
Finney & Turnipseed
Shawn McGarity
OMS
Community weighs Sheldon proposal amid savings claims
At a Finney meeting patrons voiced concerns while Sheldon pressed to see a written plan. He argues his proposal could save about 6 million for taxpayers and estimates 80 per square foot for new construction, higher than the 60 used by the building committee.
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Ing
Sheldon
Duncan
Jerry Thompson
Hendrix tests the waters on Ottawa legislative race
Hendrix says he values representing Ottawa in the legislature and aims to serve Baldwin Ottawa area interests plus local businesses and colleges. He cites public praise for his local column explaining the legislative process and hints at running for insurance commissioner to continue public service while accusing Todd of patronage and tying him to Fletcher Bell.
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Ottawa
Hendrix
Baldwin- Ottawa
Insurance Commissioner
Todd
Insurance Commissioner's Office
Fletcher Bell
Tonight's forecast for Celule area
Clear tonight with a low around 55 and a southwest wind of 10 to 15 mph. Extended outlook shows Thursday with a slight chance of thunderstorms, highs in the 70s and the 50s noted in places.
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Og Hohe
Prosecutor to Quit and Consider Public Office
Prosecutor Ryburn said he will explore several avenues for his future after an internal county matter. He may pursue public office in 1994 or 1996 and could seek the Kansas House seat being vacated by Walker Hendrix, though he would not run against him. Hendrix announced his bid for Kansas insurance commissioner.
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Ryburn
Walker Hendrix
Ottawa
Kansas Insurance Commissioner
Kansas House
Hendrix
Fire issues loom at city commission meeting
City officials discussed fire communication gear and emergency vehicle use, with Commissioner Tyson and Mayor Cummiskey seeking more details from City Manager Lambers on insurance needs and alternative options. The panel also considered updating employment guidelines to add personal necessity leave counted against sick leave. Parmelee Industries’ request to lower its electric rate was tabled pending resolution of other legal matters.
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Joan Tyson
Vicki Cummiskey
Scott Lambers
Towe
Lamberts
Lambers
City Commission
Parmelee Industries
Parmelee
Davis Road
Ottawa
Parmelee Ho
Man ordered to stand trial in wreck case
A 3 year old daughter Kirstie and unborn child were mentioned as victims in a wreck linked to defendant Totton. Rebecca Woodruff underwent emergency Caesarean section at Ransom Memorial Hospital. the stillborn daughter Morgan was named by Rebecca in testimony. Totton's arraignment is set for May 20 before District Judge Jules V. Doty with eight charges including aggravated battery with a motor vehicle and multiple driving offenses. Totton remains jailed on a $20,000 bond. Witnesses described Totton as speeding and failing to stop at a stop sign.
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Kirstie
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Rebecca Woodruff
Morgan
Totton
Jules V. Doty
David Gilman
Overland Park
Max
Kirstie Woodruff
Coun
Cracks in records let DUI offender obtain licenses
Totton faced multiple Missouri drunk driving convictions and license suspensions yet obtained a Kansas license via a Texas clearance letter. Investigators say state reporting gaps and a weak National Driver Registry allowed the discharge of past offenses, with licenses suspended or revoked at the time of a March accident.
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Missouri
Kansas
Kay Dinolfo
Missouri Department
Totton
Clark
Texas
Laureen Chernow
Texas Department of Public Safety
Chernow
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Announced 1993
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for Ottawa and surrounding areas effective October 1 1993. Prices vary by delivery method including carrier rural routes and motor routes, with monthly quarterly semiannual and annual options and all rates in advance. State sales tax included and mail-out rates shown.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
Ransom Memorial Hospital CPR First Aid Class Offer
Red Grova CPR and First Aid course for the public held at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Four sessions required May 12 19 and 26 from 6 30 p m to 10 p m, limited to 10 students, 80 pre registration needed, fee 25, contact Donna Moore at 242 3044. Local bookstore notes book arrivals and gift items, plus ads for pet food and cleaning services.
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Oms Woes
Greg Hernandez
Elm
Hernandez
Rex Cummings
Ocel
Herald
Ottawa Power: Plant
Auonas
Walker
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Pedro Irigonegaray
Topeka
Woodruffs
Stephen Houchin
Woodruff
Eisenhower
Houchin
Max Woodruff
Becky
St. Francis Hospital
Rebeca
Rebecca
Lance Reynoso
Reynoso
Craig Davis
Ken Johnson Jr
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Cabeut
Accidentssenessy Fis Bne
Dinolfo
Dim A
Hitch
Jay Bemis
Tom Love
Peg Armstrong
Virginia Howe
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
Fr. Co
Dan Quayle
Lori Wick
Cornerstone Bookstore
Aromatique
Dack
Sue Graffham
Pennars & Bills
Vitamak
George's Feed Store
W. Wilson & K-9
Historical Society
Skunk Run
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