Ottawa Franklin County Economic Develop ment elects new officers
Ottawa Franklin County Economic Development elected new officers at its annual meeting. Mike Skidmore of Ottawa Nations Bank became president, Lonnie King of Fashion Inc. vice president, Lou Atherton re-elected secretary treasurer, and six others joined the board for three-year terms. The group reported 13 manufacturing, two distribution, seven service, and two retail prospects.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Ransom Memorial Hospital reports positive September finance
Ransom Memorial Hospital trustees hear September was the second best month of the year with net income $47,947 above expenses. Inpatient and outpatient revenue rose 15.1 and 19.3 percent. total income $137,386 above costs. Medicare reimbursement could rise 20 to 25 percent next year. ORV purchase review continues with RMH considering Ottawa Retirement Village acquisition and potential financing via Franklin County, decision expected after November report.
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Charlotte
N.C
Boatmen’s Bancshares
Midwest
Ottawa
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Tom Briggs
Ransom
RMH
Briggs
ORV
Bob Bregant
Bregant
John Howe
Crestview Nursing Home
Franklin County
Bill Tell
Welfare reform seeks to aid workers while boosting child support
The state plans a system to subsidize child care for workers, but transportation remains a major barrier for welfare recipients in Franklin County. The new law expands SRS power to pursue absent parents, drawing conservative opposition. About 16 to 20 apply monthly. 12 to 14 may gain work before approval. Five year lifetime limit will affect about 60 adults in 2001.
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Kansas
SRS
Chronister
Franklin County
Ottawa
Medical Center finances face pressure as system weighs reform
The Medical Center relies on fees to fund hospital operations and projects about 149 million dollars in current budget revenue, with a 164 million education budget split partly from state taxes. In 1996 consultants urged a public authority model akin to the Kansas Turnpike to run the hospital, but abortion politics, board composition, and bid rules stalled action.
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Medical Center
Kansas City
Board of Regents
House
Hemenway
Weather Tonight and Weekend Forecast Summary
Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the mid 40s and a south wind around 12 mph. Friday brings a chance of rain with lows in the mid 30s to low 40s and highs near the upper 40s to mid 50s. Saturday and Sunday stay cool with little or no precipitation. lows near the upper 20s to low 30s and highs in the 40s to near 50.
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Harald File
Wellsville
Teresa Griffin
Herald
Ottawa Herald reader info and subscription rates noted
The Ottawa Herald details home delivery times for Ottawa and surrounding areas, contact numbers for circulation, and delivery eligibility. It lists monthly carrier and mail subscription prices for various regions, with discounts for longer terms and notes on publication days and staff contacts.
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