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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 2001

Page

7

Handwriting Doctor weighs parole for the author

A humorous note on a handwriting expert endorsing parole for the writer, with a teaser hint that Page 12 explains the reasoning and shows why it might be wise.

Weekend Rain Forecast With Showers Likely

The forecast calls for tonight with about 60 percent rain and possible thunderstorms. Lows near 50. Sunday brings a 30 percent chance of early showers and a high in the upper 40s. Sunday night remains cool and partly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s. Monday turns cool.

Crawford shows mettle wins medal at Winter Games

Chuck Crawford earned a bronze in the 500 meter cross country event at the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Anchorage Alaska. He joined 2 000 athletes from 80 countries competing in skiing skating and sledding while earning praise for his perseverance despite a disqualification in the 50 and 100 meter events under a rule aimed at preventing lagging.

Ron Bishop Chuck Crawford Anchorage Alaska Ezra Sykes Herald Pointer Sisters Michael Madness Crawford Kansas Accu John Cassidy Tim Rehder

Graves signs water quality bill in Kansas

Gov. Bill Graves signed controversial water quality legislation that sets a process for KDHE to reclassify about 1200 streams and apply varying standards with July 1 implementation. Agriculture groups praise the policy while environmentalists call it weakening pollution controls. the act aims to balance interests amid a federal plan deadline.

Topeka Bill Graves Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Robert Tyson KDHE Graves

State officials underwhelmed by Bush's education plan

Kansas officials say the Bush education plan offers only a modest $27 million increase and falls short on special education funding while adding testing requirements. The Kansas Board of Education applauded the priority but criticized funding and mandates, noting the federal government has not fully funded existing mandates. Bush plans to boost education spending nationwide by $4.6 billion to $44.5 billion, with a larger boost than in recent years.

Alice Crawford Crawford Chuck Crawfords Carol Crapper Harris Topeka Bush Sunflower State Ken Gentry Kansas Department of Education Gentry Kansas Kansas Board of Education Federal Education Department

Pope John Paul II sits out long Good Friday walk

In Rome the frail pope watched the Colosseum Via Crucis from a podium, carrying the cross only for the final station. He spoke off the cuff to thousands, recalling the church’s 2,000 year crucifixion observance while reducing his participation due to illness and Parkinson's symptoms.

Rome John Paul II Colosseum Palatine Hill John Paul Vatican

Ottawa City Commissioner Blaine Finch to resign next week

Blaine Finch wraps up a four year term on the Ottawa City Commission as the youngest Kansas mayor, detailing a career of community service. He describes meetings with residents, tackling wastewater and infrastructure, lobbying for a wage focused economy, and credits teamwork for the commission's achievements.

Finch Cleon Rickel Ottawa Commission

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