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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2003
Page
6
A cloudy night with a 20 percent storm chance and lows in the 60s. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent storm chance and highs in the 80s. Winds will reach 20 to 30 mph. Wednesday night remains partly cloudy with a 30 percent storm chance and lows in the 50s. Weather page 10.
Caleb Blakesley earned the gold medal in shot put at the OHS Invitational, showcasing strong throwing from the meet. The event highlighted a competitive field with top performances across multiple classes.
Kansas counties embrace a program offering almost free patrol cars with advertising on exteriors. Brown County Sheriff Lamar Shoemaker said his department approved two months ago to participate via Government Acquisitions Inc. The program sells vehicles for $1 to municipalities in exchange for ads on hoods and bumpers, subject to local governing body approval.
Sheriff Gerald Gilkey of Sumner County says his department, which has 22 vehicles, received approval for eight patrol cars and two pickup trucks two months ago. A signed contract three weeks ago aims to cut costs by aligning one vehicle per officer, hoping to ease budgeting. He notes interest from Franklin County authorities and urges careful execution.
Ottawa residents at a public hearing on a new comprehensive plan stressed infrastructure for growth and quality of life. Planning officials highlighted the need for neighborhood identity, gateways, and landscaping while cautioning against overreach. Emphasis also on preserving heritage including native American influences.
Kansas will gain about 3.75 million for the general fund and 250000 for investor education from a 1.4 billion national settlement with 10 Wall Street investment firms. Securities Commissioner David Brant announced the allocation on Monday as part of the SEC negotiated action.
Ottawa's USD 290 School Board weighs an estimated 828000 capital improvement package covering heating and cooling upgrades. The plan includes a $60,000 digital climate control option and adds about 250000 for the high school chiller project with bids due in about 10 days.
U S workers saw a 1.3 percent jump in compensation in Q1 2003, the largest since 1990, with benefits up 2.2 percent and wages up 1.0 percent. The Labor Department reported costs outpaced economist forecasts as firms trimmed layoffs yet faced profit strain amid uneven growth.
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