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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 2003
Page
6
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Ottawa High School senior Stephanie Hays rappelled from a concrete tower behind the Ottawa Police Department as part of a Criminal Justice class training with Sheriff and STAR Team members. The exercise, taught by Sgt. Mark d Augereau and Deputy Jason Bryan, emphasized safety and proper equipment for high angle rescues.
Reporter Vickie Moss recalls a 10 year old goal to rappel from a 35 foot drop. She reflects on past illness doubts, college life, and the resolve to retest her courage as she revisits the unfinished plan.
A mixed group of freshman legislators in Topeka proposed a budget plan advocating a half cent sales tax hike to 5.8 percent and a 3.5 percent income tax surcharge plus increased funding for schools and social services. They argue deficit spending is unsafe and aim to avoid future drastic cuts and a possible special session.
In Fallujah, 30 miles west of Baghdad, U S soldiers fired on anti American demonstrators injuring 14 and killing two as crowds gathered near a battalion base. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld visited Iraq at a historic visit pledging Iraqi control and a U S exit from running the country.
In Fallujah rocks and gunfire targeted troops as Lt Col Tobin Green blamed deliberate enemy actions using civilians as cover. Mayor Taha Bedaiwi al-Alwani reported two wounded and urged an investigation and compensation while noting U S soldiers were asked to avoid mosques and sensitive sites. Local officials reported no protester shouting amid the incident following a Monday deaths scene.
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