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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 2003

Page

2

Ottawa budget debate pushes property taxes higher

Ottawa and Franklin County face tax increases as the city proposes a little over 44 mills with a two mill rise to about $20 more annually for a $100,000 home. City officials say expenses are cut to the bone, layoffs considered only as a last resort, and a contingency fund remains essential while a public hearing on August 20 approves the budget.

Ottawa Franklin County Weldon Padgett

Kansas lawmakers contact details for Topeka officials

Readable lines list U S senators and state officials with office locations in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas including phone numbers and web addresses. Contains names George Bush Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Robert Tyson Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse Stanley Dreher with corresponding addresses and contact points.

George Bush White House Washington D.C Whitehouse U.S Pat Roberts Hart Senate Roberts Senate San Sam Brownback Washington, D.C Brownback State Robert Tyson Topeka Tyson Tom Holland State Capitol Holland House Bill Fauerborn Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse Humerickhouse Stanley Dreher State Capital Dreher

Leave No Child Behind Act outlined by critics

The piece argues Washington and Hartford push a failing schools narrative to justify vouchers for religious schools. It critiques self interest, cites Connecticut’s low state aid, and links poverty with poor school performance while calling for broader social supports and affordable housing as real solutions.

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Local residents call for safety and testing care

A senior living resident condemns lack of emergency measures, fire escapes, and testing for dead birds amid West Nile concerns at a HUD assisted complex. The letter urges improved fire safety, direct fire department contact, and safer policies for oxygen users and smoking. The second note condemns rude cell phone use in public, urging courtesy and accountability.

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Silent siren confidant shares weather alert woes

An 80 year old resident reports unable to hear tornado sirens or emergency vehicles from her home despite intact hearing tests and modern home noise, noting closed windows, TV and AC masking sounds, with neighbors or TV alerts filling the gap. She signs Esther Whitcomb Otte wa.

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