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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 2002
Page
6
Tonight is cold and cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow, lows in the teens. Wednesday remains cold and cloudy with a 50 percent morning snow chance and highs in the upper 20s, then clear overnight. This weather blurb appears in the Daily Report at pages 7 or 8, with page references to other sections such as Advice, Classifieds, Health, Comics, Obituaries and Sports.
Ottawa officials study buying 20 acres at 19th and Eisenhower for a recreation facility with a $1.5 million plan including two gymnasiums. A 20 year bond to fund the project may require new revenue, likely a sales tax, and ORC mill levy guarantees are uncertain. The ORC may cover annual debt gaps, with an escrow option of $250000 discussed.
The Federal Highway Administration backs a $210.3 million four lane freeway linking Ottawa and Lawrence to ease traffic. The path runs north from I-35 near K-68, then northwest toward U S 59, near Pleasant Grove, veers east then returns to the existing four lane, preserving the current highway as a local street. Public comment due by Jan 24.
Ottawa plans to pause two building projects due to a 120000 dollar budget gap after Governor Graves cut state funding and ordered a near seven percent spending reduction through June 30, 2003. City Clerk Scott Bird said the hit is smaller than feared and noted only the road fund was affected.
Franklin County juniors and seniors may be contacted by military recruiters under the No Child Left Behind Act. The law allows recruiters access to student names, addresses, and phone numbers at federally funded schools, with parent opt outs available. School officials cite privacy concerns and note some districts previously limited such disclosures.
Ottawa University's Madrigal Dinner draws strong advance sales with about 100 seats left per performance. Ade lante Singers and University Ringers will perform in Renaissance costumes at Roberts Fellowship Hall Westminster Church Ottawa with a five course meal and entertainment. Friday is sold out. Thursday and Saturday remain available as organizers add an extra evening show.
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