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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2002
Page
8
A weather brief notes much colder conditions tonight with partly cloudy skies and lows near 23. Tuesday brings sunshine and a milder day with highs around 45. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 20s. Weather page 10.
Winter nears end with no sign of the promised 1.4 million dollar State aid via demand transfers. State delays cut 340 thousand dollars. with withheld property taxes and potential revenue sharing shortfalls, officials warn of possible total reductions near 1.411 million against a 17 million budget. Public works would absorb most funds if relief arrives. Local officials fear further skips into mid year.
Local law enforcement and bar owners urge vigilance on New Year’s Eve as Ottawa Police Department and Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deploy extra officers. Lt. Randy Allan and Undersheriff Kevin Kimball stress danger of drinking and driving and promote designated drivers. Bar staff at Cheyenne Country and G Willikers describe monitoring patrons, offering rides, and shifting drink specials to discourage intoxication.
In a coy stance, former senator Gary Hart, 66, presses speeches on security as he weighs a possible 2004 Democratic run. He has long been seen as a policy expert while doubts persist about fielding a campaign. Hart declines to commit, citing ongoing private law practice in Colorado and thoughts on national dangers.
Hundreds of Ottawa High School students will navigate a temporary roundabout at 11th and Ash streets this week as part of a test for future Cedar Street roundabouts. City officials report no complaints or accidents so far. traffic should increase when classes resume. Principal Darren Dennis expects brief student confusion but quick adjustment after written instructions.
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