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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 2006

Page

5

Mail-In Ballot Instructions And Deadlines

Advice for handling ballots at your address includes marking envelopes for former residents, correcting outdated addresses when signing the return envelope, and updating with the county and city. Ballots must be received by noon March 7, with mailings continuing until March 3 and new voters able to register for the mail ballot until Tuesday.

Ballot Mailing Continues For City Sales Tax Vote

Voters will receive mail ballots through March 3 with stamped forms to vote yes or no on increasing the city sales tax by half a cent per dollar to 1.1 percent. Ballots include voting instructions and a return option, and the tax would end after 10 years unless renewed.

Guards gain authority at Wolf Creek plant security

The bill would empower guards to detain intruders or use lethal force if they reasonably believe a threat to the plant or staff exists, placing operators' immunity under scrutiny. Democrats argue for accountability in screening and training while lawmakers seek safeguards against civil action for defense. Wolf Creek began operation in 1985 with over 1.2 million kilowatts capacity.

U.N. urges U.S. to close Guantanamo camp

A U.N. report urges the United States to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention center and release or try the detainees. It cites around 500 inmates linked to Taliban or al Qaeda, noting only about 10 have been charged since 2001. The U.S. envoy challenged the findings in his response.

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Expansion planned for four to five Martin Osa stores

Fostyk said a 2007 opening targets a 6000 square-foot facility. Ottawa center will supply a new nationwide chain named Martin Osa inspired by explorers Martin and Osa Johnson of Kansas. The company plans four or five more stores this year with an open house after completion.

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