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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2003
Page
6
The American Lung Association criticizes state budget moves that divert tobacco settlement or anti smoking campaign funds to cover deficits. Weather updates note milder tonight and a sunny Wednesday with comfortable highs.
The Ottawa Herald Kansas edition shows Vol. 107 No. 28 with a 50 cent price. This line indicates a historical newspaper front matter without article content.
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Franklin County faces a shortfall up to 1.3 million dollars as state demand transfers reduce aid. Commissioners and department heads discussed cuts and hours to make 2003 work, aiming to avoid layoffs while planning ahead amid ongoing state financial troubles.
Franklin County coroner Dr. W B Ransom asks the commission to raise pay for coroner and staff. He seeks $1,000 monthly, $400 for a clerk, and $100 per call plus mileage, citing impact on his clinic and personal life. Commission chair Ed Taylor calls the request reasonable but timing poor and vows county comparisons.
Kansas law enforcement reports rising methamphetamine seizures statewide based on KBI and EPIC data. Franklin County seized five labs and two dump sites by December as 2001 figures show ten seizures, while 2000 and earlier years show fewer. Capt. Brad Gilges notes EPIC gaps and cites easier production, ready ingredients, and mobile boxed labs in cars as factors.
In a surprise filing Charles Gillette re seeks reelection to the Ottawa City Commission. He cites ongoing city issues including state budget cuts and a new sewage treatment plant. Gillette, a nine year veteran, emphasizes experience. Max Attebery also files for the commission. He criticizes the C ity board for approving a new police and municipal court center and a recreation center at Forest Park. He accuses leaders of kowtowing to the Ottawa Recreation Commission and questions the leadership.
Lane resident Carol Tawney, a one-year ovarian cancer survivor, formed the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Kansas City to push for legislation. The group seeks doctor patient education on ovarian cancer risks during annual well-woman checkups, citing symptoms that mimic other conditions and under diagnosis concerns.
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