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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1999
Page
8
The Ottawa Advance Auto Parts at 2050 Princeton Rd will celebrate a grand opening with ribbon cutting and open house hosted by store manager Brad Smith. The event marks new store openings in Topeka and Lawrence, with the Ottawa store holding ceremonies Friday at 8 a.m.
Sierra Club and Kansas Natural Resource Council file federal suit challenging Kansas Department of Health and Environment rules as too lenient. EPA says it is drafting new standards while reviewing current rules submitted earlier this month. Attorneys note EPA must act if it rejects state standards. Local officials defend balance between science and practicality.
The Daily Report records Walter Binkerd transferred to Olathe Medical Center on Tuesday. Sheriff notes include Earl Trickel Jr. arrested for DUI and battery cases involving a 16 year old. Connie Tucker held on battery charges. Numerous incidents feature runaways, suspicions of driving on a suspended license, thefts, vandalism, and several non injury accidents across Ottawa and Wellsville areas. Emergency calls cover fires, false alarms, and medical emergencies through the day.
District officials expect state funds for the year and urge careful filing of free lunch applications. Enrollment may dip at elementary schools while rising at OMS and staying steady at OHS. Administrators emphasize bus safety near Garfield Elementary and peak traffic times, with the Safe Kids Coalition noting daily bus riders and past crash statistics.
Commissioner Tom Weigand said the county must honor five year lease terms with Ottawa Family Physicians paying about $80,000 yearly rent. New rent rates of about $10.94 per square foot take effect March 1, 2000, and all renters may seek additional space. The annex purchase would provide future storage space.
The Kansas Highway Patrol leased a beige 1999 Cadillac DeVille for Governor Bill Graves and his family for one year at $9,000. The car, used when traveling with groups, supplements unmarked Crown Victoria patrol cruisers. Officials say the lease is funded from the patrol budget and can be used by Lt. Gov. Sherrer or cabinet members if needed.
Wichita school officials and activists condemn KDGS FM 93.9 DJ Kidd Chris for telling a caller that bringing a gun to school is cool. Superintendent Winston Brooks says the remarks may violate federal law and considers possible legal action with police and district attorneys. Community activist Larry Bush and The Community Voice push to remove the host, citing adult content and harmful influence on children.
The Kansas Corporation Commission orders Westar Energy to freeze electric rates for 770,000 Kansas customers for four years as part of the KCPL merger. After four years, the KCC will re examine rates, and savings from efficiency may offset merger costs but not be folded into future rates. The ECC concluded its review in a 90 minute session as officials await the formal order.
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