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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1999
Page
6
The Kansas City Chiefs still hold wild card hopes as they approach their last game of the season. A victory would clinch a playoff berth, depending on other results. The outcome hinges on final standings and conference implications.
Rew Tonight clear with low 30s to 35. Light northwest wind. Wednesday unseasonably warm and sunny with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. For more weather details, see page 2A.
A 52-year-old Ottawa man, James Orren Bristow, drove through several yards Monday afternoon in the 600 block of North Poplar before his 1994 Ford Taurus struck a tree behind 612 N Poplar. He was hospitalized at Overland Park Regional Medical Center after earlier being treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Police say he may have passed out due to diabetes or medication.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will hold a public meeting at 2 p.m. January 27 in Lawrence to seek comments on the Kansas Source Water Assessment Program Plan. The meeting at 200 Maine Street is one of six across the state. To receive a copy of the plan, call Lisa Duncan at 785-296-4195.
Desoto Kansas officials say transfer of the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant to Oz Entertainment could wrap by mid January. Oz would receive 9065 acres for a Wonderful World of Oz theme park and resort, in exchange for cleaning environmental hazards. The GSA found no significant environmental impact, paving the way for final negotiation on cleanup guarantees at a January 12 meeting.
Ottawa police enact a zero tolerance policy against bicycles skateboards and roller blades on downtown sidewalks and city lot in response to damage to the Franklin County Veterans Memorial. Police chief Jeff Herrman warns arrests and seizure of equipment with no warnings. Memorial cornerstone damaged on Christmas Day by Harvey Nicholson’s advocacy endangers a $500 stone.
Richmond residents will soon have a new ballpark after years of work. Groundbreaking occurred Monday about a mile east of town at Richmond Lake. Completion is expected by summer for local children to play, following a court dispute over the old field when Barbara Freeman blocked use due to property trespass and damage concerns. Youth teams had played road games in Osawatomie and Garnett, affecting about 100 kids.
In Kandahar Indian Airlines hijack crisis, hijackers demand 35 guerrillas and 200 million dollars as negotiators struggle. With 155 hostages aboard for five days, conditions worsen as engines fail and talks resume aided by walkie talkies. Hostages include honeymooners returning from Nepal amid pressure on India.
Patricia Brady of Families & Farmers for the Best Freeway urged Ottawa city commissioners to build a new U S 59 freeway about one mile east of the current route, aligning with Kansas Department of Transportation plans. She argued the eastern corridor would affect fewer homes and reduce land needs and costs compared to upgrading the existing highway, which she says risks more homeowners and safety concerns.
New York AP report notes Y2K glitches likely to appear weeks or months into 2000 and beyond. Gartner estimates only 10 percent of failures occur in early January, while public perception shows optimism fading. Experts warn against declaring victory, as embedded chip issues could hit around Jan 1 and affect power plants and infrastructure.
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