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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2000
Page
7
The Kansas Jayhawks begin defense of their conference title with a Saturday game at Colorado. This opener signals the start of the season’s pursuit of the league crown as readers are directed to Sports on Page 1B.
Tonight expect partly cloudy skies with a low near 30 and a south wind around 10 mph. Saturday stays mild with partly cloudy conditions and a high in the lower 50s. For more weather details refer to page 2A.
Ottawa and Franklin County commissioners addressed a crowd of more than 300 at Baldwin asking KDOT to extend the Jan. 15 deadline and delay deciding between an east or west U.S. 59 route. Officials warned any choice would affect rates, costs and local planning. Local leaders urged patience, citing differing cost figures and a need for more information before a final vote.
Aryka Finch, the infant who lost both parents in a Nov 28 crash north of Ottawa, Kansas, was discharged from Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City after nearly six weeks of treatment. Authorities said blood alcohol was negative for driver Stacie Meckel and wreckage analysis was inconclusive due to heavy damage.
The Sampler Festival Spirit Rock is displayed for January at Ottawa Antique Mall after moving from Pratt. Local businesses sponsor the festival and volunteers assist with preparations while showcasing support for the Kansas Sampler Festival. The festival itself returns in October at Forest Park.
The State House Appropriations Committee moved to strike 1.5 million dollars for the April 4 presidential primary from the budget bill and added a provision to cancel the election. They noted counties would bear costs if money is not appropriated, while Democrats and Republicans would choose delegates through caucuses and regional processes otherwise.
Wellsville High School students under English teacher Mike Trendel join with area districts in a project for the Eisenhower Center to build a Web page about World War II and the Eisenhower era. The site will host photos, memorabilia, and audio and text versions of personal interviews with veterans and relatives.
Franklin County faces a surge in influenza related hospital admissions and emergency visits as the outbreak strains hospitals and clinics. RMH director Susan Ward notes many patients with influenza induced pneumonia and high risk groups suffer worse symptoms despite vaccines. Health official Mike Pruner confirms two thousand six hundred flu shots given with only one lab confirmed case in the county.
The Civil War film Ride with the Devil filmed partly near Ottawa and Hays and released in Kansas City Lawrence Topeka and Wichita is underperforming at the box office. USA Films notes about 30 to 40 prints nationwide while The Green Mile has 2600 prints. A Salina tie includes Cassie Sears a 17 year old Lawrence Free State High senior who appears in the movie with family connections to Don Jolley former Salina parks chief.
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