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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1999
Page
6
A Princeton pitcher threw a no hitter during the Twin Rivers tournament on Monday. The game is highlighted in the Babe Ruth roundup column on page 7.
Nashville artist West Heart headlines the Country Mart Stars of the Future talent contest at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Country Mart parking lot. Youth and adults compete in two categories, followed by a West Heart concert.
In Topeka, the Kansas Department of Revenue faces scrutiny over income tax processing delays and a flawed refund status line. A former clerk alleges warehouse workers rescued over 52,000 in payments destined for storage or shredding. Secretary Karla Pierce notes lawmakers show little interest in an audit as Republicans hold a 6-4 committee majority.
The Federal Trade Commission recommended to Congress that new Internet privacy laws are not needed as Web companies voluntarily create rules for handling sensitive personal information. The 14 page report notes industry efforts are uneven and some sites do not grasp consumer privacy importance, but commissioners deem new laws not appropriate at this time.
Jay Monfort dismantled a four foot fence around his Fishkill New York property after a court hint. The fence blocked timber rattlesnakes from their sunning and hunting spots near his office, risking potential harm to the endangered species per the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
At a packed Ottawa Board of Education meeting on Monday the board agreed to form a committee to study possible uses for the old middle school, pleasing preservationists from Friends of Historical Buildings formed in 1996 after bond approvals funded a new school. Bond deadlines were discussed with officials emphasizing that a restoration option would be explored alongside demolition, with open committee meetings and a mission set in the coming weeks.
Photos by Ron Bishop show Jim Craig Garnett inspecting his hanging basket at the Richmond Fair where he earned three ribbons two red and one white. A second image highlights siblings Aaron and Ashley Dunbar preparing animals for lodging, illustrating longtime rivalries and teamwork at the Richmond Free Fair.
Ottawa city commissioners postponed action on downtown parking changes. Public Works Director Andy Haney proposed adjusting stall angles from 45 degrees to 3 degrees to reduce vehicle hangover, with handicapped spaces moved to Main Street. A 3 degree change would cut downtown spaces by about 35, costing roughly $9,000 to repaint lines. officials will survey downtown businesses and consult groups representing disabled residents before any decision.
Rafael Resendez-Ramirez, the rail riding fugitive linked to eight killings near railroad tracks, surrendered at the Ysleta border checkpoint in a deal arranged by his sister. The 39 year old, sought in three states and on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, turned himself over to Texas Rangers at the port of entry after a contact from his Albuquerque based sister.
A bountiful winter wheat harvest fills grain elevators across Kansas with a projected 423.2 million bushels, far above earlier government forecasts. Strong nationwide crops and higher yields prompted the USDA to take note, signaling a robust agricultural year.
Harris News Service reports that the state board of education has removed evolution from this week's agenda. Board President Linda Holloway of Shawnee says no new science standards will be considered before August at the earliest. A five draft document remains on hold as a six-member group seeks compromise.
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