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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1999
Page
8
The Faith Lutheran Church at 12th and Cedar will host family vacation Bible school from Monday through Aug 5, 6 to 8:30 p.m. daily with light suppers, open to all ages.
Kansas Revenue Secretary Karla Pierce seeks to calm taxpayers as lawmakers accuse her of a banker mentality. She cites a new computer system and higher refund volumes with fewer staff, noting five week processing for paper refunds and only 3 percent of tax calls answered. A future editor letter outlines proposed fixes including wait options and an automated info system. Rep. Richard Alldritt calls for an audit, alleging a bunker mentality and potential shredding of payments by a former temp employee.
An midtown Kansas City apartment building collapsed after a late evening gas explosion that injured 10 people including three Missouri Gas Energy workers. The fire, caused by a gas leak, forced evacuations and damaged nearby buildings as responders fought to extinguish the blaze and shut off the gas.
The Ottawa school board approved the budget for publication and scheduled a hearing for Aug 9 at Ottawa Middle School. They discussed a heat contingency plan for Ottawa High, approved air conditioning units for the kitchen, and set August meetings in the middle school library.
Power official Lambers warns a special city commission may be called if service cuts loom or losses grow. Jim Bradley notes retail wheeling deregulates the electric industry. The city seeks firm contracts but others prefer open market sales, driven by supply and demand amid high prices.
In Pittsburg AP reports pro testers including wheelchair users blocked NPC International Inc front door to press accessibility repairs. Police negotiated and dispersed protesters led by Scott Wagner who uses a wheelchair. They urge ADA compliance as NPC officials say they are in compliance.
Lawrence man 22 faces eight counts of perjury for allegedly lying at a friend's trial. He testified April 14 that he drove the vehicle that forced another man off the road, a claim jurors did not accept as Dustin Markus was convicted of DUI and driving with a suspended license. The perjury case was filed July 13. a conviction could bring 11 to 34 months. Douglas County authorities served Lamm with a summons Monday.
Kansas Animal Health Department held a public hearing on proposed pet store regulations but no one attended. Debra Duncan noted low turnout is common. about four shop owners called with questions. The 18 page proposal requires exercise for dogs and interaction with people and other animals, bans selling dogs or cats under eight weeks or not yet weaned, and may undergo minor revisions after legislative feedback.
The Daily Report records Joseph R. Hollan 20 of Garnett arrested at the Franklin County Courts Building on a warrant for aiding and abetting forgery and released on bond. The list also notes vandalism at 1995 Butler Road Richmond with four windows broken, valued at $60, along with multiple thefts, battery, and drug incidents across Franklin and Wellsville police jurisdictions, including several arrests and ongoing investigations.
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