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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1999
Page
7
The Ottawa Southsiders defeated Wellsville to win a tournament at Eureka over the weekend. Page 7 coverage notes the victory and highlights key moments from the weekend event.
A 40 percent chance of showers and a few thunderstorms mainly in the morning. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70. For more weather information, see page 2.
Gov. Bill Graves said on Monday that the Kansas income tax processing system is functioning well despite a surge of returns. He cited a record 1.4 to 1.5 million expected returns and about 709,000 refunds to mail, with about 50,000 checks still to process. Clyde Graeber will remain secretary of health and environment, moving from acting to full secretary, with Senate confirmation anticipated.
A brave Ottawan, Michael Everhart, 20, raced to a mobile home at 844 E Seventh and rescued 87 year old Edna Kerush from a blaze that engulfed the front porch. Fire Chief Jeff Carner praised Everhart for his quick actions aiding the woman who survived with only her purse and health reportedly intact. The first fire caused about 10000 dollars in damage. A subsequent car fire at 10th and Cottonwood damaged a 1987 Plymouth owned by Renee Griffin with 500 dollars in damage.
Fort Riley officials tear up roads at the 146 year old cemetery to create space for more burial plots. Only one official burial plot remained for active duty soldiers veterans and Medal of Honor recipients with remaining spaces pre reserved for spouses and families.
TheHart family files a wrongful death lawsuit in Jackson County Circuit Court against World Wrestling Federation and the city over Owen Hart’s May 23 death at Kemper Arena. Martha Hart, their two children, and Stu and Helen Hart seek undisclosed damages from the stunt gone wrong.
Phoenix Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced a new bedtime program for Maricopa County jails featuring audiotapes of classic novels read at lights out. The change replaces four years of videotaped lectures by former Speaker Newt Gingrich as nightly entertainment.
A NATO linked surge in Kosovo sees Dutch soldiers uncover 20 burnt bodies in Velika Kruja among new mass graves near Pristina. Serb police evacuate ahead of a NATO deadline while hundreds of rebels emerge. Reports note more graves near Koroni ca and Kacanik as Russia convoy resupplies Pristina.
Ottawa School District and teachers union report a peaceful start to negotiations for the 1999-2000 contract. John Coen and Bill Allegre say only a few issues remain, focusing on salaries health insurance and evaluation system changes.
City commission considers turning Main Street downtown into a two lane avenue with a planted green strip central to the street. Proposals hinge on state action altering US 59 between Ottawa and Lawrence and could cut traffic by 3000 to 5000 vehicles daily, potentially delaying the plan.
The city starts a contest to name the park near Birch and Powhattan. Entry forms go to Barb Nelson, city administrator. Winner receives two Ottawa Municipal Auditorium concert series season passes. Entries due Sept 1. The two lane proposal would widen parking spaces and keep traffic lanes and the central green belt.
Commissioner Rocky Fleer acknowledged calling Mayor Charles Gillette before her swearing in as city commissioner while still a private citizen. She says the contact occurred during Blaine Finch’s final walking tour around town, with Finch noted as a former mayor.
A city official described downtown streets as having a more pedestrian friendly and pedestrian oriented atmosphere, noting steps to calm traffic and encourage walking as described on page 3.
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