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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 2000
Page
7
The Princeton 16-18 Babe Ruth League baseball team placed second at Osawatomie in a recent event. Weather tonight will be mostly clear and cool with a low around 55 to 60. Tuesday brings increasing cloudiness and a 30 percent chance of late afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 75.
Kansas voters in the 2nd District will see incumbent Republican Jim Ryun seeking a third term. Attorney Stan Wiles announced June 12 as the Democratic candidate, facing Libertarian Dennis Hawver in the November 7 general election. Ryun, a former Olympic runner, enjoys strong name recognition and GOP unity. The district spans from the Nebraska to Oklahoma borders.
The Kansas Taxpayers now Kansas Constitution Party lacks official recognition. Secretary of State notes many voters left affiliation blank. The 2nd District includes Topeka Junction City Manhattan and Pittsburg with Franklin County. Ryan, a social conservative, has built a record unpopular with moderates and Democrats may cross over if a strong funded candidate emerges. Frieden notes potential to beat Ryan but with money and the right candidate. Bruce Larkin withdrew leaving Betty Dunn and Wiles as contenders.
After months of community effort a new room opened doubling the library space. The former restaurant kitchen was repurposed as the additional room with city ownership and a 40 year lease at one dollar. Key contributors include Mayor Bob Cooper and worker Keith McMahon along with city staff who renovated and wired the space.
Ottawa resident Dan Burnett won a $40,000 Millennium edition 2000 Mustang in KY 99.7 FM O'Reilly Auto Parts contest. He advanced from 300 finalists to be among 20 with keys to start the car at City Market in Kansas City, and his key finally fired the engine. Burnett said he never expected to win and may try a lottery ticket now that luck has struck.
The ninth annual junior high summer basketball league in Ottawa operates in air conditioned OHS gym, draws 90 players from Ottawa and nearby towns, runs June 6 to July 6 with two weekly games and two open gym sessions. Teams focus on teamwork and skill development with no standings or end of season awards.
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