10 Mar 2000
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 2000
Page
1
Tonight there is a 50 percent chance of snow with possible accumulation up to an inch and a cold low in the middle 20s. Saturday should bring sunshine and cooler conditions with a high between 45 and 50. For more weather details see page 2.
Negro League legend Buck O'Neil visited Ottawa University for a day of talks and events. He met students and faculty at chapel, joined lunch with athletes, and attended a dinner that featured his reflections on faith, race, and baseball history. He credited teammate Robinson for helping his early career and stressed love and resilience in the face of racism.
Franklin County residents will receive corrected appraisal statements after a typing error in agricultural-use valuation codes by the county office. About 4,500 of 13,000 statements are affected, with tam e grass and native grass codes reversed. Corrected notices will go out early next week and appeals are due 30 days after receipt.
Central Heights Schools flood risk prompted Superintendent Bob Cole to ask the Franklin County Commission for drainage fixes. A land survey was presented while county official Ray DeJulio noted prior dirt filling failed to stop overflow. Discussion focused on trenching the ditch and addressing a leaking Rural Water District No. 6 tower to protect the school and fire water supply.
In Topeka a heated hearing on partial birth abortion ends with Harrington leaving the room after papers are removed from the table. Senators debate questions and procedure as witness Natalie Haag notes Gov Graves supports bans with exceptions to save the woman's life or protect health. The discussion centers on Tiller's clinic and proposed legislation defining or prohibiting the procedure.
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