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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1999
Page
1
A tense one on one duel unfolds as a penalty kicker faces the goalie in an OHS soccer scene. The moment mirrors classic shootout drama with a single kick deciding fate. Page 18 details the dramatic standoff and its implications for the team.
Saturday brings much colder air with a slight morning rain chance. Expect mostly cloudy skies, a high in the mid 50s, and a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts. More weather information on page 2A.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars posts host a 3 PM Sunday benefit dinner for Tom Huff, a truck driver and musician out of work since July after shoulder surgery. His wife lost her job when the Olathe Boot Factory closed, and Huff has long helped others with his band at VFW events. Ruth Moore leads the fundraising effort, noting Huff’s readiness to assist others and urging support through the $4 all you can eat meal.
The Ottawa Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on October 13 at City Building to hold public hearings on three items. A special use permit is sought to allow an auto salvage business at 225 West Wilson Street. The second item rezones 2424 East Logan for a proposed visitors information center to a C-S highway service classification, and the third item seeks to broaden C-S highway service uses.
TOPEKA AP Sprint spent over 11000 on hospitality for legislators in four months, the highest among all lobbyists from May through August as lobbying grows. Total 8 month spending rose 11.5 percent year over year, with more lobbyists and clients, fueling debate on lobbying laws and transparency.
Kansas Department of Transportation gave eligibility to two Franklin County projects for System Enhancement funds, while Ottawa’s proposals were rejected. The state received 349 intents. final selections come in June after a December 8 application deadline, with a workshop set for October 20 in Salina.
On moving day about 50 women moved into the new Martin Hall at Ottawa University. Friends, neighbors, OU staff, alumni and students helped relocate the third floor residents from Centennial Hall after six week delay due to late windows. Resident assistant Abie Davis called the move exciting and noted even her pet zebra finch Theodore would have a new home today.
A fire in the Commerce Department basement released PCB forcing evacuation of 42 people. Thirty employees and twelve responders were decontaminated on site and sent to George Washington University Hospital for treatment. Firefighters expect 24 hours to clear the building of toxins.
House Republicans retreat from a plan to delay income support for needy workers after George W. Bush denounced it as a bad idea. President Clinton warned he could veto, while many GOP members fear the move distracts from protecting Social Security surpluses. Speaker Hastert and Leader Armey express uncertainty on votes.
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr spent 7.2 million in the six months ending March 31, raising total costs of his five year probe to 47 million. The GAO report notes salaries travel and rent exceed 5.7 million and 3.5 million for federal employees assigned to Starr. The Clinton impeachment trial and Lewinsky investigation dominated spending while Starr plans to depart soon as deputies consider succession.
Sheriff’s officers investigate a drive by shooting at 316 E Pomona early today. A resident heard gunshots at 4 a.m. and bullets damaged a house walls without injuries. A woman at the same address had reported harassing calls from an ex boyfriend and a restraining order had been filed.
Photo by Ron Rish shows Ottawa University building staffer Steve Ferguson laying lines on Cogkt Field as Ottawa High School hosts Bishop Ward at Steve Grogan Field tonight at 7. A rare weekend double home game in local football.
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