Ottawa Defending Champs Face Old Nemesis in Regional
Ottawa's state champion girls cross country team meets Baldwin in Saturday's regional meet as they seek another strong showing. Page 1B.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1999
Page
8
Ottawa's state champion girls cross country team meets Baldwin in Saturday's regional meet as they seek another strong showing. Page 1B.
The forecast calls for sunny skies this Saturday with a high near 40 degrees and a north wind of 10 to 15 mph. For full details readers can turn to page 2A.
Saturday features multiple volunteer events in Ottawa beginning at 8 30 a m with Habitat for Humanity scrap paint and gloves 9 a m trash cleanup along I 35 meet 15th St and I 35 14 year olds may participate with parental waiver 9 00 a m tree planting at Heritage Park bring tools 10 a m VFW Flagpole dedication at Heritage Park 11 a m sign dedication 1 p m tree planting at landfill 1 30 p m crafts by youth at Don Woodward Center 4 p m ECCAN thanks volunteers meet at Don Woodward Center Ottawa Recreation Center 517 East 3rd for pizza
Federal grand jury charged Keith D. Nelson, 24, of Kansas City, Missouri, with aggravated kidnapping resulting in death and interstate travel to commit aggravated sexual abuse of a child resulting in death. The victim, Pamela Butler, 10, from Kansas City Kansas, was abducted October 12. U.S. Attorney Steve Hill asked the attorney general to approve seeking the death penalty. Nelson appeared in federal court and was detained with defense attorneys appointed.
NASA scientists report the La Nina phenomenon has returned with cooler eastern Pacific waters and warmer western areas detected by satellite. Oceanographer William Patterson of Jet Propulsion Laboratory notes the pattern will powerfully affect jet streams from the North Pacific, shaping winter weather globally.
In Baldwin, a 13 year liquor by the drink era contrasts with 128 year old church deed restrictions. Baker University land deeds forbid intoxicating liquor, shaping current zoning as a restaurant seeks wine and mixed drinks near the campus. The city moves to rezone, amid debate over historic bans and new business plans.
In Kansas City Missouri a second of triplets Gary Bass died at 2 30 am two days after 8 year old brother Larry died from malnutrition. Their mother Mary Bass faces multiple assault and child neglect counts for starving and scalding them. Foster care placed the other two children. Authorities call it extreme neglect.
Osage High School launches Red Ribbon Week with events tonight including a halftime SADD presentation at the Cyclone game versus Baldwin Bulldogs. Jessica James notes a moment of silence for drug and alcohol related deaths, red balloons, and a police siren.
Franklin County plans a second KDOT application for K-68 improvements from the west Ottawa city limits to seven miles east of I-35. Last month the county gained first round approval for transport funds, while two city projects were not approved. Commission Chair Waymire emphasized detailing improvements and possible pre engineering work.
The piece notes a backlash by new parents toward routine vaccines, fueled by fears of side effects and misinformation. Doctors warn complacency risks disease resurgence, citing past measles mortality and polio progress while addressing unfounded links to autism and growing misinformation online.
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