Perry: relief effort in Rwanda has turned the corner
Defense Secretary William Perry returns from Africa where he saw vast refugee needs and announces a broad U S relief drive with 4 000 foreign peacekeepers expected in two weeks and U S troops assisting water purification and relief airlift promising U S forces could rise to 3 000 but not join UN peacekeepers.
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Washington
William Perry
Africa
U.S
Perry
United Nations
Rwanda
Memorial opens for Wichita Vietnam War dead
In Wichita Kansas the Vietnam War Memorial honoring Sedgwick County victims features 102 names on ash gray granite panels. Larry Zimmerman, who learned of his late neighbor George Zimmerman Jr from soldiers as a child, led a nine year effort raising $179,000 in money materials and labor for the four panel memorial on the Arkansas River east bank. A Homefront Memorial Committee formed last year supported the project drawing nearly 400 attendees to the ceremony.
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Wichita
Kan
Larry Zimmerman
George Zimmerman Jr
Vietnam
Arkansas River
Zimmerman
Sedgwick County
Woodlands Racetrack Sees Attendance Drop Tied to Riverboat Gambling
Woodlands racetrack in Kansas City Kansas reports at least 11 percent lower attendance, betting and tax receipts since the Argosy V casino boat began operations in Riverside Missouri. General manager Rick Henson says the drop is expected to continue as Missouri weighs legalizing more lucrative slot machines.
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Kansas City, Kan
the Woodlands
Rick Henson
Woodlands
Topeka
Woodlands Racetrack
Riverside
Missouri
Phillipsburg's 65th Kansas Biggest Rodeo Opens This Week
Phillipsburg's 65th annual rodeo, Kansas' Biggest Rodeo, begins in Phillipsburg this week drawing over 13,000 spectators. Secretary Bob Quant notes the event's long history since 1929 and more than 300 PRCA entries have been received from the association's membership.
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Phillipsburg
Kan
Kansas
Bob Quant
Phillipsburg Rodeo Board Association
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
PRCA
Area School Enrollment Schedules Set for Incoming Year
Five area districts announce enrollment times with bus service starting the first day of school. Ottawa High School and Ottawa Middle School assign grade by grade slots from Aug 15 to Aug 19, with pre enrollment for new students Aug 15-19. Elementary enrollment runs Aug 17 with 12:30 to 3 and 4 to 7 pm. fees set for Grades 1-12 30 to 32 dollars. meals tickets listed. appointments urged for early slots.
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Ottawa High School
Ottawa Middle School
OHS
OMS
Sun Bay Calendar Highlights Local Events and Meetings
The Ottawa area calendar lists weekly and weekend happenings including the Odawa festival activities, a primary election start at 7:30 am, Monday commission hearings, and ongoing chamber and conservations district meetings. Events cover a farmers market, drill sessions, the Old Depot Museum, and the Sharmar Jamboree with education and health committee updates.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Ares Chamber
Odawa
Pat Cotuske
Anes
Chamba
Pes Rane Commission
Don Woodwerd
Chamber
Kansas National Guard
Farmers Market Af Annex
Old Depot Museum
Dietrich
Sharmar
Apathy May Decide Kansas Primary Races
Kansans head to the polls to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor and four statewide offices plus four congressional races and 125 state House seats. Voter apathy, especially in the GOP governor race, could determine winners as the secretary of state projects turnout around 40 percent of about 1.27 million registered voters.
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Lew Ferguson
Associated Press
Opera, Kans
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Kansas
Jackson to Visit Russia in November Delegation
Ottawa city commissioner Richard Jackson has been invited by the Russian Ministry of Education through the Citizen Ambassador Program to tour Russia in November. The Americans will include various professionals and community advocates, with Jackson needing about $4,000 in donations, raised via First National Bank account 88947-4. The delegation plans visits to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Ottawa
Richard Jackson
Russia
Ministry of Education
People To People International
Jackson
First National Bank
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Street Fest runs smoother than last year in Ottawa
Ottawa Street Festival enjoys mild weather with no heat or rain. attendance grows after morning slowdown. Vendors line Main Street with food stands while dunk tank, face painting, and an entertainment stage showcase local acts as coordinator Jan Roeh Montano and Gwynn McCurdy praise the talent and crowd.
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Jan Roeh-Montano
Main Street
First
Main Streets
South Main
Gwynn McCurdy
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