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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2007
Page
1
Ottawa Events Roundup for Local Weekend
A dense schedule of Ottawa area activities lists the Farmer's Market at the Orscheln site on 2008 S Princeton, Midland Railway 20th Anniversary at Sante Fe Depot, Water Garden open house, Melvern Penny Lunch, Ottawa Frisbee Golf at Kanza Park, It's Hitchin' Post Opry at Quenemo, Marshall Flippo Special dance at Ottawa Middle School, and dances at Crystal Lake and Potter's Wheel. Ongoing and upcoming events include Story Time and Armchair Aerobics at Ottawa Library and senior activities at the VFW and senior centers. The list also notes the Appanoose Museum opening, a senior potluck with butterfly talk, and a Friends of the Library fundraiser at Pomona Library plus additional bingo and music sessions around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orschein Farm & Home
S. Princeton St
Midland Railway
Sante Fe
High St
Baldwin City
Water Garden Open House
S. Ash St
Ottawa
Melvern United Methodist Church
Summit St
Ottawa Recreation
Marshall Flippo
Ottawa Middle School
The
Ottawa Promenaders
VFW Post
Crystal Lake
Garnett
Odds & Ends
Mark Phillips
Potter's Wheel Coffeehouse
S. Main St
Llam
Scott Dickinson
Scott
Ottawa Senior Center
Farmer’s Market
Orscheln Farm & Home
Pomona Library
W. A St
Pomona
Pomona Friends of the Library
Potter’s Wheel Coffeehouse
Keyboard by Gypsy Badders in Ottawa Se
A brief item notes Gypsy Badders presenting a keyboard event in Ottawa Se on Thursday at 1L am. The notice lists the performer and venue details read with limited readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy Badders
Ottawa Senior Center
S. Main St
Ottawa
VFW
N. U.S
Franklin County to raise property taxes by 10 mills
Franklin County plans a 10 mill increase and a 19 percent rise in the county property tax rate. A public hearing is set for August 15, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin County Annex. Transportation will be available. call by August 14 at 2:30 p.m. at 785-242-7440 to attend. Gene Hirt invites taxpayers to express concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Gene Hirt
Augusta Lane
Ottawa
Hemp uses and history in commercial hemp fiber
The piece surveys commercial hemp, noting WWII era promotion, lack of THC, dietary uses, fiber strength, and textile importance. It contrasts naysayers and supporters, mentions seeds, oil, and milk substitutes, and hints at ongoing research and readers’ questions. Virginia Kramer and Audrey Lintner are referenced for further reading and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
U.S
Manila
Virginia Kramer
Wellsville
Ottawa Community Meetings Packed Throughout Day
A dense schedule lists multiple meetings in Ottawa across venues including Carnegie Cultural Center, First Christian Church, Franklin County Mental Health Center, First Baptist Church, Ot tawa Area Chamber of Commerce, Ottawa University, and local schools. Activities feature Alcoholics Anonymous groups, education and health committees, Lions Club, Chamber Board, and caregiver support groups, with times ranging from 9:30 am to 7:30 am the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Guild
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Ottawa
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
S. Hickory St
Franklin County Mental Health Center
E. 15Th St
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Ottawa Area
Chamber Board of Directors
East Central Kansas Area
Agency On Aging
Eugene Field Elementary School
Families For Education
Tremont St
Lawrence Arts Festival and Related Events Listings
A weekend of cultural happenings includes the Greater Emporia BBQ Festival at Peter Pan Park with Kansas City Barbeque Society state championship, music, and car show. Lawrence hosts Ballad of Black Jack at the Arts Center, and Lied Center offers Trout Fishing in America plus an arts festival at the Lied Center. Kansas Speedway hosts Goodguys Nationals and Lawrence Art Market showcases ceramics, fiber, glass, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Emporia
Peter Pan Park
West Randolph Avenue
South Rural Street
Kansas City Barbeque Society
Black Jack
Lawrence
New Hampshire St
Kansas
Kansas Speedway
400 Speedway Blvd
Kansas City
Kan
Lied Center of Kansas
Stewart Drive
America
Lied Center of
First City Festival Rockin on the River in Leavenworth
Leavenworth hosts the First City Festival at Landing Park on Cherokee and Esplanade streets with music games food and fireworks. It runs September 7 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and September 8 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. plus September 9 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Landing Park
Cherokee and
Esplanade Streets
Leavenworth
Lawrence Art Market Opens at Visitor Center in 2007
The Lawrence Art Market begins September 22 at the Lawrence Visitor Center located at 402 North. The event showcases local artists and volunteers organize the juried sale with crafts, paintings, and sculpture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Art Market
Lawrence Visitor Center
N. Second St
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