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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2005
Page
1
Sarah Wilmes, a Kansas City area mother, watches gas prices climb and weighs cutting back on back-to-school spending as nationwide averages reach 2.55 dollars per gallon. The rising fuel cost challenges her budgeting while she visits a local mall.
Travelers arriving in the United States from abroad faced long lines nationwide as a computer virus shut down a U S Customs and Border Protection system for several hours officials said.
The Ottawa City Commission weighs paving about eight miles of gravel streets, focusing on funding via a proposed half cent sales tax increase. Gravel street issues have recurred in past elections, and one citizen voiced concern.
New OU faculty members Shannon Dyer and Susan Andrade laugh with Kelly Fish-Greenlee during a Friday morning session in the Administration Building. Provost Maurice Bryant led faculty as they reviewed changes and suggestions for the coming school year.
Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh and Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt of Independence will speak to the public beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce located at 109 East Second Street.
Kansas City report notes that a Big 12 champion Wildcats team, two years removed from Fiesta Bowl glory, confronts difficulties as readers are pointed to Page 7 coverage. The same edition mentions NASCAR officials visiting Kansas to discuss adding stock car racing's hall of fame, reflecting broad sports interest in the region.
A compilation of promos and notices including Big Deal CD release party at Pepper's on August 20 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with no cover, a Sizzlin Summer sale at Messenger's Home Furnishings on 23rd with reduced prices, Cedar Street reconstruction detour sending drivers to the Ottawa Herald south lot via First or Second Street, and a JC Penney Catalog Desk free shipping offer on orders of $50 or more with ends September 5 2005.
A reader recalls a yard cleanup turning into a battle with poison ivy, detailing urushiol oil dangers, first aid myths, and medical advice. The column includes tips on washing within 15 minutes, protective clothing, noncontagious rash facts, and warnings about burning plants, plus a PSA on other urushiol sources and a local weather-driven weed trend.
A schedule lists several Franklin County meetings with times and locations including genealogical society, county commission, school board hearings, landlords association dinner and meetings, with venues in Ottawa Pomona and Wellsville.
Lawrence hosts Civil War on the Western Frontier commemorations about Bleeding Kansas plus a slate of events. Ottawa offers a play at Municipal Auditorium and a farmer's market, while the Lawrence ArtMarket features local artists. Butterflies bloom in Kingsville Missouri, and Emporia hosts Chalk Fest with registration details.
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