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Priest Parked Illegally to Help the Sick in New York
The Rev. Cletus Forson of St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Brooklyn was ticketed 115 for illegal parking while responding to a parishioner's emergency to administer the sacrament of the sick. He defended his action on humanitarian grounds, saying he lacked time to find a legal spot and placed his clergy parking permit on display.
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Bicyclists killed during charity ride for slain officers' families
A charity bike ride near the Indiana Illinois line ended in tragedy when a van hit cyclists raising funds for families of fallen officers. State police Lt. Gary Dudley and retired Lake County Sheriff’s Chief Gary Martin were killed. Retired Indianapolis officer Spencer Moore was injured and airlifted to hospital in fair condition. The ride aimed to support Indiana Concerns of Police Survivors with plans for future events.
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Ad Briefs and Local Notices for Food and Appointments
CANNING TOMATOES special 25 box for 12 at Pome on the Range exit 176 off I 35 Homewood 785 746 5492. RHONDA MAGEE Mandy Hewett and Regan McCurdy taking appointments at Salon Brea 314 S Main St 242 8838. PRAIRIE STAR now open for lunch dine in or carry out BBQ sandwiches salad bar 10 30 2 NF 105 E 5th. OHS BOOSTER Club BBQ Aug 25 5 8 p.m. OHS parking lot Tickets 5 all ages.
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no need for 9/11 cinema says Ottawa ad director
Linda Brown argues that films like United 93 and World Trade Center exploit real tragedy for profit. She says the stories are already remembered and questions the need to relive fear for box office gains. Brown urges sensitivity to survivors and families affected by the attacks.
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Ottawa area events highlights this weekend
The Ottawa Herald lists Iron County Out & About and On the Road options including a Farmers Market at Orscheln Farm & Home and multiple Ottawa venues. Activities cover crafts, PATH exercise, VFW hamburger night, Living History Day, circus in Kansas City, car seat checks, and a craft camp for children with contact details and times.
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Out-of-town events compiled by Herald staff
Lenni Giacin lists Versatile Times for Universoul Circus at Bannister Mall Kansas City. Tickets range 10 to 28, 6 30 to 8 30 p m. Also Kansas City Public Library Main Branch hosts Ottawa author Lora Reiter on One Was Annie free and open. Roots Festival Paola runs 10 a m to 6 30 p m tickets 8 per day children under 10 free. 150th Battle of Osawatomie event Noon to 5 p m at John Brown Memorial Park Osawatomie. Kansas State 26th Annual Fiddling and Picking Championships weekend at South Park Lawrence, events noon to 5 p m with contests concerts and activities.
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Ottawa schedules diverse community meetings and events
The Ottawa listings show at 5:15 p.m. the Library Board of Directors at City Hall Library conference room. 6 p.m. the Franklin County Cancer Foundation Board meets at 116 S. Main St. Ottawa. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Ottawa Living Sober Group convenes at First Christian Church. Noon Soroptimist Club meets at Ransom Memorial Hospital Conference Room. 6 p.m. Ottawa School District budget hearing at Ottawa Middle School. 6:30 p.m. Garfield PTA meets at Garfield Elementary. 7:30 p.m. Social Order of the Beauceant at Masonic Temple. 8 a.m. Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee for the Disabilities Mentoring Day at Future Visions. No meetings reported.
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City Hall
Hickory St
Franklin County Cancer Foundation Board
S. Main St
Ottawa
Alcoholics Anonymous
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First Christian Church
Soroptimist Club
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa Middle School
S. Ash St
Garfield Parent Teacher Association
Garfield Elementary
12Th and
College Streets
Social Order of the Beauceant
Masonic Temple
Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce
Future Visions
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