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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2003
Page
9
Daily bulletin board requests must be submitted two days or more in advance by fax email or mail. Non commercial events open to the public are announced at no charge. Do not call by phone.
A busy lineup includes Michigan Valley Community Church breakfast at 7 11 a.m. and multiple library book sales. Ottawa hosts parades concerts and university events from 1 2:30 p.m. plus Christmas Eve and vespers. Community groups meet Sunday and Monday across Wellsville Quenemo Lane and city halls with notices for commissions boards and clubs.
The Ottawa Community Arts Council hosts Gallery of Gifts at the Carnegie Cultural Center and Over the Rainbow classes for kids and families. Old Depot Museum runs the Whistlestop Christmas Market with varied hours and admission fees. Recycling Center operates weekdays and Saturdays at listed hours.
The annual Chettinas Bireat calls on businesses, organizations, families and individuals to sponsor those in need this Christmas. So far 286 families representing 693 people applied. 2 food baskets sponsored. Habitat for Humanity holds Dec 13 info session at Franklin County Annex for next house applicants, through Dec 19. Bird colors topic at Jayhawk Audubon Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Senior Center. Ottawa City Commission work session canceled. next meetings Dec 15 and Dec 17. Franklin County Commission meets Monday with a series of agenda items including a Kingman Eisenhower stop sign resolution and mental health facility discussion.
A non injury crash occurred at 3 53 p m Tuesday on Logan and Spruce streets when 20 year old Timothy Owen Dowell was rear ended by 17 year old Jerrica Renee Coen. A separate 3 02 p m Monday incident on West Seventh Street near Olive Street involved 18 year old David C Cox Jr striking a stop sign. A third incident at 6 20 p m Monday on Rock Creek Road near Oregon Road saw 17 year old Lindsey J Williams swerve to avoid a deer and leave the roadway. A fire call reports a grass fire at 3 31 p m Friday in the 1600 block of Shawnee Road.
In Brevig Mission Alaska 14 year old William Beeboy Olanna describes a typical day as students study with teacher Elizabeth Hornbuckle 27 from Ottawa who uses hands on lessons and computers She loves the kids despite isolation big temperature swings and limited services and plans to continue teaching in Alaska while cherishing the community and Christmas visits
Northwest and northeast Kansas enter a fifth straight drought as 2003 ends. Farmers report lost crops, stalled farm equipment sales, and rising bankruptcies. Experts warn northwest areas will take longer to recover even if spring moisture returns, with only limited pasture and wheat prospects this winter.
Boeing is under Pentagon scrutiny for tactics in winning the tanker deal despite a cheaper EADS bid. Airbus could gain from Boeing's internal shakeups as Avmark Inc. notes renewed interest, with EADS now operating 20 U.S. production sites and a possible window for sales during an improving economy.
Spanish backed program helps Dodge City students learn English. Five teachers from Spain join the district with two at the high school teaching science and math in both English and Spanish. Lessons include students discussing course content in Spanish to support understanding.
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