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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2005
Page
9
Daily bulletin board notices accepted two days or more in advance. Submit by fax email mail or in person at The Ottawa Herald Ottawa KS. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced at no charge. No phone calls please.
A community benefit will be held at 7 p.m. January 22 in the Richmond Community Building to aid Charlie and Rosalie Schafer who lost their home and most possessions in a late December fire. Roy Kramer and Rieck Kramer of Rantoul will provide music. Attendees are asked to bring sandwich makings snacks or linger foods. beverages will be provided. Contributions to the Schafers will be accepted on a money tree.
The Ottawa La Leche League will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the nursery of First United Methodist Church at 203 East 4th St. in Ottawa. The topic is Benefits of Breastfeeding. Mothers and mothers-to-be are welcome. For information call Candy Wasser at 785 242 7104.
Midland Hospice will hold a two day Certified Hospice Volunteer Training session on January 21 from 4 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. and January 22 from 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Midland Hospice office on Main Street 6355 Volunteers provide two to four hours weekly of patient and family care and support while clerical volunteers are also sought in Ottawa Topeka and Lawrence offices. Pre registration is required with Lisa Cloud at 800 491 3691 ext 312 no charge for training.
A series of Sunday and Monday gatherings in Ottawa area including MLK celebration at Ottawa University Chapel 1001 S Cedar St and genealogical society at Ransom Memorial Hospital 1301 S Main St. Also a 25th anniversary reception at Faith Lutheran Church 1320 W 15th St and various community group meetings at civic venues and churches through Monday evening.
An ambulance helicopter was dispatched after a traffic accident between Ottawa and Pomona on Labette Road Friday night. Initial reports say one person was injured shortly before 9 p.m. Details remained unavailable at press time.
US military judge convicts Staff Sgt. Alban-Cardenas of murder and conspiracy for allegedly killing a severely wounded Iraqi teen in Sadr City. He receives one year confinement and bad conduct discharge. Another soldier from the same unit was sentenced previously. Separate case looms in Germany for Capt. Maynulet amid international legal scrutiny.
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts urged a guest worker program to address 11 million illegal immigrants and secure necessary labor while countering terrorism concerns. He warned against walling off the U.S. economy and called for a federal approach, noting state efforts on immigration are advancing elsewhere.
Rural Water District No. 6 serving 930 households in Rantoul and Lane is back in compliance with state water quality standards after a Jan 3 sample passed a private Indiana lab. District manager Bill Kern said the district adjusted chemical mixing to meet the new standards, with state results to be forwarded.
House leaders expect a vote next week on a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage mirroring a Senate plan rejected last year. Supporters cite recent state votes as reason to act quickly while opponents warn of broader consequences for private partnerships and benefits.
Laich announces departure from Ottawa with 45 full time and 20 part time employees. COF Training Services reports the plant is for sale and may be sold in two to three months. Three COF consumers with disabilities work at Laich and may lose their jobs, with placement through a Lawrence agency. Laich Industries, founded in 1985, makes plastic housewares and resin furniture and employs over 225 overall.
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