Weather forecast for Independence Day heat wave
Warm muggy evening with lows near 73. Independence Day expected hot and breezy with mostly sunny skies, highs around 98, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Heat index reaching 105 to 110. Weather, Page 8.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2003
Page
7
Classifieds and Comics Index
A brief page guide lists sections including Classifieds on pages 8 and 9, Comics section on page 8, Daily Report on page 3, Entertainment on page 5, Opinion on page 4, Obituaries on page 4, and Sports on page 2 with further listings on pages 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Report
Fireworks Tent Opens With Long Hours and Big Bets
Jake's Fireworks in Iola operates on a flexible schedule with Nik and Randy Stranghoner selling on commission. Busy periods begin today and Friday as shoppers arrive, while owners recount a high year earning about $31,000 in sales and workers pass time with games and TV. A security guard monitors overnight, and family members assist at Discount Fireworks nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate Batchelder
Herald
Jake
Nik
Randy Stranghoner
Iola
U.S. 59
Ottawa
Stranghoner
Regis and Kelly
Becky Bulmer
Gardner
J.C. Freedom
Jake’s
Carly Hubbard
Bulmer
Overland Park
Discount Fireworks
Robin Huffman
Taylor
Chelsye
Kala and
Kourtney
Huffman
Jay
Laurie Sisk
John Stranghoner
Shelby Marquette
Andrea Hathaway
Chauncey Russell
Independence Day events light up Ottawa and Garnett
Independence Day activities range across Ottawa and Garnett with a Forest Park City Band performance at 7:30 p.m., a dusk fireworks show along the Marais des Cygnes River by the Ottawa Jaycees, and a Pomona Lake Ski Show at 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Bay Marina Cove. Fireworks may be viewed from the main park. park vehicle permits are 6.50 daily or 45.50 yearly, with seniors at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Pomona State Lake
Anderson County
Garnett
North Lake Park
Forest Park
Ottawa Jaycees
Marais Des Cygnes
Pomona Lake
Lighthouse Bay Marina
Kansas
Garnett Area
Garnett Jaycees
Briscoe Drug Store
Ninth
Main Streets
Ottawa Herald
County to Train Volunteers in Emergency Response Teams
Franklin County will form Community Emergency Response Teams with a grant of 8975 from the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. Each team will have about 20 volunteers trained in disaster awareness fire safety medical training night search and rescue and terrorism response. The county plans two teams in most cities and four in Ottawa once funds are renewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Emergency Management Division
Dean
Franklin County
Ottawa
Don Waymire
Midland Railroad
Deaths of U S soldiers in Iraq top 200 mark
The article honors U S troops lost in Iraq, noting more than 200 deaths since the end of major combat. It profiles several fallen soldiers from various communities, recounting their dreams, activities, and families while highlighting ongoing national grief and questions about recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Iraq
Bush
Lawrence approves Sunday liquor sales in city limits
Lawrence joins Kansas towns expanding Sunday liquor access after unanimous city commission vote. Sales will begin at least two months from now as state law remains restrictive. Eastern Kansas towns argue residents cross border to Missouri for Sunday alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mike Rundle
Kansas City
Kan
Edwardsville
Kansas Cities
Missouri
Wal-Mart
Carla Stovall
Kansas
Lenexa
Merriam
Shawnee
Lansing
Leavenworth
Overland Park
Leawood
Prairie Village
Olathe
Mission
Basehor
Hays
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Skyler Shockley
Baldwin City
Jake's
U.S 59
Tion
Mike Fox
Midland
Norwood
Fox
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Debra Deuel
Army
Michael Deuel
Baghdad
Michael
Deuel
San Diego Chargers
Padres
Cheyenne
Wyo
325Th Infantry Regiment
82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
N.C
Kelli Broomhead
Lawrence Oks
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