Iraq War News Snapshot Shows Civilian Toll Spikes
On Saturday three American soldiers and a Iraqi woman translator were fatally hurt in separate incidents in Anbar and Baghdad. A public market bombing in Mahmoudiya killed five and wounded 25. Iraqi PM calls for independent inquiry as sectarian violence rises and a Shiite stronghold near Baghdad is raided by U.S. and Iraqi forces wounding dozens.
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Anbar
Baghdad
Sun
Saddam
Fir
United States
Iraq
Sat. I
Underwater Elvis joins reef protection festival at Love Key
Neil Goldberg of Key West dressed as Elvis joined snorkelers and divers at the Underwater Music Festival off Love Key Reef. The six hour event drew several hundred visitors for a submerged radio broadcast with participants in aquatic costumes including a Chihuahua in goggles, a mermaid, and a hot pink angelfish.
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Big Pine Key
Fla
Neil Goldberg
Key West
Love Key Reef
Bill Becker
Weird vining vegetable called a cuculoupe in Houma
In Houma Louisiana a yard long yellow ridged fruit with cucumber skin appeared in Karen Dusenbery’s garden. LSU official Barton Jeffrson notes cucumber cantaloupe cross relation and warns crosses often revert in later generations. The Dusenberys plan to save seeds hoping for more next year.
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Houma
Karen Dusenbery
Dusenbery
Louisiana State University Agriculture
Barton Jeffrson
Dusenberys
Tim Dusenbery
Jeffrson
Osage City Fair and Four State Farm Show Offered
Herald Staff Writer Jodie Garcia reports a 7 p.m. Osage City Fair concert by Palmetto State Quartet at Osage City Fair grounds on highway K170. Also notes the Four State Farm Show in Pittsburg with over 700 exhibits, free parking and admission, located south of Pittsburg near the junction of highways 69 400 and K-71, then east. For information call Jim Gardner at 785 528-3903.
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Osage City Fair
Palmetto State Quartet
Osage City Fairgrounds
Osage City
Jim Gardner
Pittsburg
Christmas in July Quilt Shop Briefs at RMH Conference Rooms
Chris's Corner Quilt Shop hosts Christmas in July events with quilt classes, a Tilt a Whirl, a Star Christmas Tree skirt project, gifts and door prizes. Dates include July 13 and July 22, at 3593 Hwy 59. Call 242-1922 for details.
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Chris's Corner
No-Call guidance urges Kansas residents to register numbers
Kansas guidance explains how to avoid telemarketing calls by listing home numbers with the Kansas No-Call list and the federal Do Not Call Registry. It covers registration methods, confirmation emails, 30 day telemarketer update window, complaint steps, exemptions, and contact numbers for the Consumer Protection Division and Attorney General.
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Kansas
Donotcall.gov
Federal
Consumer Information
Consumer Protection Division
Consumer Information Line
No Call Task Force
Phill Kline
10Th Ave
Topeka
Ottawa area events breeze through weekly schedule
A dense list of local activities spans PATH exercise at Don Woodward Community Center and multiple Ottawa Library offerings such as Story Time Books and Babies Toddler Time and a Smile Workshop. City Band, summer crafts, denims purse making, charity gift shop sales, and bluegrass jams fill the day with performances and community gatherings.
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Don Woodward Community Center
E. Third St
Ottawa
Hickory St
Smile Workshop
Dennis Porter
Happy: Faces Entertainment
S. Hickory St
City Band
City Park
Fifth and
Main Streets
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Don Woodward
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Ottawa area public meetings and support groups schedule
A dense list of local meetings and council sessions in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Events include city commission study session at City Hall, school board meetings at various schools, depression and bipolar support group at Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, Alcoholics Anonymous gatherings at First Baptist Church basement, Rotary and chamber activities, and other community group discussions and design committee sessions scheduled through the day.
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Ottawa City Commission
City Hall
Hickory St
Ottawa School Board
Ottawa Middle School
Ash St
West Franklin School Board
Pomona
Central Heights School Board
Franklin County
West Basement
15Th St
Ottawa
Lane City Council
Lane City Hall
Williamsburg
Williamsburg City Hall
Alccoholics Anonymous
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Chamber Board of Directors
Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce
Second St
Rotary Club
Ottawa Country Club
Logan Street
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main &J
Small Business Development Committee
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa Main Street Association Design Committee
Main Street
Main St
Church of the Brethren
Ninth
Main Streets
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
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Mahmoudiya
Kufa
Turkes
Syria
Kuta
Jor
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Kuwat
Elvis
Herald
Jodie Garcia
Four State Farm Show
Ottziwa
Community News
Community Connections Official Newspaper
Lane
Princeton
Rantoul
Richmond
Wellsville
S. Cedar St
Ottawaherald.com
Out & About
Jodie
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa Library
Commission Chambers
Farmer's Mar
Jgarcia
Ket
Orscheln Farm & Home
S. Princeton St
Potter’s Wheel Coffeehouse
Ing
S, Main St
Carnegie
Carnegie Cultural Center
Musi
Cal Entertainment
Mike & Christy
Farmer’s Market
Orscheln Farm & Home Parking Lot
Steve
Charisse Kahler
Potter's Wheel Coffeehouse
Elliott Hall
Friends of the Ottawa Library
E. Second St
East Central Kansas Area
al Anon
Ottawaherald
S. Main
Harper Law Office
Country Club Terrace
Lawrence
Brent L. Kesler
D.C
Chiropractic
U.S
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