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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2006
Page
7
A regional forecast bulletin lists hotline 7828 for highway patrol updates. Officials urge motorists to call for current weather related road conditions and travel advisories across counties.
Baldwin City residents are invited to meet Baker University president Pat Long at a free ice cream social July 14 from 7 to 8 30 p m at Hartley Plaza on the Baker campus. Long, former acting executive vice chancellor at UMKC, succeeds Daniel Lambert who retired after 19 years. If weather is bad, the event moves to Harter Union cafeteria.
The Ottawa VFW posts a hamburger night at 5 p.m. Friday, with ham burgers fries coleslaw baked beans and dessert for a suggested $5. A biscuits and gravy breakfast starts at 7 30 a m Saturday for a $3 donation. A garage sale runs 5 p m Friday to 3 p m Saturday. Call 785 2422758 to donate. Proceeds aid the auxiliary cancer aid and research program.
The Central Heights USD 288 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. today at the central office of Central Heights School. Agenda items include start of the fiscal year items and fees for text books, cafeteria services, and driver education.
The Ottawa Recreation Commission board will meet at 5 30 p m Wednesday for its study session at City Hall 101 S Hickory St The regular meeting will follow at 6 30 p m A budget hearing is scheduled for 7 30 p m July 17 at City Hall
A Richmond fair showcased aprons to Santa Claus items from around the world and tractors in a varied display. Evening crowds enjoyed entertainment by Bay ley Kate and Fish for Breakfast, Sounds of Glory, Kansas City acts, and Terry Westley aka Evil. D&J Shows of Dodge City provided the carnival as pleasant 84 and 88 degree days drew attendees.
The debate on simplified spelling intensifies as supporters claim easier rules would boost literacy and aid children, while opponents warn of confusion and retraining costs. Proponents cite examples like doughnut to donut and colour to color, noting some reforms already gained ground.
Kansas senators Morris and Brungardt refuse to testify before a House panel about the Nuss fuss citing free speech protections in the Kansas Constitution. They warn compelled testimony could chill legislative dialogue, referencing a 1996 speech or debate clause ruling that the provision should be read broadly to protect independent legislative functions.
Pomona Middle School raised funds for cheerleading uniforms with a dunk tank shaved ice and a car bash offering three hits for $1. The Pottawatomie Rari tans hosted carnival games while a moon walk and spin the apple ride joined the event. A horseshoe tournament drew many participants for three hours, co organizer Dorothy Pritchard said. Figgins noted a long parade with many entries and planned to pause for planning until February next year.
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