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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2005
Page
2
Community Notes Highlight Local Achievements and Transitions
The Ottawa Jaycees celebrate a colorful fireworks finale and Independence Day cleanup concludes after storm debris removal. Congratulations to Bill Allegre on five years on the USD 290 School Board and farewell to former Ottawa University President John Neal. Gratitude to coaches umpires and volunteers and welcome to Norm Roberts as Orscheln successor. Plaza Theater remains closed awaiting a buyer while historic homes, including the Salsbury family property, are preserved for future generations.
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Ottawa Jaycees
Jaycees
Cedar Street
Bill Allegre
Ottawa
Ottawa University
John Neal
John
Orscheln Farm & Home
Rick Bitzer
Colorado
Norm Roberts
Plaza
Salsbury
A Day Out With Thomas at Midland Railway Museum
Dave Hartmann recounts a family visit to the Midland Railway Museum in Baldwin City for the annual A Day Out With Thomas. Athena, his seven year old granddaughter, rode behind Thomas, met Sir Topham Hart, and explored Imagination Station, a toy tent, and a magic show. They enjoyed a 25 minute Thomas ride, a balloon, and a refreshment break in heat, concluding with memories of a fun family outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Midland Railway Museum
Baldwin City
Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas
Topham Hart
Midland Railway
Operation Lifesaver
Thomas the
Annie
Clarabel
Imagination Station
Castle of Fun
Marty the Magician
Amtrak
Thomas and Friends
Marty Magician
Sir Topham Hart
Sir Topham Hatt
Former School Still Under Construction
Richard Warren of the Ottawa Planning Commission defends city planners over the Middle School renovation. He argues ADA compliance fire protection and permitting rules are essential and criticizes delayed reporting and financial hurdles. He urges timely funding and action to avoid unfinished projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Foutch
Ottawa
Office of Planning and Permits
Mr. Foutch
Richard Warren
The
Ottawa Planning Commission
Enjoyable Ottawa show praised as top draw and well run
The message commends the Doug Kershaw show at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium as a standout event. It lauds Shanda for her long service, the band and performers, and thanks OMA and friends Bob Sobba Marilyn Franz Casey Barbara Pinnock for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Doug Kershaw
Shanda
Oma
Ottawa
Bob and
Norma Sobba
Marilyn Franz Casey
Barbara Pinnock
Lenexa
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