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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2005
Page
1
Franklin County mother daughter Joyce Wasmund and Linda Thurston have spent decades in 4-H leadership. Their 80 years of combined experience reflect their dedicated involvement as their children grew through the program, part of ongoing local 4-H activities.
The Ottawa City Commission on Wednesday approved a $3.24 monthly increase for most residents, effective August. The rise includes a $1.75 bump on January 1, with staff authorized to raise rates up to 90 cents over the next three years if needed.
University of Kansas coach Mark Mangino emphasizes the team's positive aspects and progress, outlining improvements in preparation, unity, and future prospects for KU football.
Kansas City Royals starter Jose Lima secured a road victory as the Royals defeated Cleveland. Lima improved his road record with a solid outing while Kansas City pulled ahead in the contest.
Multiple local ads and notices include Cholesterol Clinic at Franklin County Health Department July 25 8 to 9 30 a.m. prices listed for cholesterol blood sugar and PSA tests. Kevin Honeycutt Art Camps fill quickly July 25 to 29 clay camp August 1 to 5. Ottawa Arts Council contact 242-8478. The Doctors at Wal-Mart Vision Center hours expand with back to school eye exams and discounts 242-7300 242-3116. Windy Pines clearance 50 off 2707 Kingman Rd Cedar Street detour note for Ottawa Herald parking lot access due to street reconstruction. Sidewalk sale Saturday 9 to 4 at Trendel Lumber Co 1516 Main 5. Mon-Fri hours and weekend closing note for local hire.
The Franklin County Fair opens this weekend as Kansas 4-H marks 100 years and the fair’s 140th anniversary. Highlights include Thursday 4-H judging, a barbecue, Youth Rodeo, Friday exhibits, Saturday stock dog demos and market animal sale, and Sunday's demolition derby. Nearby Flint Hills trips and cookie stops at local banks are also noted, with contact for Jason Camis of the Franklin County CVB provided.
Local notices list 7 p.m. Keep It Simple Alcoholics Anonymous at Franklin County Mental Health Center Basement 204 15th Street Ottawa. 7 30 p.m. Franklin County Planning Commission at Franklin County Annex Meeting Room 1418 S Main Street Ottawa. Friday noon and 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous at First Baptist Church basement Fourth and Hickory streets E 15th Street Ottawa.
A busy weekend guide lists events from libraries and farmers markets to theater in Ottawa Emporia and Lawrence. Highlights include the Franklin County Fairgrounds activities, Old Depot Museum exhibits, a two part exhibit at Spencer Museum of Art, a fundraiser breakfast for Warren Black Post 60, and a Broadway show in Kansas City.
Daily fair schedule lists 1pm open class foods in Celebration Hall and 1:30pm 4-H dairy goats in Hayward Arena. Other events include 2pm forestry and geology judging, 4pm open class floriculture, 5pm to 8pm BBQ near Cattle Barn, 6pm commercial exhibits opening, 6:30pm sheep and meat goats show, 8pm youth rodeo, 10pm open class rabbits in Poultry Barn, with exhibits closing after.
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