Economy upbeat yet job cuts loom at major firms
In a week of optimism for growth from Alan Greenspan and positive corporate results, workers at Eastman Kodak Hewlett Packard and Kimberly-Clark faced news of thousands of layoffs. A separate AP poll shows rising concern that the Iraq war hampers anti terrorism efforts and elevates attack risks in the U S. John Roberts on traffic stops prosecutions and wartime cases signals a cautious stance toward government power.
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Rochester
N.Y
Alan Greenspan
U.S
Wall Street
Eastman Kodak Co
Hewlett- Packard Co
Kimberly-Clark Corp
Washington
John Roberts
Appeals Court
Supreme Court
Ottawa professor Ronald Averyt dies at 71
Local colleagues remember university professor Ronald Averyt who died Friday aged 71. In Ottawa a child, Caleb Chrisp age 7, was struck by a car Wednesday while crossing Main Street at West Wilson Street during a walk with his 9 year old brother Brandon to Casey's for a pop before their daily trip to the city pool.
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Ottawa University
Ronald Averyt
Caleb Chrisp
Main Street
West Wilson Street
Brandon
Casey
Peonies From Planting to Perennial Splendor
A pragmatic guide to growing peonies, covering herbaceous and tree varieties, best placement, planting depth, watering, mulching, and fall care. Notes on pests such as botrytis and thrips, with advice for pruning, deadheading, and seed propagation to encourage blooms for decades. Also mentions neighbors and local landscaping notes near Sacred Heart Church.
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Sacred Heart Church
Post Office
Community Meetings and Local Board Schedules
A slate of meetings today includes Alcoholics Anonymous sessions at First Christian Church and First Baptist Church, Ottawa city commission at City Hall, and Franklin County Commission at the courthouse. Also listed are Ottawa USD 290 and Wellsville USD 289 board meetings, a summer art camp info line, landlord association dinner and meeting, and a Franklin County mental health center program.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Franklin County Mental Health Center
15Th St
Ottawa
Franklin County Commission
Franklin County
Third
Main Streets
Kevin Honeycutt
Carnegie Cultural Center
First Baptist Church
Fourth
Hickory Streets
Ottawa City Commission
S. Hickory St
Franklin County Area Landlords Association
Sirloin Stockade
S. Princeton St
Ottawa Usd 290
Board of Education
Ash St
Wellsville
Showmanship at Franklin County Fair Focuses on Beyond Animals
Mark Wray balances more than livestock as he competes at the Franklin County Fair. The piece examines showmanship duties, preparation, and the broader skills judges look for beyond the animal.
Kandee Wallace Wins Grand Champion Quilt in Franklin County
After seven years and 13 quilts, Kandee Wallace produced a signature entry that earned grand champion at the Franklin County Open Class Quilting Competition. Ten quilts competed, with Wallace’s piece topping the field in the regional event.
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Kandee Wallace
Franklin County
Wallace
Summer Ad Highlights and Local Notices
Vacation closures at Guy & Maes Tavern in Williamsburg from July 24 to August 6 with reopening August 9. Health event at Franklin County Health Department offering cholesterol, blood sugar, and PSA tests for $15 each on July 25. Rainbow Beauty cites gift certificate policy changes due to Linda Tesser’s death, plus August specials on perms and hair services. Free shipping promotion from JCPenney Catalog Desk ends September 2005 with delivery to local desk. Cedar Street detour directs use of Ottawa Herald Lot. Sidewalk sale at Trendal Lumber Co. July 23 with 50 percent off items. The Doctors at Wal-Mart Vision Center announce extended hours and offer $5 off eye exams.
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Linda Tesser
Rainbow
Rainbow Beauty
Sue Houston
Jcpenney
Fcpenney
Broadway, fairs and family events in Ottawa area calendar
Ottawa readers can enjoy a full weekend of activities from a boys state fundraiser breakfast at the National Guard Armory to a Broadway show in Emporia. Other events include a Franklin County Museum exhibit breaking ground life on the land, a 4H and FFA livestock sale, farmers market, library story time, and a guitar jam at The Potters Wheel.
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Warren Black Post
American Legion
National Guard Armory
17Th St
Ottawa
Farmer’s Market
Orscheln Farm & Home East Side
Princeton Road
Prairie Flyere Experimental Aircraft Association
Ottawa Municipal
Franklin County
Old Depot
W. Tecumseh St
Melvern
Melvern Community Center
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Old J Depot
Old Depot Museum
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Ottawa Herald
Iraq
Roberts
Chrisp
Lake Kahola
Kenny
Shelley Craig
Audrey Lintner
First Christian Church
Hickory St
Franklin County Fair
Mark Wray
Ad Briefs
GUY & Mae's
Williamsburg
Franklin County Health Department
Clay Camp
Ottawa Arts Council
Cedar Street
First Street
Second Street
Parkview
Main
AMH Gollier Center
Trendal Lumber Co
S. Main
Wal-Mart Vision Center
Carrier Motor Mall
S. Cedar St
Ottawaherald.com
Out & About
Kansas City
Dieterich Cabin
Starlight Theatre
Kestarlight
S. Main St
Friends of the Ottawa Library
B. Second St
Kansas National Guard
Ottawa Armory
W. 17Th St
Ottawa Library
Anderson County Fair
Garnett
Farmer's Market
Orscheln Farm & Home
Eastside
Ter
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Topeka Civic Theatre Academy
Topekacivictheatre.com
Xiao
Sean) Yang
Suite
E. Franklin
Pomotia
Harper Law Office
Country Club Terrace
Lawrence
Northwestern
Mutu
Employes & Save Benes
Debra L. Price
Hames Financial Group
Price
Nmin
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Sabren
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