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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2005
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald previews today’s edition highlighting local reports wire features and in depth articles. It outlines upcoming stories and adds context for readers seeking major items across the paper.
Kansas lawmakers face a July 1 deadline to fund public schools after a state supreme court order, prompting a June 22 special session and heated debate over judicial power under the constitution. In other news, 68 nations agreed on a historic debt relief plan, wiping out over 40 billion dollars owed by the poorest nations, backed by G8 finance ministers in a British-led effort to reduce Africa's poverty.
A selection of uplifting guides invites readers to shake up routines. From work abroad ideas in Work Your Way Around the World to Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover and hydroponics guidance, the collection stresses activity, entrepreneurship, gardening, and personal growth.
A listings roundup for Ottawa and Franklin County shows auditions for ACT Ottawa's Cheaper by the Dozen at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, a USD 290 board meeting at Ottawa Middle School, a Suzuki Strings recital at Carnegie Cultural Center, Chamber board gathering, a caregiver support group at Margaret Hall, a library book discussion, an exhibit opening at Old Depot Museum, and public meetings including Franklin County Commission and City Commission sessions. Community groups host blood drives eye screenings and various organizational meetings at City Hall, High School, and local venues through the day and evening.
Official measurements at Ottawa City Water Plant show weekend rainfall over three inches. From 7 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. today 1.3 inches fell overnight making the weekend the wettest. The 3.4 inch total lifts June rainfall to 11.03 inches, about double the monthly average.
Lennie Rogers, chairwoman of the Skunk Run Steering Committee, said rain stopped around 11 a.m. and most vendors opened. Wind and rain damaged booths set up Friday night, but all 10 food vendors and about half the craft vendors operated Saturday. attendance was slightly lower than last year but not by much.
Williamsburg hosts Jayhawker Days co sponsored by the Williamsburg Booster Club and the Franklin County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event runs from Friday through Saturday night in Williamsburg about 15 miles southwest of Ottawa near I 35.
Cedar Street is under reconstruction guiding south parking lot access via the alley from First or Second. Jamie at The Hairport on maternity leave until July 19. Carissa Tucker joins Hairport full-time at 1528 S Main, 242-5971. Priscilla Carter at Ultimate Concepts offers haircare manicures pedicures with paraffin Wednesdays and Thursdays, 242-2377. County Commissioners seek letters of interest for Pottawatomie Township Clerk vacancy. deadlines June 14, 2005, Franklin County Clerk, 229-3410.
A roundup of cultural happenings across Kansas including Broadway Disney's On The Record at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Jayhawker Days in Williamsburg, the Juneteenth celebration in Olathe, Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival in Lawrence, The Affections of May at Topeka Civic Theatre, gallery openings in Hutchinson and Lawrence, Old West Cowboy Days in Ottawa, and other art and festival listings with participating venues and contact details.
Sacred Heart Grade School in Salina plans a Sept 25 event to revive the former Salina Festival Classic as Cycle for the Kids a 26 mile race starting and finishing at Kenwood Park with a four mile family ride. Diane Cusick chairs the finance council and coordinates fundraising aiming for $40 000.
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