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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2005
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald outlines today’s edition with previews of local stories wire reports and feature pieces. This summary highlights key city affairs sports briefs and arts notes to guide readers through the paper.
Sen. Sam Brownback said he will honor his two-term pledge in the Senate even if he contemplates a presidential bid. He noted his second term ends in 2010 and reaffirmed his commitment to serve two terms.
Topeka AP reports a State Board of Education member defending new science standards in Kansas likens evolution to an age old fairy tale. The member criticizes anti God contempt and arrogance in defense and calls for lesson balance amid ongoing standards debate.
City comments on a concert shortfall of about 25000 were discussed at the Ottawa City Commission meeting. The Ottawa School Board approved USD 290 superintendent Jan Collins and a search team to appoint a new principal at Hawthorne Elementary School for the upcoming fall term.
The Ottawa School Board approved several bids for renovation and addition work at Garfield Elementary School during Monday night sessions. Two major projects remain pending bids, awaiting further consideration before progress continues.
Wellsville High School standout Lacey Roecker has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Ottawa University. The move pins Roecker to OU as the team adds a skilled guard from Wellsville to bolster its roster.
Dr. Dobson argues that schools must prioritize basic literacy as the foundation of all learning. He cites high rates of functional illiteracy despite graduation, urges one-on-one instruction for struggling readers, and advocates remedial tools and early intervention to spare children humiliation and academic harm.
A dense listing of local events includes Story Time at the Ottawa Library and a 7:30 p.m. Union Chapter 15 Eastern Star recital at the Carnegie Cultural Center. Other items note a downtown bookstore, book discussion, blood drive, eye screening, and various city meetings at City Hall or the Franklin County Courthouse. Numerous clubs, choirs, and volunteer gatherings fill day and evening slots across Ottawa.
June 18 19 festival titled Planes Trains and Automobiles runs 9 am in Baldwin City. Call 785 594 3200 for information. Includes Broadway shows gallery visits in Hutchinson Topeka plays and other activities.
June 14 to 19 features Disney's On The Record at Starlight Theatre Kansas City with 8:30 p.m. performances. Jayhawker Days in Williamsburg proceeds go to the booster club. Juneteenth events downtown Olathe with a schedule. Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival at Clinton Lake State Park Lawrence with 50 plus national acts. The Affections of May at Topeka Civic Theatre Academy with varied days. Mollett Early Spaceflight Gallery opens at Kansas Cosmosphere Hutchinson. details at listed websites and phone lines.
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