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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2006
Page
1
A concise roundup of brief news items and practical ideas designed to keep readers informed and inspired. Quick takes cover current events and everyday improvements, offering bite sized insights for daily discussion.
British physicist Stephen Hawking warned in Hong Kong that Earth faces increasing disaster risk and that humanity must establish bases on the moon within about two decades and colonies on Mars within around four decades to ensure long term survival. He said Earth may not be matched by any other place.
Young musicians in Ottawa Suzuki Strings perform free public concerts at Carnegie Cultural Center and Ottawa University Chapel from 7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The schedule includes Sound Encounters student ensembles, final concerts, repertoire classes, bell choirs, student solos, welcome and graduation concerts, orchestras in concert, Mozart on Main Street, and a final institute concert with all students. Reservations via 785 242 5200 ext 5437.
Williamsburg hosts Jayhawker Days from Thursday to Sunday in City Park with food, music, and crafts. Attractions include Hedrick Exotic Animal Petting Zoo, Camel Rides, Schmederman WaterWorks, Robinson Family Chain Saw Sculpting and Preston Aviation Helicopter Rides alongside a packed schedule of parades, breakfasts, craft booths, a children’s show, pedal pulls, bingo, dances, and a street party headlined by The Pake McEntire Show.
Ad briefs announce a fresh shipment of John Deere and Farmall gift items just in time for Father’s Day. A Bloomin Florist at 231 Main offers arrangements. phone 242-6120. Ottawa fundraiser notes introduce a new Tupperware consultant Carla Turner, contact 785-418-4787.
A father reflects on his daughter's upcoming wedding in ten days, picturing his feelings as he supports the big day. He recalls past family scenes and jokes about the tradition, while recognizing the emotional upheaval of entrusting his youngest child to marriage. Linda Brown of The Ottawa Herald signs the piece.
Herald staff writer Jodie Garcia highlights Ottawa area happenings from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a bluegrass jam at The Potter's Wheel and various library programs. Other listings include PATH exercise, toddler time at Ottawa Library, flower arranging classes, and a garden of activities in Williamsburg and Franklin County. Details include locations in Ottawa, Williamsburg, and surrounding areas, with times, venues, and small fees.
Herald staff writer Jodie Garcia previews activities from June 23 to 24. Jacob Lawrence’s John Brown Series at Holt-Russell Gallery and Parmenter Hall, Baker University, Baldwin City. Married to Adventure traveling exhibit with Martin and Osa Johnson at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure near Salina. Cowboy Camp in Blazing Guns and Rugged Heroes at the Kansas Museum of History, Topeka, costs 25 dollars, 6 p.m. check-in June 23, 8:30 a.m. June 24, preregistration by June 16 at (785) 272-8681 ext. 438.
A compact rundown lists multiple Ottawa events and meetings for the evening and following day. Groups include the Ottawa Recreation Commission, Main Street Association, Celebrate Recovery, Wellsville City Council, VFW Post 5901, Alcoholics Anonymous groups, Al Anon, Optimist Club, Kiwanis, and Franklin County Planning Commission with venues at City Hall Main Street offices churches and local centers.
Richard and Mary Jo Carswell of Quenemo celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Community Building event from 2 to 4 pm. They were married June 1, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Weber Kansas. Their four sons Roger Russell Ryan Rex host and their spouses attend with eleven grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts.
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