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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2005
Page
1
A compact preview highlights local stories, wire dispatches, and feature reports in The Ottawa Herald today. Coverage spans community notes, regional updates, and notable insights across sections.
U S Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad said bin Laden and Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar are not believed to be in Afghanistan. The statement followed a rebel commander’s claim that the two were alive and well.
Three friends organize Golf for Ashley to raise funds for Ashley Robertson who has a cancerous tumor on her thalamus and lung. Ottawa city planning commissions approve the K-68 Estates project that could yield 300 plus homes, four commercial lots and an office park in eastern Ottawa pending final deals.
Rex Browning celebrates a 45 year milestone this month with an all day open house at Rex's Shop located at 118 South Main Street. He began barbering at age 19 after attending a barber college near Kansas City and completing an apprenticeship in Shawnee.
The Ottawa Planning Commission approved a site plan for a four unit elementary school on nearly 11 acres in northern Ottawa. The 75,000 square foot facility would serve up to 480 students across all grades, with four units each for the grade levels.
Ottawa’s American Legion A team opened the season with a commanding victory as Ty Gardner and Nick Papps each threw a no hitter while teammates slugged 27 runs to secure their first win.
This region offers Jayhawker Days in Williamsburg with a hog roast, breakfast, contests, and parades plus a Baldwin City Planes Trains and Automobiles show featuring a vintage motorcycle parade and Cessna fly-in. The Wakarusa Festival at Clinton Lake runs Friday to Sunday with 60 bands, tickets $50 to $119, and multiple food and drink options, while Orscheln’s offers smokers as a gift idea for dad.
Franklin County Planning Commission meets at the County Office Annex Ottawa. Ottawa Suzuki Strings recital at Carnegie Cultural Center. Downtown Baldwin City Art Walk. Open House Lunch for Virginia Lancaster at Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce. Jayhawker Days events in Williamsburg. Music performances at The Potter's Wheel and Carnegie Cultural Center. Morning Jayhawker Days breakfast in Williamsburg. Local acoustic guitar acts scheduled in Ottawa and Williamsburg venues.
The list highlights Jayhawker Days in Williamsburg Wakarusa Music Festival in Lawrence and Juneteenth in Olathe with plans for dozens of arts music and theatre events. Included are Broadway at Starlight Kansas City performances, gallery openings, art fairs in Lawrence, Baldwin City parades, topeka theatre shows and public radio season finale. Proceeds support Williamsburg Booster Club and local communities.
Ottawa Herald brief notes a Cedar Street detour due to reconstruction with access via alley from First or Second Street. Also lists Hairport maternity care through July 19 and Carissa Tucker joining Hairport full time with contact details. Includes Ottawa VFW event June 18 with “Four B’s” and 50 percent off meals for members and guests, Windy Pines tanning specials with a new bed, and Jabez Safon & Spa contact.
Runners and walkers of all ages will race 3.1 miles along the Prairie Spirit Trail in the Iron Horse 5K on June 25. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail and Franklin County Historical Society with prizes in eight categories. Race day registration at Old Depot Museum from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. $18. Benches and lights planned for the trail, plus remodeling at the Old Depot Museum.
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