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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2005
Page
2
Republican legislators in Topeka have been thwarted in efforts to reprimand the Kansas Supreme Court for ordering lawmakers to provide more funding for public schools. The dispute centers on fiscal impacts and judicial mandates amid ongoing budget deliberations.
A special photo feature covers the second annual Cowboy Days in Ottawa with temperatures in the 90s, shade seekers and water needs highlighted as visitors enjoy the Saturday and Sunday events. Gary Rice recalls cattle drives from 55 years ago amid city street scenes. Cedar Street project progress noted as crews begin asphalt work and concerns rise about potential speeding on the widened, smoother road.
Kansas consumers have a three day right to cancel certain sales, rentals or leases when the property or services cost over 25 dollars and the deal occurs away from the seller's regular place of business. The rule applies to door to door sales and other nonstore purchases but exempts many transactions including purchases by phone or mail and visits initiated by the consumer for repairs.
A local listings page shows events across Ottawa and nearby towns. Activities include a Landlords Association dinner at Sirloin Stockade, a summer reading program at Ottawa Library with a juggling act by Brian Wendling, school board meetings, a kickoff coffee at the Carnegie Cultural Center, PATH exercise classes, story time and Books and Babies at the library, a grief support group, and a summer band concert at City Park. Numerous times run from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with multiple venues such as First Baptist Church Elliot Hall and 105 S. Hickory St. and 401 S. Main St. Suite 14.
William Taylor of 603 S Cedar accumulates days until Cedar Street construction ends this fall. He has been tallying black marks against the city and contractor for the project.
The Ottawa American Legion AAA team swept Baxter Springs and Riverton over the weekend, riding late innings to victory. Kansas City Royals faltered in Denver, swept by Colorado in a rough road trip, dropping into the division cellar.
Cedar Street detour directs Ottawa Herald readers to use the south parking lot via First or Second Street during reconstruction. IRON PLUS offers leaf coloring service for oaks. Kill-A-Bug promotes Grub X for season long grub control. Trender Lumber Co announces Christmas in July event with drawings and samples. WABEZ SALON adds Avonne Anderson with 30 years’ experience offering hair, nails, pedicures with specials and contact info.
Out & About highlights include Footloose at Starlight Theatre Kansas City 8:30 p.m. tickets via kestarlight.com. Driving Miss Daisy at ACT Ottawa Carnegie Cultural Center 501 S Main St. Bus Stop at Emporia State University Theatre 7:30 p.m.. Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine Baldwin City 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Once Upon a Mattress Topeka Civic Theatre Academy days vary. Jesus Christ Superstar at Starlight Theatre 8:30 p.m.. Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison all day with Sawyer Brown Sara Evans. Daguerreotype to Digital at Spencer Museum of Art KU Lawrence hours vary.
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