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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2005
Page
1
A quick overview of today’s Ottawa Herald highlights with local wire and feature reports. Read at a glance for key events, updates, and notable quotes from city officials and community members.
States plan quarantine sites and potential shutdowns as bird flu fears spike. Hospitals may face mass eviction of noncritical patients while residents are urged to stay home during a possible pandemic. Strong national and international implications loom as officials weigh drastic measures.
Local editorials weigh in on a reshaped downtown and shifts impacting businesses. Beaver condemns child abuse, Buchanan argues Brownback targets higher office amid national politics. Annie's Mailbox consoles abused spouses. Heloise urges energy saving to cut utility costs. Beetle Bailey questions intentional accident-prone behavior.
Ottawa University football features a developing and improving young offensive line as it gains cohesion. Kansas State football shows a downslide after the era of the Manhattan Miracle under coach Bill Snyder.
Retirement celebration for Judy and Dave Farrell at Sunflower Plaza on Tuesday November 8 at 2 30 pm. Cholesterol clinic at Franklin County Health Department on Monday November 7 from 8 to 9 30 am with fees 15 dollars each for chol, blood sugar and PSA. Holiday shopping at Kansas Alpaca Farm on Saturday November 12 starting 9 30 am with fiber demos and alpacas. 242 1892 and 3510 Kentucky Rd. Beef Noodle Supper at Richmond United Methodist Church Saturday November 5 from 5 to 7 30 pm with prices 6 dollars adults 3 dollars children. Princeton Yard Sales on November 4 with more on November 5 including Boyd Bears decorations furniture treadmill and misc. Soles of Pecans available from Soroptimist at Chris Corner 242 1922. Williamsburg City Hall will be closed November 7 through 11 council meeting still on November 7.
The Katrina aftermath reveals memos showing delays in body removal and blame games between FEMA and Louisiana officials. Bush accepts some responsibility while Blanco’s team deflects, highlighting interagency disputes over who handled interment and contracts. Tommy Felts notes the political tension and calls for accountability.
A packed slate of cultural happenings spans Osage City to Lawrence. Exhibits on cowboy boots, Civil War plays, and city museum talks share space with library book sales, jazz performances, film eras, and theater. Notable venues include the Lawrence Arts Center, Lied Center, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, Baker University, and Ransom Memorial Hospital. Tickets via OMA, TicketMaster, and local box offices. many events offer free or public access.
Franklin County hosts Veterans Day observances with a 9am to 4pm exhibit at the Courthouse featuring county communities and National Guard gear. Territorial music and re enactors perform at 9:30am, followed by cake for the Kansas Army National Guard anniversary and Red Cross refreshments. A parade begins at 11:11am, with a 12:30pm county ceremony and 1pm WW II and Civil War reenactments at Forest Park, plus a courthouse architectural tour at 1:30pm.
Calendar of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Ottawa listing groups and venues. First Baptist Church basement 4108 Hickory St at 7 p.m. and First Christian Church 1043. Hickory St for 7 p.m. Ottawa group meets Sundays at 10 a.m. in Franklin County Mental Health Center basement 204 E. 15th St. and 410 Hickory St. Detailing times and sites for Ottawa area AA members.
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