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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2004
Page
7
Daily bulletin board requests must be submitted two days or more in advance by fax email or mail to The Ottawa Herald. Non commercial events open to the public may be announced at no charge. No phone calls, please.
The West Franklin Seniors host their annual Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Pomona Community Center. Turkey and trimmings are provided. attendees should bring a salad vegetable or dessert and table service. Items for the community food pantry are requested including peanut butter pancake mix syrup canned meats canned fruit baby food shampoo and dish soap.
Soroptimist International of Ottawa hosts a public bunko party at Carnegie Cultural Center on Thursday at 6 30 p m. with a 10 per person entry to raise funds for Ransom Memorial Hospital exam room improvements. Registrations end today at Chris Corner. contact Chris Campbell for details. Also, Longaberger Baskets and Slipada Jewelry reps will display and take orders with proceeds aiding the project.
The Williamsburg Area Historical Society will host an open house from 1 to 3 pm Thursday at the Old Stone Church Museum Annex to honor area veterans and their families. Call Marilyn Staley or Judy Simpson with memorabilia, and refreshments will be served.
A schedule lists multiple Ottawa events for Tuesday starting 7am with caregiver and Alzheimer’s support at Margaret Hall and a Chamber Board session at 7:30 am. Other items include public hearings, club meetings, library story times, a school board session, and a Thanksgiving dinner for West Franklin seniors at Pomona Community Center. Local groups include City Commission, Bikers and Believers, Convention and Tourism, USD 290, Ottawa Library, Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ottawa High School activities.
The Daily Report lists Saturday admissions Donald Elder Connie Hoopes Imogene Brubaker and Saturday suspects. Friday dismissals include Dana Capps Larry Leach Michael Ott Sr and Carol Puckett. Sunday detachment adds Kenneth Batel. Franklin County Jail records show arrests for writing worthless checks driving while intoxicated driving with suspended license transporting open container of liquor no liability insurance registration violations improper tires and more with multiple remands and releases. Police arrests cover warrants for failure to appear exploitation of a child under 16 battery suspended license probation violation and DWI with several individuals held in jail or released the same day.
From a remote base, the writer notes relentless mortar and rocket attacks by insurgents, heightened security measures like Hesco barriers and new jersey barriers, and a tense countdown to November 10 and 12 Ramadan. Despite danger, soldiers stay focused on protecting personnel and equipment while the election news back home, including Bush’s reelection, is watched with keen interest.
A page 1 continuation reports families lining the parade route and re enactments sponsored by the Ottawa National Guard recruiting department. Seven year old Mitchell Teter climbed a wall with encouragement from his father, then felt scared but strong. World War I artifacts were shown by Richard Faulkner, who described a trench knife with a 6 inch blade and brass knuckles. Vietnam veteran Tom Holland, visiting from Kansas City, praised Ottawa as the most parade and festival town he has seen.
Princeton faces a 10 year Ottawa water contract as city officials review terms in hope of securing a 40 year water source needed for a 750000 Rural Development project. City clerk Virginia Pine notes revisions may be required before next month’s council meeting.
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