Post Thanksgiving shopping mixed in Ottawa and Wal Mart
Shoppers report steady crowds at Wal Mart with long lines and sizzling deals while downtown Ottawa stores like Sears see modest traffic. Store managers say sales may peak later as customers visit larger city retailers first, then return home for post holiday bargains. Local shop owners anticipate stronger afternoon turnout.
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Sommer
Wal-Mart
Jayaway
Jim Papa
Papa
Ottawa
Sears
Boldra
Ezra Sykes
Esykes
Ottawaherald
Jaycees Christmas Tree Sale Opens in Ottawa Town Lot
The Ottawa Jaycees begin their annual Christmas tree sale at the Town and Country parking lot with hours 4 to 8 pm weekdays and noon to 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays. Proceeds fund the Jaycees Christmas Party for local children. For info contact Keith Massengale, Pat McComb, or Ginger Hobbs. The ECKAN Christmas Bureau sign up runs through Dec 7, with in person applications 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
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Jaycees
Ottawa Jaycees
Keith Massengale
Pat McComb
Ginger Hobbs
Christmas Bureau
Ecean Christmas Bureau
Eckan
Hospital notes and sheriff arrests in Franklin County
Daily Report notes Amanda Freeman and son Garnett along with Verna Winchester Ida Lorene Hughes Eleanor Drake in Ottawa. SHERIFFS NEWS lists Lavon Crockett Kansas City for probation violation and Patricia Hamilton Overland Park for DUI. Candice Casimir Garnett 18 for misdemeanor theft and John Cox Lawrence for driving while suspended.
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Amanda Freeman
Garnett
Verna Winchester
Ottawa
Ida Lorene Hughes
Eleanor Drake
Lavon Anthony Crockett
Kansas City
Main
Franklin County
Patricia Hamilton
Overland Park
K-68
Davis Roads
Candice Lee Casimir
Second
Main Streets
John David Cox
Lawrence
Anderson
Arrest Made in Martin Death in Costa Rica
Costa Rican authorities identify Katia Vanesa Cruz Buctio as a suspect in the death of University of Kansas student Shannon Martin. Martin, 23, was killed May 13 near Golfito, with the body found near the Golfito airport area. Police say a clothing group found with the victim may have guided investigators, while officials declined to state a motive.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
University of Kansas
Shannon Martin
Ottawa
Highland Cemetery
Ministry of Public Security
Katia Vanesa Cruz Buctio
Golfire Team
Br Pd
Cne
Ena Aret Arden
Topeka
Kan
Martin
Galfito
Golfita
Plaza lights kick off season with patriotic Kansas City ceremony
Kansas City crowds pack the Country Club Plaza for the 72nd annual lighting, led by Gov. Holden and Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez. 280000 bulbs outline the plaza as patriotic songs mix with holiday music. Security tightens with extra officers and Holden’s sons assist the switch flip. Fireworks close the event as crowds stay for fireworks and performances.
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Kansas City
Country Club Plaza
Bob Holden
Holden
Robert
John
Kansas City Chiefs
Tony
Gonzalezi
Sta
Melli
Ambrose
U.S
Afghanistan
Maria Romero
Plaza Lights
the Republic
America the Beautiful
Lori Hauser Holden
Gonzalez
Judge dismisses Kansas school funding lawsuit
A Shawnee County judge threw out the case claiming the Kansas funding formula denies minority and disabled students a fair share. The districts may appeal. federal court challenge continues as lawmakers face pressure to boost education funding. The ruling notes disparities exist but not unconstitutionality.
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Topeka
Salina
Dodge City
Kansas
Shawnee County
Terry Bullock
Bullock
Alan Rupe
Ristrigts
Kansas Soven
Es Legis Hg Legate
Aes
Senate
Dave Kerr
Bill Graves
Don Brown
Rype
Rupe
U.S
Spunea Oto Gs
Kansans Rally Aid After Sept 11 Attacks
In Salina and El Dorado Kansas, donations and a T shirt sale raise funds for the American Red Cross Liberty Fund and North Central Kansas Chapter. By Nov 16 the drive totals reached 195000 dollars with strong gifts from small communities. Local leaders praise Kansans for generosity despite tough times.
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EL Dorado
Salina
American Red Cross
New York
Brad Smith
World Trade Center
Dodge City
Ne Phillips
Smith
Kansas
Mike Fuller
Bear Promotions
Fuller
Steve Blosser
America
Blosser
American Red Cross Liberty Fund
Pentagon
Liberty Fund
National Red Cross
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Ottawa Herald
Claon
Ottawaherald.com
Cedar
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Comedia Cultural Center
S. Main
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Sue Ountapart
Old Depot
Tecumseh
Elm
First Baptist Church
Fourth
Hickory
Narcotics Anonymous
Firat United Methodist Church
Community Four Square Church
8Th
National Guard Armory
Haley Park
Habitat For Humanity
Powhatan
Walcome
Downtown Square
Gamat
Franklin County Commission
the Friends of the Ottawa Library
2Nd St
Ottawa City Commission
City Hall
Ottawa Board of Education
Ottawa Middle School Commons
Esas
Don Higgins
Bob Boldra
Budges Sports Center
Ran Bishop
Orscheln
Bulletin Board
Daily Report
Sheriff's News
Plaza
Patrick Riha
Greg Jones
Melli Callegos
Butler
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