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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2004
Page
8
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The Franklin County Commission will revisit a controversial proposal to issue a special use permit for a paintball park in southwestern Franklin County at 9 am Monday at the courthouse 315 Main St. The proposal, which was returned by the county planning commission, has drawn neighborhood ire. The commissioners will also review other rezoning matters when the meeting convenes at 8:30 am.
Due to an electrical emergency the Dress Up Tea Party moves to Haley Park Saturday from 1 to 2 PM with tea sweets makeovers and photographs. Franklin County Democrats meet Tuesday at Ottawa Retirement Village West 1527 S Twyman St. Public welcome. A benefit motorcycle run for Ottawa Wellsville Infant Toddler Program is 1 PM Oct 9 starting and ending at Applebees Ottawa.
Ottawa University hosts a weekend of family activities with a farmer's market at Orscheln Farm & Home, library book sales, Park Fest lions at Windy Pines, breast cancer fundraisers including Pink Power and Dress Up Tea Party, a Cruisin for Cancer motorcycle event, and a Garfield Elementary BBQ. Additional events include St Boniface bazaar, Meals on Wheels dinner, and reenactment lectures at Dietrich Cabin. Community groups such as Lions Club, Life Chain, and American Legion join a packed schedule across Ottawa and nearby towns.
Ottawa University hosts its Fall Family Weekend with activities for students and families. Ken Davis performed Friday at the University Chapel. Sunday features a fall concert by OU ensembles and choirs. Saturday events include a 1:30 p.m. football game against Saint Mary at Cook Field, a 1 p.m. baseball game on campus, and a 6 p.m. dinner with Provost Maurice Bryan.
Central Heights school completes construction and schedules a public dedication at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. The 3521 Ellis Road complex includes an elementary wing with a library and technology lab, expanded high school library, new district offices, and a sports complex with baseball, softball, football fields, and a track. The elementary library is dedicated to Gerry Getty, longtime teacher involved with the Franklin County Literature Festival.
Franklin County officials and school representatives gathered for a first areawide summit to discuss handling rapid growth in rural areas. They debated urban versus suburban development, building inspector needs, water and fire protection, and funding for expanded services amid rising rural housing and cross‑county projects.
The Williamsburg City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall to gauge support for a grant to fund a new library. A $375,852 grant would cover about 60 percent of costs with the rest raised by volunteers and private donations. The plan includes a 5060 square foot facility with 14502 title shelves nine reader seats eight public computers and student trades class involvement. Candace Jones can be contacted via cjones ottawaherald.com.
In Topeka and Pittsburg the Ryun campaign aired a TV ad targeting Nancy Boyda that flashes Osama bin Laden’s image and accuses her of anti war protest activity. It cites Boyda’s involvement in Johnson County rallies and a Washington rally tied to ANSWER. The spot also notes her endorsement from the Council for a Livable World.
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