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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2006
Page
8
The Campus, Ottawa University’s 120 year old student paper, goes online and distributes beyond campus to gas stations, restaurants, groceries, Wal Mart, and more. Kara Cunningham leads the expansion, nearly doubling distribution to 1,000 copies.
In Atchison Diane McDermed at her shop A Cut Above voiced support for Democrat Nancy Boyda in the expected rematch with Republican incumbent Jim Ryun. McDermed praised Boyda as a strong woman and said she is tired of Ryun's record as Democrats nationwide count on voters like her husband and others to back Boyda on November 7.
Eight year old Andrew Smith participates in the Cake a la Kitty Litter contest during Fear Factor night at the Ottawa Library on Hickory Street. Other acts include Bloody Puzzler Insect Slurp and Maggot Stew with photos online in the paper's Photo Gallery.
Franklin County Commissioners criticized the Kanza Trail Conservancy on Wednesday for advancing the 117 mile Flint Hills Trail through Franklin County without formal agreements. The trail, running from Herington to Osawatomie via Ottawa, prompted concerns that work began without proper notice and bonding. The conservancy aims to meet Kansas railbanking requirements, including a business plan and liability insurance in each county.
Franklin County commissioners approved a new comprehensive plan replacing the early 1990s version and setting growth standards for the county. County planner Larry Walrod praised the plan while Chairman Ed Taylor and Commissioner Roy Dunn noted ongoing annual or biannual reviews and potential updates by the planning commission.
In Kansas, English classes for immigrants face crowding as waiting lists grow. Directors say political talk on making English official rings hollow without new funding. Adult education coordinators note high demand in Salina Emporia Garden City Dodge City and urban centers.
Ka ra Eck ard Hannah Hedges Nicholas New Seth Leccy Aidan Michel and Colson Bien wait for the pig race at Garfield Elementary School 1213 S College St during a PTA fundraiser. Students who sold the most items got to decorate a pig and race. Photo by Heidi Hoffman.
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