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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2003
Page
8
Ottawa High School won the regional soccer championship Thursday night earning hosting rights for the state 5A quarterfinal on Tuesday. Weather outlook calls for cooler, mostly cloudy conditions tonight with a 20 percent shower chance after midnight, low around 42, and Saturday with a similar chance of showers and a high near 59.
The Franklin County Historical Society notes that 66 county cemeteries hold stories from Peoria Cemetery’s first grave of 21 year old Thomas Taylor Jr. to small family plots. Cemeteries link past to present, seen as parks and heritage sites, especially on Memorial Day. The Howard Cemetery near Rantoul began when Harold Howard buried a mill worker on his land.
Sharon Dodds of Dodds Memorials notes gravestones now feature computer generated engraving and digital photography. Stones can be cut into unique shapes with fancy lettering, photos, symbols, and custom drawings, allowing customers to preview patterns before carving.
A crowd of over 300 gathered at Forest Park for the Vietnam Memorial Wall replica opening. Organizers say the five day event pays homage to veterans, aiding healing. Medal of Honor recipient Donald Ballard spoke, recalling acts of valor and urging respect and recognition for Vietnam vets. See WALL page 14.
The House voted 298 to 121 to approve the 87.5 billion package for Iraq and Afghanistan operations and Iraq reconstruction. The measure, expected to reach the Senate soon, includes grants totaling 65 billion for military operations and 18.6 billion for rebuilding and security.
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