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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2005
Page
1
Hundreds of thousands of Shiite pilgrims descended on Karbala to honor a revered saint, defying violence threats from Sunni insurgents. The gathering underscored sectarian tensions as Iraq remains volatile.
A newly revitalized chip and seal project brightens a western Ottawa route. K-68 from U.S. 75 east to Ottawa, plus K-268 to Pomona Lake and K-368 and K-278 to Eisenhower Road, received the treatment turning the road a noticeable red. Editorials and comics fill pages, with notes on public debate, house plumbing tips, and a weekend obituary for Kenneth Carl Brock.
Library researchers learn where to find grant information and gain reading tips. Resources include guidebooks, foundations directories, and online sources such as CFDA and local Kansas materials, plus writing manuals to improve clarity and style.
A dense list outlines noon and evening gatherings across Ottawa. Groups include Alcoholics Anonymous at various churches, Lions Club at Pon cho’s, Franklin County Diabetes Association, La Leche League, Sunflower Piecemakers, Fair Board meetings, NARFE, Rotary, Arts Council board, Business and Professional Women, Masons, Agri-Business, City Commission, Main Street Organization, Ov er the Road Gang Car Club, and multiple church and civic sessions at locations such as First Baptist, Westminster Presbyterian, First Christian, Masonic Temple, and City Hall.
Ottawa University football team defeats Bethany as Swedes score a touchdown in ECAC action on page 7. Ottawa High School spikers finish second in Erie Tournament after losing to Girard in the finals.
The Anderson County Corn Festival, Cornstock 2005, unfolds Saturday at North Lake Park Garnett and nearby Garnett city venues. Highlights include Chely Wright concert, pancake breakfast, fishing derby, auto and motorcycle shows, new truck show, tractor displays, and horse shoe and washer tournaments from early morning into the evening.
Free first month rent offer for Parkview Mini Storage at 1102 North Main Ottawa. Advertising copy notes new gift items arriving daily at A Blooming Florist 231 South Main. Peoples 50 Plus Travel Club schedules trips for 2006 with a meeting Monday September 19 at 434 South Main at 7 pm with refreshments and prizes hosted by Norma Sellers 242-7904.
The Key Ingredients America by Food traveling exhibit comes to Old Depot Museum at 185 W. Tecumseh St in Ottawa until Oct 14. Hours vary by day with morning to afternoon slots and special evening programs including a Food Quilt Show, a Super Size Me screening, apron history program, Pampered Chef demonstration and more partnering with the Franklin County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Admission is 3 dollars for adults, 1 dollar for students, and free for preschoolers.
Events include Baker University lecture by Richard Holm on The American Agent My Life in the CIA at Owens Hall Audio Visual Room. Ottawa Library offers Story Time for 3 plus and Books and Babies for infants. Wellsville hosts Wellsville Days and the annual Friends of the Library Quilt Show at Wellsville Library.
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