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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2014
Page
1
Young wrestlers display dedication and skill as they compete, showcasing training discipline and teamwork on the mat. Coaches note improving technique, balance, and spirit as local youth expand in the sport.
During National Volunteer Week the Ottawa Police Department awarded certificates of appreciation to VIPS volunteers at a reception at the Ottawa Law Enforcement Center. The pictured group includes Kelly Moore Steve Norris Ryan McCall Marc McCall Lanene Lash Kent Lash Darlene Kibble Rex Carswell Ron Hughes and Dennis Butler with others not pictured Paul Kennicott Patti Kennicott Josh Love and Cindy McCullough.
VIPS members provided traffic control at large community events and registered youths through Ident a Kid. They handed out flyers about a new parking enforcement policy on South Elm Street near the fairgrounds to ease soccer match congestion. Ottawa Police Chief Dennis Butler noted 2,048 volunteer hours in 2013 at a law enforcement center reception, with city officials saying volunteers save thousands annually. Based on a 2011 study, Kansas volunteer hours equal 18.45 dollars, totaling about 37 785 dollars in wages and overtime saved in 2013.
Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary honors Golden Peterson at the spring banquet for 10,000 hours of service. She joined in 1996 and works in the hospital gift shop at 1301 South Main Street. Peterson handles gift shop bookkeeping and spends time with family, including 10 grandchildren and a new great granddaughter.
Longtime volunteer Tim Hendrix, after three heart attacks since 2009, returns daily to Eugene Field Elementary in Ottawa with Watch D.O.G.S. He bikes to the school, mentors more than 191 students, and awards stickers for achievements while inspiring students and fellow volunteers.
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