Volunteer chair Hepner says volunteering is contagious
Wade Hepner recalls how one church member inspired his Habitat for Humanity involvement in Franklin County. He notes the Golf Classic has grown through a nine member committee, with trunk prize efforts and a donation drawing that raised about 2500 last year. The highlight is handing keys to a new home at 740 S Elm with a May 19 dedication.
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Teer
Habitat
Hepner
Dale Fox
Habitat For Humanity
Emilie Nichols
Franklin County
S. Elm
CASA volunteer brings hope to abused children in Franklin County
Retired teacher Cynthia Montague volunteers with Court Appointed Special Advocates to help abused and neglected children. Since 2001 she writes reports for judges, visits with kids, and shows them they are valued, offering stability and encouragement through school and home life observations.
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Cynthia Montague
Franklin County
Montague
CASA
Stan Shisler hailed for downtown beautification work
Stan Shisler, 62, longtime Ottawa gardener and cleaning service owner, earned praise during National Volunteer Week for hundreds of hours spent beautifying the downtown business district. He coordinates plantings, spearheads corner gardens, and mentors volunteers while balancing church, family, and 13 grandchildren.
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Stan Shisler
Shisler
the Herald
Becci
Becci Shisler
Ottawa Main Street Association
Kevin Bakery
Thirdland Main Streets
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Ottawa University
Main Street Association
Helen Hood
Stan
Ling
Hood
Miller honored for service at Hope House volunteer luncheon
Alyssa Miller, a standout athlete and OU softball captain, praised for her work with Hope House in Franklin County. She helped modernize client records with a new database funded by a $1,500 Walmart Foundation grant and boosted community engagement via a Facebook page. A workshop on volunteer organization and a Friday luncheon will spotlight local volunteers.
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Hope House
Miller
Alyssa
Mary Lois Yates
Walmart Foundation
Informa
Franklin County
OHS
Ottawa Volunteer Center
ECKAN
S. Ash St
Ottawa
Washburn Towers
S. Main St
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Herald
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Whitetail Run
Holy Field Winery
Davenport Winery
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