Development Program Involves Many People In Ottawa County
A Franklin County Development Program began with a May 31 1968 notice and a June 11 1968 Ottawa University meeting. Dr Andrew B Martin chaired a growing effort after Ottawa Chamber of Commerce adopted the model from the National Chamber of Commerce. The first session drew 121 residents and set tasks for housing industry employment youth services medical care and reducing apathy. Subsequent meetings expanded representation and formed 12 area committees led by chairmen including Dr Martin. By 1969 committees held hearings and public meetings as the program progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Franklin County
Ottawa University
Andrew B. Martin
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
National Chamber of Commerce
Floyd Coffman
W. G. Ransom
Marvin Forker
Allen Loyd
James McCrossen
Budge Reusch
Robert B. Wellington
County Board of Commissioners
Dr. Martin
Gerry Idde
J. W. Lewis
Robert Pickering
Don Yockey
Mary Hudelson
Wayne Walter
Terry Silvius
O. K. Johnson
Arlan Page
George Atchison
Arion Jones
Martin
Franklin County Community Development Program
Comprehensive Franklin County survey sets community action path
A county wide survey with 45 percent participation, conducted by the Franklin County Community Development Program, produced a 290 page bound book. Co directors Dr. Jon A. Blubaugh and Terry Brungardt led data collection and tabulation from nearly 3,000 returns over six months. Findings emphasize roads housing industry and job needs, with 71 percent favoring vocational education and support for city manager government in Ottawa. The project cost around 6000 dollars and spurred campaigns for law enforcement jail facilities and hospital funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon <A. Blubaugh
University of Kansas
Terry Brungardt
Ottawa University
Ottawa
Franklin County Community Development Program Activities Summary
The Franklin County Community Development Program expanded county wide, forming local groups in Pomona Princeton Lane Williamsburg Wellsville Appanoose and Rantoul. Committees focus on beautification health housing youth recreation and community centers with projects including a proposed Pomona rest home a Richmond center a Princeton park and a Rantoul community center building.
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Pomona Area
F.C.C.D.P
Albert Swallow
Leslie Hunter
Alice Sellins
Glenn Neill
Josephine Hunt
Larry Swallow
Pomona
Statement Of Purpose For Community Development Program
Dr. Andrew B. Martin explains the aims of the community development program. The objectives include informing residents about local potential, promoting education on defining a good community, identifying urgent problems, seeking cooperation with city and county authorities, and building permanent citizen participation structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew B. Martin
Ottawa University
County Hospital Bond Vote Backed by Survey Drive
The Franklin County Community Development Program aided the plan for a new Ransom Memorial Hospital. Steering committee endorsed a 2.5 million bond issue. Ottawa Jaycees and health committee members campaigned, residents approved in November. A county survey shaped hospital planning and may support federal Hill Burton funds up to 600000 through the State Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin the Committee
W. G. Ransom
Bill Lewis
Mary Hudelson
Gerry Didde
James McCrossen
Williamsburg
Franklin County
Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Ottawa Jaycees
Hill-Burton
State Board of Health
Franklin County's first full time juvenile officer
Bruce Linhos, Franklin County's first full time juvenile probation and parole officer, addresses youth problems after a $12,090 Safe Streets Act grant funds a new juvenile office. He handles 25 plus cases, notes most youths are misdirected rather than incorrigible, and cites parental supervision as a core cause while coordinating with courts, schools, welfare, and police.
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Bruce Linhos
Franklin County
Linhos
Ottawa University
Osawatomie
J. R. Cheney
Governor's Committee
Don White
Sheriff's Department
Ottawa Police
District Court
Funds For Program From Various Sources
A local program operates on a budget of 24 129 dollars funded mainly by state and federal sources. Since starting three years ago Ottawa businesses helped cover initial costs and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce coordinates support. Funds flow from federal grants, KU, Ottawa University, the state and local contributions. The projected 1971 72 budget drops to 14 268 dollars with Codern funds KU and Ottawa University as main contributors.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
State Education Committee
University of Kansas
Ottawa University
Ottawa Chamber
Codern
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ottawa Herald
Richmond
Richmond Community Center Development Association
Tom Benton
Princeton
Pearl Foltz
Lane
Wellsville
Appanoose
Centropolis
Hayes Township
Appanoose School
Appangoge
Andntropolis
Arlen Jones
Farm Bureau
Rantoul
Earl Pennington
Marilyn Dempsay
Robert Masenthin
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