From Snow to Santa: Mark Stevenson Embraces Christmas
Mark Stevenson recalls a profound 1969 Christmas in Melvern Kansas after a turbulent childhood. He now shares holidays with his wife Laurie and their 11 child extended Catholic family, hosts cedar-tree traditions, and joins Richmond firefighters in festive observances.
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Mark
Laurie Stevenson
Jacob
Michaela
Matthew
Mark Stevenson
Richmond
Stevenson
Missouri
California
Santa Barbara
Kan
Laurie
Greeley
Dear Santa Letters to Santa From Local Children
Dear Santa, I am aiding you and far wife a gift for Christmas col cookie and corets. Worry Christmas. From Rachel Gitcin.
Holiday events in Ottawa area communities and schools
Local groups outline holiday activities including Lincoln Elementary School Christmas program with first and fourth graders at 6 p.m. and second and third graders at 7:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, plus Ottawa Library Story Time at The Depot with stories and hot chocolate at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. No registration required. parents must accompany children. Pilgrim Bible Academy Christmas program at Pilgrim Bible Church at 7 p.m.
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Lincoln Elementary
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
S. Hickory St
Ottawa Library
Old Depot Museum
W. Tecumseh St
Pilgrim Bible Academy
Pilgrim Bible Church
Bush vows to continue warrantless spying amid terrorism threat
President Bush defended warrantless surveillance of suspected terrorists and urged Congress to renew the Patriot Act before year end. He asserted constitutional authority to protect the nation and said the program will continue as long as the threat endures.
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Washington
Bush
United States
White House
Congress
House
Senate
Democrats
Oval Office
Iraq
Childcare options in Franklin County area explored
Kansas State University Extension agent Rebecca McFarland outlines center-based childcare criteria including fenced outdoor space, clean facilities, up to date immunizations, accident plans, and disciplined routines. She stresses daily educational activities, rest periods, snacks, and concrete learning tools like books and blocks.
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Rebecca McFarland
Family and Consumer Sciences
Kansas State University Extension Office
Franklin County
McFarland
Mo Arland
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Chosen Generation Child Care Center
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