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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 2002

Page

7

Teacher recruitment two new projects aid poorest districts

Two Transition to Teaching projects aim to help the state's poorest school districts find teachers. The effort, highlighted in Education on page 5, targets recruiting and placing qualified educators to reduce shortages and support underserved schools.

Weather forecast brief with temperatures and pages

Tonight partly cloudy with lows in the mid 20s. Saturday mostly cloudy and cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Saturday night partly cloudy with lows in the lower 20s. Page references listed for sections including Obituaries and Sports.

Single Parents Find Strength in Community Support

Ottawa resident Michelle Dusang, who became a single mother in 1999, discusses the pride she set aside to accept help. Her mother Nancy Pauw notes the need for a strong support network, while educators and agencies in Franklin County outline available resources from childbirth classes to counseling and food assistance.

Ottawa Michelle Dusang Dusang Nancy Pauw Michelle Pauw Ing Kelly Jorgensen Franklin County Teri Seeger Department Barbara Conus Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Laurie Sisk Jacob

Higher ed may face cuts in Sebelius era

Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius signals uncertain plans on higher education funding two months after pledging an absolute commitment to education. She cites a grim budget picture and says she has not set bottom lines, noting existing Graves cuts and a $312 million projected deficit for June 30.

Topeka Kathleen Sebelius Sebelius Bill Graves Board of Regents

Class of 37 calls it quits and donates money

At Ottawa High School 1937 graduates held a June 65 year reunion named Swan Song and donated the last of their treasury, 200 dollars, to the Old Depot Museum. Freone Hollinger said the rail era shaped their lives and Ottawa’s rail hub status linked to their gift. About 40 percent of the class survived to attend, with 20 alumni at the final gathering.

Ottawa High School Old Depot Museum Freone Hollinger Hollinger Kansas City Ottawa Santa Fe Railway

Baloney Slice Theology book signing in Ottawa

Author Gayle Norris presents Baloney Slice Theology at Cornerstone Bookstore 217 S Main, signing copies for $10 each at 11 a m Saturday. The collection of 87 short poems reflects 20 years in town and lessons from cancer, capturing simple joys as spiritual moments.

Gayle Norris Norris Ottawa Cornerstone St. Main

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