McCracken Couple to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Ottawa residents Letha May and W. Phil McCracken mark 75 years of marriage. They wed January 11, 1930 in Paola. The pair have three children Shirley Terrill Topeka Larry McCracken Overland Park and the late Beverly Hughes, plus nine grandchildren 19 great grandchildren seven great great grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren.
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Letha May
W. Phil McCracken
Ottawa
Shirley Terrill
Topeka
Larry McCracken
Overland Park
Beverly Hughes
Agdnitren
Letha May Womble
Paola
Fisher couple to celebrate 50th anniversary in Osawatomie
Fisher 50th anniversary honored with a 1 to 5 p.m. reception on January 22 at Osawatomie Memorial Hall. Hosted by children Kimberly Pringle and Eric Pringle of Temple Texas and Tanya Rodman and Rodney Rodman of Osawatomie. The couple has four grandchildren and was wed January 23 1955 at Osawatomie United Methodist Church.
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Bill
Sharon Fisher
Osawatomie
Osawatomie Memorial Hall
Kimberly
Eric Pringle
Temple
Texas
Tanya
Rodney Rodman
Fishers
Bill Fisher
Sharon Smith
Williamsburg
Osawatomie United Methodist Church
Engagement of Marie Gooderl and Adam Wadkins Planned for May
Marie Gooderl of Holton and Adam B Wadkins of Ottawa announce their engagement. Marie is the daughter of Les and Lee Ann Gooderl and a 2004 Holton High School grad. Adam is the son of Bill and Linda Younkin and David and Linda Wadkins, Ottawa. a 2001 Ottawa High School graduate and a U S Marine Corps corporal. They plan a May wedding in Holton.
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Marie Gooderl
Holton
Adam B. Wadkins
Ottawa
Les
Lee Ann Gooderl
Holton High School
Bill
Linda Younkin
David
Linda Wadkins
Shawnee
Ottawa High School
U.S. Marine Corps
Babies Named Jacob Owen Jones Born in Olathe
Jacob Owen Jones was born September 28, 2004 at Olathe Medical Center to Jennifer Jones of Overland Park and Gary Jones of Olathe. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces. He has sisters Adriana and Kayla. Grandparents are Gary and Verna Jones of Olathe, Wayne and Erika Oatman of Peculiar, Missouri, and Ruth Oatman of Olathe. Great grandparents are Gene White of Springfield, Missouri, and Norma and Arthur Oatman of Merriam.
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Jacob Owen Jones
Jennifer Jones
Overland Park
Gary Jones
Olathe
Olathe Medical Center
Wayne
Erika Oatman
Peculiar
Ruth Oatman
Gene White
Springfield
Norma
Arthur Oatman
Merriam
Fire safety tips for older homeowners from FEMA
Older homeowners face higher fire death risks. dangers rise with age. Key risks include careless smoking, heating, and cooking. Preventive steps emphasize never smoking in bed, extinguishing cigarettes, keeping space heaters away from flammables, using screens, and never leaving cooking unattended. Visit usia.fema.gov/50Plus for tips.
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U.S. Fire Administration
Usia
Fema
OCAC Adult Winter Classes Begin at Carnegie Center
Ottawa Community Arts Council opens winter courses at Carnegie Cultural Center 501 S Main St. with options in French painting public speaking tap and tone Be Your Own Artist Pastels photography landscape design ceramics yoga drawing and mosaic. Tuition ranges from 40 to 65 dollars with schedules through March 31. Call 785 242-8478 for details.
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Ottawa Community Arts Council
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Carnegie
Call
Decorating with carpet colors reflect personality and space
Homeowners seek personal expression in carpet choice with Mohawk executive noting color trends shift from uniform rust and green to diverse palettes. Light colors open small rooms while darker tones suit larger spaces. mixing hard surfaces and coordinating colors across rooms gains popularity.
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Precis Syndicate
Vickie Gilstrap
Mohawk Industries, Inc
Gilstrap
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