Neighbors mailbag celebrates local children birthdays
Paige Nicole Grogan turns three on June 21, daughter of Scott and Wendie Grogan of Omaha Nebraska. Blake Robert Wallis also turns three on May 27, son of Damon and Jan Wallis of Ottawa with siblings Brady and Jessica and grandparents listed. Grace Elizabeth Collins celebrates her second birthday on June 4, daughter of Curt and Pam Collins with brother Nick and grandparents Mike Ginger Krentz and Leah Ottawa and Larry Pomona plus great grandmother Eleanor Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige Nicole Grogan
Scott
Wendie Grogan
Omaha
Patrick
Parker
William and
Dottie Jensen
Leawood
James
Doris Grogan
Ottawa
Blake Robert Wallis
Damon
Jan Wallis
Brady
Jessica
Bob and
Mary Redeker
Jerry
Carol Wallis
Grace Elizabeth Collins
Curt
Pam Collins
Nick Chinn
Mike
Ginger Krentz
Topeka
Leah Collins
Larry Collins
Pomona
Eleanor Cole
Ulster Project pairs Irish and Kansan youths in exchange
Andrew Bach reports on the Ulster Project, a 28 year old cultural exchange linking Northern Ireland youths with American students. In Saline the 24 students on a St Francis West ropes course faced frustration and focus, building communication and understanding as Protestant and Catholic peers from Portadown join Hutchinson youths for a monthlong program aimed at easing political and military tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bach
Saline Journal
Ulster Project
Northern Ireland
St. Francis West
W. Cloud
Kim Thimesch
Hutchinson
Travis Emerson
McPherson
Annie McGuinness
Portadown
Eagles and VFW Auxiliary items at state convention
At the Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention Roger Milbern earned the Good Service Award Tara Florentin received the Pat Hill Ritual Award and both Leslie and Tara Florentin were elected State Trustees for the coming year Doris Beers was named State Project Chairman and Best Friend Anita Findley became District Director Frank Fritts was named State Membership Chairman and Priscilla Fritts the State Photographer John Fritts will head the State Spina Bifida Committee The Auxiliary plans over 1400 dollars to the Franklin County Coalition for Children on June 20 and several hundred to the Franklin County Cancer Foundation on July 18 Bingo resumes July 8 at 7 15 p m at the Eagles Lodge Meanwhile VFW Auxiliary Ottawa Memorial No 5901 met June 26 at 7 p m with 18 members present and plans include a School of Instruction August 4 at 9 a m No 6397 Communications National Home and Community Service reports and a hospital trip to benefit patients A Vic Perry Bill Abbott special dance followed with guests from area towns and the T N T Club of Ottawa set for July 20 at the Ottawa Middle School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Order of Engles
Roger Milbern
Tara Florentin
Leslie
Doris Beers
Anita Findley
Frank Fritts
Priscilla Fritts
John Fritts
Franklin County Coalition For Children
Franklin County Cancer Foundation
Eagles Lodge
W-F
Ruby Sellens
Zelma Wehrle
National Home
Sandy
Clara Holiday
Betty Ewbank
Madine Frizzell
Mary Jo Hopkins
Jean McCloud
Martin
Snooky Horn
Mattie Perry
Betty Lambert
Town and Country 4 H Club meets with fair prep notes
The Town and Country 4 H Club met at Celebration Hall at 7 p.m. President Eric Hazen led the meeting with pledges and roll call. Kristen Kay reported fairground help on July 12 and other pre fair entry dates. The group then toured the fair on July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town & Country
Celebration Hall
Eric Hazen
Jesse Vega
Chad Coffman
Council
Kristen Kay
Amy Shoemaker
Carousel Craft in Brooklyn Builds Global Whimsy
In a East New York workshop Fabricon Carousel Company crafts one of a kind carousels for malls and parks worldwide. Marvin Sylver notes demand as artisans hand paint panels install frames and motors for projects from Orlando to Macau. A 22 foot model sells for about 200000 with larger pieces costing more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Fabrican Carousel Company
Marvin Sylver
China
Saudi Arabia
Hong Kong
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Singapore
Chicago
East New York
Fabricon
Lake Square
Orlando
Fla
Who
Sylver
Grand Forks
N.C
Macau
Larry Scollo
Riverfront Park
Nashville
Tenn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grogan
Collins
Ulster
Keith King
Bnsurance
E. Loy Okawa
State Farm Life Insurange Gy. Home Office
Bloomingian, Hl
VFW
Ottawa Memorial
Ralph Loyd
Wal-Mart
Helen Foushee
R. Burns Service
Mike Pratt
National Home and Auxiliary
Ottawa Promenaders
Vic Perry
Bill Abbott
Ottawa Middle School
Imperia
Osage City
Gardner, Garnett
Osawatomie
Lawrence
T.N.T. Club
Dale
Janice Stead
Emporia
The
Kansas State Callers Association
Rambling Ranchers
Richmond
Richmond Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station No. 2
Fire Department
Golden Eagle
Harrahs
Mayetta
Fis
Otemeer Ucm Hack
Ake
Aea
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