Ottawa University gym planned in $30,000 drive
July 1913 Ottawa Herald notes an executive committee launches a fundraising campaign for a new Ottawa University gymnasium. The project seeks at least $30,000, with possible expansion if funds allow. Deputy county clerk prepares jury box for next year listing 420 names, noting no women on the pool though voting rights were gained last November. legislature allows women to opt out of jury service.
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Ottawa University
Board of Trustees
Ottawa
Ottawa bandleader Bob Green keeps baton in motion amid local groups
Bob Green, 70, anchors the Ottawa City Band and Junkyard Jazz at the Lawrence American Legion and First United Methodist Church in Ottawa. He mentors students like Anna Pruitt, sharing tips and leadership while stressing the joy audiences feel and the need to stay active to remain proficient. He plans to keep playing as long as he can perform well.
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Lawrence
Green
Junkyard
Lawrence American Legion
Sixth St
First United Methodist Church
Fourth St
Ottawa
Ottawa City
Anna Pruitt
Ottawa High School
Bob
Jayhawker
Pruitt
Paquette
Steve Baker
Baker
Obituary for 4 Year Old Asher James Leonard
Asher James Leonard, 4, died June 30, 2013, at his Ottawa Kansas home with family beside him. A celebration of life is set for July 9, 2013 at Fredrikson Chapel Ottawa University. A visitation is July 8, 2013 Dengel & Son Mortuary Ottawa. Cremation with private inurnment later. Born November 17, 2008 in Overland Park Kansas to Jacob Jake Leonard and Shannon Witt Leonard.
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Asher James Leonard
Ottawa
Kan
Fredrikson Chapel
Ottawa University
Ily
Dengel & Son Mortuary
Overland Park, Kan
Jacob
Jake” and
Shannon (Witt) Leonard
Budget cuts loom for Kansas extension and 4-H programs
State Legislature budget cuts to higher education may trickle to Frontier Extension District 11 serving Franklin and Osage counties. Director Fran Richmond says budgets are being built with unknown university support, risking 4-H offerings for about 500 youths and other education via radio meetings and clinics. Offices in Ottawa and Lyndon remain, with contact numbers for residents.
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Abby Eckel
Frontier Extension District
Franklin County
Kansas State University
Fran Richmond
Richmond
University
Frontier District
Osage
Franklin
Kansas
Kansas State Research and Extension
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
S. Main St
Ottawa
W. 15Th St
Lyndon
New traffic lights near K-68 and Davis Road progress
An old Davis Avenue sign sits on the sidewalk as workers finish the new traffic lights at the K-68 Davis Road intersection. Testing of the yellow caution lights was planned for today while full operation awaits pavement and project completion. Killough Construction Inc. of Ottawa was forecast to finish in the fall according to city officials.
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Davis Avenue
Davis Road
Killough Construction Inc
Ottawa
Smokey the Long-Haired Kitten Seeks Loving Home
Smokey, a four month old kitten with long silky fur, is looking for a caring home. He enjoys gentle play and affectionate interactions, perfect for a patient owner who will help him grow confident and happy.
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Smokey
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Marlo Showalter
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