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Lawyer dresses as a woman to protest old boys network
Rob Moodie a 67 year old lawyer appeared at Wellington High Court in a navy blue woman's suit with lace stockings and a purse to urge the judiciary to shed its male dominated culture. He asked to be addressed as Ms Alice and said his protest targets an insensitive old boys network while his family backs him. Moodie linked the move to a long running bridge case involving a farming couple blamed for a army built bridge collapse that killed a beekeeper.
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New Zealand
Rob Moodie
High Court
Dominion Post
Moodie
Alice
Courthouse could go to the dogs in Waco Texas
McLennan County officials consider a policy on animals in county facilities as complaints arise about dogs in the courthouse. Judge Ralph Strother defends Buff the cockerspaniel, saying the dog calms youths during adoptions and custody cases while the matter prompts continued debate.
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Waco
Texas
McLennan County
Lester Gibson
Gibson
Ralph Strother
Buff
Strother
Rewards in Child Rearing When to Avoid Them
Dr Dobson discusses limits on using rewards with children. He cautions against bribes for obedience, argues praise and non material incentives can motivate, and shares anecdotes about misuses such as chores paid as punishment or meant for routine duties. He also notes material rewards can backfire and suggests alternatives like praise and snacks in moderation.
Ottawa events calendar highlights variety of family activities
Herald staff list various Ottawa area happenings by Lenni Giacin. Story Time for ages 3 plus at the Ottawa Library 105 S Hickory St at 7 pm and Books and Babies for infants 6 to 21 months at 105 S Hickory St at 11 am. Summer Reading Craft at City Hall 101 S Hickory St 1 to 3 pm. Pet scrapbook crafts open to all ages. Bluegrass jam sessions at The Potter's Wheel Coffeehouse 101 S Main St at 4 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm. Farmer's Market in Orscheln lot 2008 S Princeton. Admission $1. under 5 must be with an adult.
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Ottawa Library
Hickory St
Commission Chambers
City Hall
S. Hickory St
Ottawa
Farmer’s Market
Orscheln Farm & Home Parking Lot
Princeton
Potter’s Wheel Coffeehouse
S. Main St
Day Camp at Celebration Hall and Community Programs
Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 2pm a Day Camp for incoming first to third graders at Celebration Hall Franklin County Fairgrounds costs 1 per child. PATH Exercise group runs 9am to 10am at Don Woodward Community Center 517 EB Ottawa. Ottawa Library offers Toddler Time at 9:15am and 10am for 21 to 36 month olds with a accompanying adult at 105 S Hickory St.
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Franklin County Fairgrounds
Don Woodward Community Center
Third St
Ottawa
Hickory St
Ottawa meeting schedule list reflects community events
A dense slate lists multiple Ottawa gatherings including Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon meetings at the First Baptist Church basement and Ottawa Living Sober at the First Christian Church. Other entries cover Eagles, Ottawan personnel, Low Vision Group, library board, cancer foundation, Celebrate Recovery, Optimist breakfast, Retail Committee, and Kiwanis meetings at local venues with times spanning morning to evening.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Ottawa
Eagles Aerie
Eagles Hall
15Th St
Ottawa Personnel Association
Ransom Memorial
S. Main St
Fourth
Low Vision Group
Ottawa Retirement Village
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
Hickory St
al Anon
On the Road and Museum Events in Lawrence Kansas
Writer Lenni Giacin presents On the Road at Lawrence venues from noon to 4 pm for an ice cream festival with music and cars hosted by the Lawrence Youth Education Association at South Park Gazebo. The Spencer Museum of Art hosts Between the Wars photography from 1920 to 1940 featuring Adams Bourke-White Abbe. Family Day at the Spencer Museum runs 1 pm to 3 pm with hands-on activities for all ages.
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South Park Gazebo
Lawrence
Ansel
Adams
Margaret Bourke- White
James Edward Abbe
Spencer Museum of Art
University of Kansas, Lawrence
Spencerart.ku
Spencerart.ku.edu
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