Ottawa woodworker crafts nativity sets after accident
Jim Coppoc, an Ottawa woodworker with a Santa Claus complex, turned a serious truck accident into a growing basement business crafting 27 piece nativity sets from pine, plus rocking horses, dolls cradles and more. Aware of time limits, he aims to keep prices affordable and quality high, with a future plan for a formal shop and distribution through Bible Book Stores.
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Diane Yeamans
Jim Coppoc
Coppoc
Ottawa
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Carol
Angel
Janet
Jim
Single Sock Mystery Solved
Dear Ann Landers column presents humorous sock mystery and practical explanations. It explains that washers do not eat socks and that singles are usually leftovers from holes, clingage, or getting stuck in dryer drums or washer sides. It also offers advice on unrelated roommate conflict and shoe scuff removal.
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Ann
Dubuque
Ann Landers
Conn
Scarsdale
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Paola Hosts Big Weekend of Run Arts Crafts and Bluegrass
Paola hosts its fifth Heartbeat Run and 12th Arts and Crafts Festival on June 14, sharing the weekend with the 14th Bluegrass Music Weekend at Lake Miola. Registration opens at 7 a.m. for 5K and 10K races with awards for top finishers and a Heartbeat shirt for all entrants. Fees are 7.50 before June 12 and 9 the day of. Arts festival runs 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. with cash prizes for fine arts and crafts. Bluegrass events run June 13 15 with performances by Roger and Janice Maddy and others. admission ranges from 4 to 12 dollars for different sessions and a three day pass is 12, children under 12 free.
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Paola
Paola Square
Paola Chamber of Commerce
Park Square
Paola Chamber
Lake
Precautions Against Summer Pests In Kansas
Harris News Service warns Kansas residents to guard against pests this summer. Bees, wasps, ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, spiders and other insects threaten health with toxic and allergic reactions. Avoid pest-heavy areas, protect skin with mild repellents, and watch children for secondary infections from bites. The piece also notes potential dangers from Deet and discusses a separate Mattel initiative on disability awareness.
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Kleila Carlson
Harris News Service
Kansas
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