Ottawa senior enters VFW patriotic art contest
Ottawa High School senior Laura Devore enters the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art contest. Her poster uses red white and blue symbols with a Hiroshima blood stripe motif and Statue of Liberty as the centerpiece. State winners notified in spring may advance to nationals for a $1000 prize and a trip to the Academy of Achievement and the 1987 VFW Auxiliary National Convention.
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Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Clippings
A Reader columns feature several letters and responses about responsible action after spotting a drunk driver, redecorating a former child’s room, and fair player selection. Scott’s intervention is praised, while a safer option via police is suggested. Barbara’s room dispute is resolved with a three month limit. a 5-foot student recounts diverse athletic success and leadership, praising self belief.
World Day of Prayer marked by Ottawa church bells
Ottawa church bells will peal at 1 p.m. Friday to mark the Centennial World Day of Prayer. A 1:30 p.m. observance at Faith Lutheran Church will be sponsored by Ottawa Church Women United. The event, started in 1887, involves Christians in about 170 countries with materials written by an International Committee. Church Women United has sponsored CWU materials since 1941.
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Fitness Theme For CWC Ottawa Luncheon
The Christian Women's Club of Ottawa assembles for a March luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday March 12 with a theme of fitness covering mental physical and religious aspects. Brenda Cummings an aerobics instructor presents Energetic while Donna Humphrey selects music to fit Vibrant and special speaker Marlene Schlatter addresses Exercising.
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Theater group plans trip to Glass Menagerie in KC
Theater enthusiasts join Ottawa Community Arts Council and Ottawa Civic Theater for a group visit to Missouri Repertory Theater at the University of Missouri in Kansas City for a March 22 matinee of The Glass Menagerie. Group rate is $10, deadline March 9, call 242-8478 to reserve. car pools depart 12:30 p.m. for a 2 p.m. show with dine and return options.
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Garfield Balloons to Kick Off National Pen Pal Contest
Garfield School will launch 300 helium balloons at 1 p.m. on Thursday March 12 as part of Weekly Reader’s Writing Pals Balloon Contest. The school is the sole Ottawa participant this year, with a $500 prize for the farthest returned message and 100 runner-ups.
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