Franklin County Extension Tea and New Home Family Newsletter
Franklin County Extension hosts a Spring Tea with guest Cathy McClay of Interior Motives at Westminster Presbyterian Ottawa. The event includes decorating tips and awards for Homemaker Units, plus a jazz band performance. A new Kansas State University Franklin County newsletter targets young families aged 18 to 35 with four pages on Healthy Lifestyles Living Resourcefully and local extension programs. It offers a five week Preserve It food preservation course by a Kansas State University specialist with a $5 registration due by April 4. The U.S. General Services Administration sells surplus government property by auction spot bid or sealed bid, with vehicles a major item. details warn buyers to inspect items and beware unreliable firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchal
Mages County
Franklin County Extension
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ottawa
Cathy McClay
McClay
Ottawa High School
Ed Lammers
Kansas State University
Franklin County Extension Service
Young Families
Franklin County Extension Office
U.S. General Services Administration
GSA
Treasury
Hoisington Vet Runs Mobile Clinic for Pets at Home
Hoisington Kansas veterinarian Anne M. Martin operates a Mobile Pet Clinic from her home, offering at home house calls for pets with a $5 base fee plus treatment. The clinic uses a camper and on site kennel, enabling flexible care for dogs, cats, and small livestock while balancing family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoisington
Kan
Barton County
Anne M. Martin
DVM
Martin
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Omaha
Neb
John
Remembering a Youthful Driver's Fatal Drive
A Dear Abby column urging teens to drive safely recounts a first person plea from a 17 year old killed in a car crash. The narrative tracks fear, grief, and the desire for one more chance to live, urging responsibility behind the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
A.W
Flint, Mich
Mom
Camp Aldersgate offers weekend relief for families
In Little Rock, Camp Aldersgate runs a weekend respite program for handicapped children ages 6 to 16, supported by volunteers 14 and older. The camp, owned by the United Methodist Church on 120 wooded acres, serves about 48 weekends yearly, funded largely by state and federal grants and donations. Families say the program strengthens bonds, allows time for other members, and enables shared experiences like attending Razorback games or church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Aldersgate
Annie Yarbrough
United Methodist Church
Arkansas
Arkansas University
Ms. Yarbrough
Julie Mills
Julie
Sherry Mills
Carl
Jana Sobczak
Rusty Wright
Chris Hall
Jon Pope
Mark Simpson
Gram
Camp Aldersgate
Bikers Sought For St Jude's Bike-A-Thon Held In Ottawa
Ottawa residents are invited to join the Wheels for Life Bike-A-Thon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on April 5 at Forest Park. Organizer Walt Jamison notes the ride honors Jaime, a leukemia patient, with funds supporting children with severe diseases. Sponsors pledging per mile and rider registration are available at Ottawa stores and by calling Jamison at 255-4403.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jude
Ottawa
Walt Jamison
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Federal Supply Service Bureau
E. Bannister Rd
Kansas City
Cloris Boucek
American Family Life Assurance of
Columbus
St. Jude’s
Charlotte’s
Chat
Curt
Heckel Bros. Hair Dressing
Charlotte Sar
Becky Raley
Erson
Becky Wichman
Marva Brock
Nedra Porter
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