Ottawa native's sister publishes book on children's counts
Kathleen Estes of Cincinnati sister of Rosemary Honn published The Mermaid's Purse a vividly illustrated counting book for children. Estes who lives in Ohio has illustrated cookbooks religious titles and a six book workbook series and works as a staff designer for a toy company. She donated a copy to the Ottawa Library.
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KU marks 125th commencement amid sweltering heat
About 4,000 University of Kansas graduates marched down Mount Oread to Memorial Stadium as 25,000 spectators watched. Chancellor Robert E. Hemenway conferred the degrees in a sunny Sunday ceremony marking the university's 125th commencement.
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Ottawa Herald Home Delivery Rates and Services
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Grandfather plans 1000 mile search for fugitive in Texas
Richard Keyes Sr says he will travel from Indiana to the Davis Mountains in West Texas to look for his grandson Richard Keyes III, 22, who fled after the Republic of Texas standoff. Keyes III is wanted on federal charges of organized crime activity and kidnapping tied to an April 27 hostage incident. accomplice Mike Matson was killed May 5. Authorities halted the manhunt May 6 due to cost, but will continue if possible.
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Residents recall 57 twister in Ruskin Heights tragedy
ANSAS CITY MO AP 1957 Ruskin Heights tornado killed 44 people and damaged more than 600 homes. Denise Woodling, 3, died after being separated from her mother Treva Woodling, who was paralyzed. The storm crossed Kansas City area, injuring 500+, with deaths including Ruskin High School staff and a child found among debris.
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Crestview Nursing Home Faces Ongoing Financial Losses
Crestview, squeezed by home health care and assisted living, carries high costs as it beds patients needing around-the-clock skilled nursing. Lewis says the facility has posted losses for about two years, with modest monthly deficits of a thousand dollars or two. He remains optimistic but no turnaround has appeared.
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Crestview
Ottawa High seniors reflect on education and journey ahead
OHS seniors credit teachers parents and friends for shaping them during 13 years of school. Piotrowsky praises the journey and perseverance while Kay compares graduation to shedding training wheels. Jaime Watts unveils a class gift honoring retiring teachers Deanna Kimes and Ed Spigle with plaques and roses as seven co-valedictorians and co-salutatorians are announced.
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Ottawa High School
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Amanda Leinaker
Kari van Horn
Rachelle Ferris
Katie Adamson
Raula Hepner
Kara Seeger
Graduation Reflections Highlight Germer’s Commencement Address
OU President Harold Germer urged graduates to blend tolerance and generosity as they apply their education. He noted many alumni and honored Weiss and Jack Patty with honorary degrees, detailing Weiss and Patty’s roles in American Baptist institutions and their careers. A full list of campus graduates is slated for Tuesday’s Herald.
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Weiss
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Midwest
Diversified Service Corporation
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Herald
Ottawa hosts large summer festival with bands and fireworks
JAYCEES present stories and songs by Sandy Brown and Jean Pouncil alongside The City Band. A big fireworks display, crafts booths, food and beverages, and local entertainers are set for a daylong event. Saturday features Fred Krebs as William Jennings Bryan and other talks. Sunrise Service closes the celebration on July 6. Mayes aims for 10 000 to 15 000 attendees, acknowledging it’s a starting point.
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Jean Pouncil
Fred Krebs
William Jennings Bryant
Jim White Cloud Rhodd
Iowa
Kansas
Forest Park
Ottawa
Mayes
Weather outlook for Birmingham and surrounding region
A clearing trend with a low around 40 and light variable winds. Wednesday brings a chance of thunderstorms mainly west with lows in the upper 40s northeast to lower 50s elsewhere and highs in the 60s. Thursday adds a thunderstorm chance with lows in the 50s and highs 60s central and east to 70s west.
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