The Undoubtable 4 H Mother Of The Year Award
A whimsical Ottawa area tale follows a 4 H mother who joins a county fair journey to Richmond via Emporia with lambs and exhibits. Amid misdirections and exits the group finally reaches Richmond, earning the humorous honor of performing beyond the call of duty while remaining anonymous.
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Mother
Freddie
Blake
Ottawa
Mages
Richmond
Garnett
Homewood
Williamsburg
Emporia
Laurel and Hardy
Lambe
Franklin County Fair
Here
Freedom to Be A 4-H Celebration of Youth Rights
A poetic piece celebrating 4-H youth freedoms and aspirations across ages from five to seventeen. It envisions diverse talents and experiences from livestock shows to crafts, riding, reading, caring for others, and fundraising for medical cures. The text emphasizes personal growth, community support, and the spirit of service embodied by 4-H.
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Engineers
Remembering De McGlashan Horse Leader Of Our County
Obituary tribute to De McGlashan former 4-H horse project leader with Full O Pepper club in Franklin County. Highlights her move from Johnson County seven years ago, her role guiding county wide horse activities, teaching methods, and impact on Shawn Kevin and Kelly. Describes her teaching style, dress, and dedication to youth and horse projects before pursuing a master’s degree at Kansas State University.
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Phyllis Schamle
de McGlashan
Kansas State University
Franklin County
Johnson County
Briles School
Shawn
Kevin
Kelly
Mother de
McGlashen
Japanese Girl Part Of Family Japanese Girl Part Of Family
A Franklin County family hosts 12 year old Akiko Fukuda from Ebina Japan as part of a 4 H exchange with Labo program. Updates cover letters gifts trips to Estes Park Worlds of Fun and the joy of cross cultural friendship.
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Kansas
Franklin County
Akiko Fukuda
Akiko
Ottawa University
Aki
Ebina
Tokyo
Yokohama
Japan
Getas
Franklin
Johnson Counties
Colorado
Estes Park
Snoopy
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Richmond Fair
Joan Istas
Emporia State University
Linda Blakes
Trent Lancaster
Larry Mayes
Lincoln School
Blake's
Ottawa Co-Op
N. Main
Bill Blake
RFD
Jill Cartmil
S. Elm Poultry
Kevin McGlashon
Rural
Wellsville Horse
Ronald Berr
Ash Automotive
Debbie Chambers
Rural Wellsville
Santa Fe
Peoples State Bank
Laurie Bromert
Dan Post
Richardson's
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