Garfield Elementary hosts Asia themed Family Night
More than 70 students parents and siblings gathered at Garfield Elementary for a monthly Family Night with an Asia theme. Linda Fredricks organized activities including origami samurai helmet making and China culture lessons with help from University of Kansas and Ottawa University students. Principal Jeff Green notes parent involvement boosts student success and that Family Night draws 100 plus attendees, splitting by grade levels each month.
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John Nowak
The
Ottawa Herald
Noel DeCock Jr
Noel Sr
Garfield Elementary
Jodie Garcia
Garfield
Linda Fredricks
Eugene Field
Ottawa University
Japan
China
University of Kansas
Fredricks
Jeff Green
Usd 290
Green
Time Change Extra Hour Prompts Battery Checks
Ottawa fire officials urge replacing smoke alarm batteries during fall back time on the last Sunday in October. Captain Dennis Nowatzke notes non working alarms cause most home fires and three children die daily. Working alarms cut death risk by half. annual battery change is vital.
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Ottawa
Dennis Nowatzke
Ottawa Fire Department
Nowatzke
Fire alarm coverage gaps prompt wireless interconnected option
Nearly 100 million American homes lack interconnected smoke alarms or remain under protected. Wireless technology could offer a lower cost way to install interconnected alarms in existing homes with alarms on every level and at least one in each bedroom.
Wellsville Seeks New Police Chief After Resignation
Wellsville begins search for a new police chief after Keith Churchill resigns. City Clerk Donna Layton says ads are out and council will consider successors at 7 p.m. November 9 at City Hall. The department employs three officers.
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Donna Layton
Keith Churchill
John Wilhite
Wellsville
Wellsville City Hall
Churchill
Ing
Layton
Treasures for the Home opens in Ottawa downtown
New specialty shop Treasures for the Home at 204 S. Main St. plans a Saturday opening. Owner Marcia Servatius aims for traditional contemporary home decor and gifts including Mikasa glassware, wall hangings, lamps, candles, and Christmas ornaments in a shop described as old world with wrought iron and bistro style.
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Carrie Butler
S. Main St
Butler
Ottawa
Marcia Servatius
Healthy Instinct
Mikasa
Servatius
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