Cancer Society Honors Two Founding Members
Two founders of the Franklin County Chapter of the American Cancer Society received honorary life memberships at the annual meeting. Joan Cook and Miriam Troutman, both undergoing cancer treatment, helped organize the unit in 1978 and coordinated rides to Kansas City.June Butler installed as chapter president. Elizabeth Reznicek becomes secretary. Ann McLain named vice president. Paul Archer treasurer.
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Franklin County
American Cancer Society
Joan Cook
N. Mulberry
Miriam Troutman
Ottawa
Elizabeth Reznicek
Reznicek
Ann McLain
Paul Archer
Butler
McLain
Marty Ralston
Kansas
Doubletree Inn
Kansas City
June Lockhart
Kansas Woman Talks With Reagan During Capitol Visit
Sara Horak of Delta Kansas, tour coordinator for a group of 45 northeast Kansans, spoke with President Reagan after meeting Senate Leader Bob Dole in his Capitol office. Reagan said his plane was above the clouds 31,000 feet as the group toured Washington before returning via Gettysburg after a weeklong trip.
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Washington
Reagan
Kansas
Sara Horak
Delta
Kan
Senate
Bob Dole
Capitol
Neb
Dole
Mrs. Horak
President
Children Need Help Think Nutrition For Snacks
Nutrition expert Mark Clarke urges better snack balance at Ottawa University seminar. He promotes NEET snacks, whole foods, and easy prep to curb junk food, with ideas like Mexi-America Bean Dip and Microwave Granola. Emphasizes parental example and microwave friendly, budget snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Mark Clarke
Ottawa University
Clarke
Walter earns Friend of 4H Award at Ottawa dinner
Walter Joe, Franklin County agriculture treasurer and Ottawa Middle School industrial arts teacher, received the Friend of 4H Award at the annual dinner honoring 4-H donors and volunteers though he could not attend due to hospitalization. The ceremony honored 11 nominees including Tim Horne Gary Knop and Joe Blake. About 300 attended with Ottawa High School Cytones performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Joe Walter
Walter
Franklin County Agriculture Society
Franklin County
Tim Horne
Baldwin City
Gary
Diana Knop
Centropolis
Joe Blake
Blake Farm
Joe Blake Jr
McDonald’s
Kathy Schlotzhauer
Fair Board
Joyce Wasmund
Princeton Rfd
Peoria
Pepin
Briles School
Florence Milliman
Pomona
James Lancaster
Buddy Griffin
George Marstall
Anchor
Cytones
Transplant recipient shares joy and donor message
A kidney transplant recipient recounts life after surgery, thanking the donor family and urging donor transparency. The letter notes regained energy, daily tasks, and gratitude, while Ann Landers weighs in on donor anonymity and the value of informing families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Kidney Foundation
Portage
Wis
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Cancer Society
Bob
Bennie
Gettysburg
Happy
Melanie Dawn Bowers
Donald Bowers
Erin LeaAnn Crane
Gary Crane
RFD
Erin
Kelli
Kodi
Mildred Barber
W. 10Th
Ralph Crane
Oak
Bert Jones
Mulberry
Denver
Grand Ole Opry
Bill Monroe
the Auditorium
Butlers
Winchips
N. Main
Ramada Vnn South
S. Topeka Blvd
Topeka
Singer
MR. Olevar
Lear
Ramada Inn
Wed
Park Inn International
S. Topeka Topeka
Best Western H
S. Priotta
Thur
Masters
Lawrence
ETON
Sian's Cleaning Service
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