Volunteer honored for art therapy and service in Kansas
Erica Thompson of Ottawa to be named Outstanding Volunteer at the InterHab annual conference in Overland Park on Oct 3. Thompson runs group art therapy from home, supplies classes and most art materials, with a history as a scenic artist in the 1950s and long volunteer work since 2001.
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Erica Thompson
Ottawa
InterHab
Overland Park
Thompson
COF
Starlight
Kansas City
CCF
Business groups push for city manager style school plan
Ottawa and Franklin County leaders face a push from OFCED and the Chamber to prioritize school facilities. Larry Felix, OFCED president and Ransom Memorial Hospital administrator, urges upfront leadership and improved public communication to shape economic future. The piece argues for broader community input beyond business interests and warns against lingering behind the scenes influence in education and governance.
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Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
Franklin County
Larry Felix
O/FCED
Chamber
OFCED
G/FCED
Felix
Ransom Memorial Hospital
First major Wall Street trial opens in New York
Two early cases from the Wall Street scandals era begin in Manhattan courtrooms. Dennis Kozlowski and Frank Quattrone face trial, with Kozlowski linked to Tyco lootings and lavish spending. Swartz stands trial with him on related charges, while defenses claim the questioned sums were board approved loans and bonuses. Judges and jurors await complex testimony and potential revelations.
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Wall Street
New York
Manhattan
Dennis Kozlowski
Tyco International Ltd
Frank Quattrone
Kozlowski
Tyco Financial
Mark Swartz
Michelangelo
David
Swartz
Tyco
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Walter Lohaus
Lohaus
Miami County
Experience Works
Green Thumb
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Anderson County
East Kansas Agri-Energy
Bill Pracht
Ekae Board
Anderson
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Commerce Department
Bush
Richard Yamarone
Argus Research Corp
Gray
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Professional Guide
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