Kindly atheist just wants to say ‘no’
Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency Dear Amy: I am an atheist. I believe in practicing kindness and respect for other people’s views.
September 2022
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Recipients will be honored Thursday
This year’s Ottawa High School Wall of Honor recipients will be inducted during a banquet this week at the high school. This year’s inductees include Sandi Staneart, who graduated from OHS in 1959, and Wanda Shumway Temm and Dr.
Key Takeaways from the Sept. 21 Franklin County Commission meeting
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting at the Franklin County Annex on Sept. 21.
Scheckel earns degrees from Baylor
Sydney Kay Scheckel, Richmond was one of more than 730 Baylor University graduates who received their degrees during summer commencement ceremonies Aug. 13 in the Ferrell Center. President Linda A. Livingstone,Ph.D.,presided over the ceremonies with Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., and the deans of Baylor’s 12 colleges and schools presenting the candidates for graduation. Nearly 50 faculty members served as marshals and ushers during commencement.
Ladies’ Night Out set for Oct. 7
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce is again hosting Ladies’ Night Out from 1-7 p.m. Friday, Oct.
Miller named to NextGen Under-30 List
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Liaison, Ryland Miller, was named earlier this month to the Kansas Department of Commerce’s inaugural NextGen Under-30 Kansas list. The Under-30 Kansas program recognizes outstanding professionals age 30 and under from across the state in a variety of fields from education to the arts to finance.
Building Bridges
Jaimie Swindler is building bridges. As a special-education teacher for adults ages 18-21, Swindler provides transition services for her students, helping them bridge the gap between high school and living in the real world.
Braves attempt to ‘finish’ games strong
The Ottawa University football team’s first halves are strikingly different from the second halves. It is like a new team plays in the second half of games.
Minor home repair leads to major hot mess
Dear Amy: I’m a middle-aged man. My sister who lives out of state and stays in touch with hometown friends connected me with one of her friends “Susan,” who needed help with a minor home repair.
City is three-time award winner
The City of Ottawa’s water distribution and wastewater collection department was recognized for its efforts recently at the Kansas Water Environment Association’s joint annual conference in Topeka.