December 2022
A parent doesn’t feel jolly about Santa
Dear Amy: I live in a country that celebrates a tradition that I am, at best, uneasy with. It involves a bizarre ritual by which parents of small children routinely lie to them about the existence of an elderly domestic intruder who supposedly brings small chocolate statues of himself along with toys and gifts once a year (spoiler alert: the parents buy this stuff ).
Rosalind Joy Rappard
Rosalind Joy Rappard Perdue was born October 8, 1953 in Ottawa, Kansas, and passed away December 5, 2022 in Overland Park, Kansas at the age of 69. She attended Marion Springs Elementary School, Baldwin High School, and graduated in 1971 from Ottawa High School.
Commissioners proceed with plans for open-air fitness court
Ottawa city commissioners have green-lighted a project to install a modern open-air fitness court in one of the city’s public parks. The project, which was discussed during the commission’s Dec.
A white Christmas?
A winter storm system is predicted to move into Kansas Wednesday and Thursday, bringing snow and bitterly cold temperatures, which could make travel difficult for the Christmas holidays. Accumulating snowfall is expected from Wednesday night through Thursday across the state with the potential for four inches in some areas by Thursday.
CH boys looking to finish games strong
Finishing off close games is something a team learns how to do. The Central Heights boys basketball team is not quite there yet.
Lady Braves roll by Avila
The Ottawa University women’s wrestling team battled four teams at the Avila Duals on Friday in Kansas City. Ottawa went 1-3 in the duals.
West Franklin Wrestling
West Franklin Wrestling Council Grove Boys JV and Girls tournament JV Boys 144: Wyatt McCullough, 0-3; 150: Josh Foster, 2-2; 165 Samuel McCalpine-Smith, 2-0 (first). Girls 125: Kate Shepherd, 1-3.
Lady Braves upset William Jewell
The Ottawa University women’s basketball team finished off its 2022 in style. The Lady Braves nipped William Jewell, 63-62, in an exhibition contest in Liberty, Missouri.
Eagles fall to rival Burlington
The Wellsville and Burlington boys basketball teams have turned into a good rivalry the past few years. The two schools have met for some big games, including substate contests.