Brownback Nominates Stegall for Kansas Supreme Court Seat
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback will consider former counsel Caleb Stegall for the Kansas Supreme Court seat opened by Justice Nancy Moritz. Stegall, 1999 KU Law graduate, previously Jefferson County attorney and state legal counsel, faces scrutiny over abortion views and ties to conservative groups. Also recommended were Karen Arnold Burger and Merlin Wheeler, both longtime jurists with KU ties and prior municipal or district roles.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas Supreme Court Court of Appeals
Caleb Stegall
High Court
Court of Appeals
Karen Arnold-Burger
Overland Park
Merlin Wheeler
Nancy Moritz
Circuit Court of Appeals
Brownback
Stegall
Kansas Court of Appeals
Kansas Senate
Nority
Paul Davis
Davis
Lawrence
Geneva College
Beaver Falls
University of Kansas School of Law
US. Circuit Court of Appeals
Foulston Siefkin Law Firm
Jefferson
Brownback Administration
Americans For Prosperity
David and
Charles Koch
Arnold Burger
Ipal
U.S
District of Kansas
KU School of Law
Wheeler
Lyon
Chase
Emporia
Dodge City Community College
Emporia State University
Washburn University School of Law
Lee Richardson Zoo Welcomes Colorado Granite Play Rocks
The Lee Richardson Zoo adds large Colorado granite boulders to a future nature play area funded by a grant from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with support from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Five year old Katherine Abrigo tested the rocks as Tarra Tyson notes plans for a grass maze hut sunflowers water feature and a spirit nest. Tyson emphasizes nature exposure shapes lifelong environmental attitudes and conservation interest for both children and adults.
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Colorado
Abrigo
Tarra Tyson
Zoo
Tyson
Duck Pond
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund
Jim Maddy
Association
Lee Richardson Zoo
Jayson Sann
Big Sur
McGinns Family Faces Provisional Ballot Mixups in Primary
Sedgwick County election officials say clerical errors caused provisional ballots for Sen Carolyn McGinns husband Mark and their son Caleb. Mark’s name billing misfiled split him to a different poll page, while Caleb’s address was outdated in 2012. Both ballots will be counted. officials apologize and cite safeguards.
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Carolyn McGinns
Mark McGinn
Carolyn McGinn
First United Methodist Church of
Valley Center
Caleb
Sedgwick County
McGinns
Sedgwick
Lehman
Kansas State biochemist advances Camelina biofuel crop
KU and Colorado State led a four year 1.5 million grant under Plant Feedstocks Genomics for Bioenergy to develop Camelina sativa as a biodiesel crop for the Great Plains. Durrett and team aim to lower oil viscosity so the oil can burn directly in diesel engines.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Timothy Durrett
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department of Energy
Colorado State University
Durrett
Great Plains
Camelina
Finney County rib sale and Stevens Park concert roundup
Orders for the FCHS annual pork rib sale are due by Aug 20 with pick up Aug 28 from 5 to 6 30 p m at the museum meeting room 403 S Fourth St Racks ribs cost 28 each smoked loins 32 and Webb's sauce 6 50 each Call 272 3664 to place orders Front desk hours 10 a m to 5 p m Mon Sat 1 to 5 p m Sun through Aug 12 Then 1 to 5 p m seven days a week thereafter Payment required Tidwells Russ and Debbie headline Stevens Park concert at 7 30 p m Sunday downtown Garden City Details at www gcrec com.
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Finney County Historical Society
Museum
S. Fourth St
Webb
Fchs Board of Directors
Stevens Park
Garden City
Russ
Debbie Tidwell
Gcrec.com
Emmaus House Cruise-In Tonight at Traditions Shoppe
The final Emmaus House Cruise-In of 2014 runs 7 to 9 tonight at Traditions Sandwich and Soda Shoppe on Grant Avenue. Cars in 1950s attire eligible for a first prize and TP Cruiser trophy. entry is $5 or a case of nonperishable food. Music by Mobile Music Masters. Free to the public. donations welcome.
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Grant Avenue
Laurel Street
Main
Eighth Streets
Grant
Emmaus House
Troubadour Stoney LaRue Headlines Aug 9 at Jax Grille
Oklahoma born star Stoney LaRue, winner of Texas Regional Radio Award Male Vocalist of the Year, performs at Jax Sports Bar Grille on Saturday Aug 9. Tickets available in advance. Details at stoneylarue.com or the venue’s Facebook page.
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Stoney LaRue
Jax Sports Bar & Grille
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court Nominating Commission
House
Katherine Abrigo
McGinn
the Eagle
Sus
E. Marys
Stephanie Bogner
FCHS
Tidwells
Troubadour
Stoney
LaRue
Garden City High School
Buffalo Way Blvd
Academy
Garden City Public
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