Priest dismissed after marrying secretary in New York
Rev Timothy Pasek, pastor of St Adalbert Church in Queens for a decade, was suspended then dismissed after marrying his secretary Darlene Smith. He kept priestly duties briefly after marriage before removal. the diocese cited celibacy rules and a prior health concern in the dismissal. They moved to Arizona in July with Smith’s 14 year old stepson.
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St. Adalbert
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Brooklyn
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Pasek
Darlene Smith
Arizona
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City negotiators defend Kohl's deal process and lessons
City officials defend the Kohl's negotiation after the 1.2 million proposal evolved to 900000. They acknowledge mixed signals, better communication needs, and staff involvement from engineering and finance. Commissioners stress learning, transparency, and timely information amid public feedback.
City budget shifts mill levy and big projects debated
City commissioners voted to keep the mill levy at 30.65 for 2002 while removing CASA and Big Brothers Big Sisters from the budget. They kept a $1.2 million plan for a new electric service center, with $680,000 saved and remaining financed by borrowing if needed. A $3 million KDHE loan funds Wheatland Electric related water projects tied to a reverse osmosis plant, potentially increasing water costs by about 20 cents per 1000 gallons. A contract update and construction authorization remain pending with a commission meeting set for August 14.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Whitham
Mesa
Wheatland Electric Co-op
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Commissioners
Wheatland Electric
Wheatland
Bob Halloran
Garden City
Eighth St
Lawmakers Set August Hearings On Foster Care Oversight
Lawmakers announce hearings in August on foster care oversight as the state agency reorganizes finances and pays outstanding subcontractors. Kansas Children Service League faced payment gaps to North Central Kansas subcontractors but reports bills are now settled. A subcommittee report to guide interim committees on foster care hearings will be reviewed at the August 23 meeting.
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Kansas Children’s Service League
Kansas
Kohl's to Build in Garden City Under $900,000 Deal
The Garden City commission approved an agreement with Kohl's for $900,000 over 20 years to aid development. The plan, discussed since February, involves a sales tax rebate funded from city and county portions. If Kohl's earns $10 million yearly profit, it would take eight years to recoup the amount. at $900,000 over 20 years, $6 million annual revenue would be required.
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Bob Halloran
Halloran
Mesa
Melinda
Hitz
Kohl's
Tim Cruz
Cruz
Kohl
Kohl’s
Garden City
Frank Holland
Sam Lane
Duane West
Finney County
Teresa Southern
FCC Detariffing Edges Long Distance Plans Toward Consumers
The FCC moves to inform customers by requiring long distance firms to post rate terms and conditions. Southwestern Bell asserts compliance and says bills won’t change. By July 31 firms must post rates online and at offices. by Jan 28 2002 international plans must also be disclosed.
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Kruse
FCC
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