Democrats see gains as Kansas shifts toward moderates
Kansas Democrats report increased staff and volunteers aided by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Allan White notes crowd support with Sebelius stickers amid party realignment as Johnson County and Garden City figures glimpse defections. Party aims to contest all congressional seats and state offices, while volunteers boost turnout across Kansas.
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Gates
Saline County
Allan White
Kathleen Sebelius
Saline
Mark Parkinson
Johnson County
Paul Morrison
Phill Kline
White
Kansas
Garden City
Finney County
Lon Wartman
Mark
Parkinson
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Amaya Smith
State Board of Education
Salina
Kathleen
Supreme Court Justice Nuss apologizes for discussion with senators
Justice Nuss says he regrets a spontaneous lunch diagram inquiry about school finance. he self reported and recused from the case after a reporter questioned possible court-legislature contact. Badgerow defends him saying no dishonest motive, while a House panel investigates potential influence on votes and reveals Sebelius was informed in March.
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Land Park
Nuss
Badgerow
Commission
Kay McFarland
Supreme Court
Morris
House Committee
Learning center moves to campus for GED ESL civics courses
The center will relocate from 1401 Buffalo Jones Ave to St. Dominic Church on JC Street from June 30 while construction on the GCCC Administration Building finishes. Enrollment for GED is always open with the next class starting July 11. ESL and civics enroll July 10 18 at East Garden Village. Fees are 20 for ESL GED and 30 for civics with funding from a federal grant of about 94000 dollars and local support from GCCC and USD 457.
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Quakenbush
Perez
Adel Parr
JC St
GCCC
East Garden Village
E. U.S. Highway 50
Garden City Parents as Teachers marks 15th year
The Garden City program funds home visits monthly and screenings twice a year, with daily play groups and monthly parent meetings. Educators track social, intellectual, motor and cognitive milestones, offer activity ideas, and refer families to Russell Child Development Center if needed. Spanish materials are provided and simple toymaking tips use common household items. Enrollment is 385 families, with 64 referrals to Russell. Call 276-5194 for info.
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Becker
Russell Child Development Center
N. Flem
Ing St
Russell
Heather Curler
Durler
Phillips
Garden City
Kansas
Debate highlights complexity of Cessna arrests
In Wichita, debate centers on immigration and factory labor. Advocates argue jobs moved to Mexico for cheap labor while critics say U.S. workers lose opportunities. Ortega, an immigrant worker, describes lingering fear of deportation and exposes alleged use of illegal immigrants by Cessna. The AP cross checks indicate several names match indicted workers.
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Mexico
U.S
Larkin
Wichita
Cessna
Stangarone
Ortega
Gay music director takes post at Lutheran church in Kansas City
Joe Nadeau, 36, who left St. Agnes Catholic Church after contract non renewal over his views on celibacy and homosexuality, is hired as music director at First Lutheran Church in Mission Hills, Kansas. He had led Heartland Men's Chorus and directed multiple ensembles at St. Agnes before joining First Lutheran.
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Kansas City, Mo
Joe Nadeau
St. Agnes Catholic Church
Nadeau
First Lutheran Church
Mission Hills
Kan
Kansas City
Joe
Keith Hohly
First Lutheran
Heartland Men’s Chorus
St. Agnes
Roeland Park
James Keleher
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Habla Espanol
E. Fulton Terrace
Janet Colson
Lutheran Church
L & L Floor Covering Inc
N. Main
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