Deportation stay sparks mix of relief and loss for immigrants
Immigrants from Guatemala to Argentina react to Friday’s policy change granting relief to up to 800,000 young people who entered the United States as youths. Cortes, Grijalba, and others describe heartbreak at being deported or sidelined, while families hope siblings may stay. Cortes recalls studying in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and Grijalba reflects on life in Fairfield, California, as they face new realities in Honduras and Guatemala City.
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Adoption Memoir Details A Mother and Daughters Journey
Sarah Avila and her daughter Anna chronicle a seven year struggle to conceive and the surprise adoption of Anna and Joy in February 2007. The book recounts fears and trust issues, journaling as healing, and faith in God's timing as the family grows with Brooklyn joining later.
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Cardboard Canoe Race Ends in Photo Finish
S.S. Titanic led the first leg then finished narrowly ahead of the Macaw in a cardboard boat race. Lifeguards aided and a girls versus boys clash followed, with Titanic captain Mark Frank praising the victory after a wobbling, unstable voyage.
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Kansas WWII Honor Flights on Hold as Groups Restructure
After losing federal funding in 2011 Central Prairie Honor Flights faces disruption while Kansas veterans seek new organizers. Hutchinson based Kansas Honor Flight plans smaller group trips by air and Wichita booster Herb Duncan explores alliances as donor interest remains high and veterans await flight opportunities.
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