Runaway bride tale mirrors 18 year marriage anniversary
The writer reflects on Jennifer Willbanks, the runaway bride, and the pressures of a long marriage as he marks 18 years with his wife. He questions the urge to flee, notes the public panic, and considers legal and financial fallout while contrasting personal growth with the Willbanks case.
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Laci
Scott Peterson
John Mason
Mason
Georgia
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Garden City residents honor moms in lead-up to Mother's Day
Garden City residents share lessons from their mothers as Mother's Day nears. Arts director Mark Hays credits his mother for work ethic and independence, while Mary Lou Hays recalls love and support shaping her children and career. Mayor Janie Perkins reflects on her mom Alicia Vargas who taught learning and perseverance.
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Garden City Recreation Commission
Mark Hays
Kelly
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Mary Lou Hays
Opal Gross
Janie Perkins
Alicia Vargas
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Mark
Telegram
Brad Nading
Words of Wisdom From Mothers and Mentors
A compilation of quotations highlighting mothers influence on education intelligence and personal growth by Maya Angelou Erma Bombeck George Eliot George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The sayings reflect appreciation for informal learning moral guidance and the deep bond between mother and child.
Vintage Parker carousel centerpiece revived by Leavenworth retirees
The 1913 C W Parker carousel restored by the Over the Hill Gang in Leavenworth now anchors a new museum in downtown. Volunteers rebuilt damaged horses and rabbits and envision a national carousel archive, with the centerpiece drawing interest and auction values to tens of thousands of dollars.
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Skip” Mancini
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Maya Angelou
Erma Bombeck
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George Washington
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Det Sanders
Historical Museum Association
Dent of Leavenworth Historical Museum Association
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