Veterans recall memories as they travel to D C for memorial dedication
Nearly 60 years after World War II fighting ended veterans from across the country travel by car, bus, and plane to attend the National World War II Memorial dedication in Washington. James Derekson, 81, a D Day veteran, calls it long overdue and says it may be his last war related trip. Others express hopes to honor comrades and pay respects while confronting painful memories.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Burke
Washington
New
Baltimore, Ohio
Farley Clark
Guadalcanal
James Derekson
Washington, D.C
Derekson
Bob Slaughter
Roanoke
George Snead
Richmond
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
National Mall
Ex-teacher appeals ruling on nonrenewal at GCCC
Gary Barker, a drafting instructor at Garden City Community College for 17 years, fights the board’s decision not to renew his contract after the 2002-03 year. His appeal in Finney County District Court argues the school replaced him with adjuncts at lower cost, citing financial pressure and program efficiency. The hearing, before Judge Michael Quint, followed a prior due process ruling favoring the school.
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Garden City Community College
Finney County District Court
Michael Quint
GCCC
Gary Barker
Gccc Board of
Barker
Gene Anderson
Quint
Garden City
Randy Grisell
Anderson
Budget anxieties shadow Kansas lawmakers post session
As the 2004 session closed in Topeka lawmakers warn next year's budget will be tighter with no tax hike. The 2005 plan faces school funding strains and scarce new revenue due to drought and weak regional recovery. Senate budget Chairman Morris cites bleak revenue prospects and drought hurting cropland.
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Topeka
Hns
Senate
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Morris
Kansas
Janis Lee
D-Kensington
Lee
Dighton Arts Council Refreshes Pool With Colorful Murals
The Dighton Arts Council decorates the town pool with murals on the bathhouse sides and entrance. Volunteers led by Chris Fullmer paint Nemo and the Little Mermaid on kids’ side and an Orca with its baby, SpongeBob, and reef scenes on the main pool. About 15 people worked since May 21, with city support funding through a local store account and a target to finish before summer swimming season.
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Dighton
Arts Council
Chris Fullmer
Fullmer
Dighton Pool
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