Castro Death Sparks Joy for Wichita Cuban Refugee Exile Leader
Carlos Mayans, former Wichita mayor, recalls his family’s 1962 flight from Castro’s Cuba and laments the tyrant’s death. He contrasts Castro with Hitler, cites decades of Cuban oppression, and condemns Obama’s stance, noting mass refugee peril and sea deaths while urging continued pursuit of freedom.
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Cathedral of the Plains Dominates Victoria Skyline
In Victoria, Kansas the Basilica of St Fidelis, completed in 1911, rises as a limestone Romanesque cathedral known as the Cathedral of the Plains. The 60 stained glass windows, 14 granite pillars, and historic doors reflect a landmark with national registry status and a growing audience of 16,000 yearly visitors.
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Kansas groups rely on steady supply of volunteers
Kansas remains in the top tier for volunteerism in 2018 with about 688,224 volunteers contributing over 76 million hours. Nora Brown of Volunteer Kansas notes sustained high rankings, while local groups like ICT S08 rely on volunteers to support vulnerable youth. Kansas Human Society cites 20,000 volunteer hours this year, aiding medical care and animal welfare.
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Twilight Holiday Happening at Stauth Memorial Museum
Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma hosts its Twilight Holiday Happening featuring wreaths, a silent auction 7pm to 3am, music, crafts, door prizes, trivia, and a centerpiece raffle to aid Gray County Food Banks. Also displays “Traditions of Southwest Kansas 2016” and a World War II display.
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