Library removes Christian labels at Olathe library
OLATHE AP The Olathe Public Library board voted 5-1 to stop labeling books as suitable for Christians after the ACLU raised concerns. ACLU Kansas and Western Missouri director Dick Kurtenbach said the labels violated the First Amendment establishment clause and urged removal.
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Olathe Public Library Board
American Civil Liberties Union
Dick Kurtenbach
ACLU
Kansas
Missouri
Kurtenbach
David Ahlstrom
Baker
Wichita River Cleanup Gets 2.3 Million Federal Grant
The Arkansas River in Wichita receives a 2.3 million federal grant to improve water quality for boating and fishing. The city will match 1.8 million, with 300,000 set aside for pollution source testing to identify whether sewage comes from wildlife, livestock, or humans. Potential use includes fixing septic tanks and repairing aging sewer lines.
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Arkansas River
Environmental Protection Agency
House
Senate
U.S
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Clinton
Tiahrt
David Warren
Movie Bloopers Guide Offered for Family Viewing
Dear readers share a bloopers collection from Nell Minow titled The Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies showing values like honesty courage respect and problem solving. The item cites pricing Avon 15 Canada 22 and notes Minow's website for new releases and videos.
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Nell Minow
Avon
Canada
Minow
Moviemom.com
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Richard Lederer
Wyrick & Co
Viking Press
J.S
Turlock
Calif
Injured Knee Concerns After a Side Tackle
A 14 year old sustained a knee injury from a side tackle with the knee popping on impact. The doctor plans arthroscopic repair for a torn cartilage and the parent asks about long term arthritis risk. Strengthening, a knee brace, and muscle rehab are advised to protect the joint.
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North America
Three injured during Wichita fireworks detonation training
Two Wichita bomb squad officers and a parks worker were injured Friday while detonating old fireworks as part of a training exercise at a bomb disposal site. The fireworks, two to three years old and from Oklahoma, were placed in two large pits five and six feet deep to be detonated.
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Oklahoma
Cole
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