Mentor program helps single mom’s boys find guidance
Heather Torke, a military wife turned single mother in Lawrence, struggled to fill both parenting roles for her sons Alex and Max. The arrival of mentor Mark through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County provided one-on-one support, easing stress and giving Max a male role model he lacked.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts Orientation in Douglas County
The program invites potential volunteers to an orientation at 536 Fireside Court at 5 15 p m on Tuesdays and at noon on Wednesdays Learn more by contacting Stacie Schroeder executive director at 785 843 7359 or douglas ksbbbs org
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Sequester Costs Hit Kansas Federal Courts Hard
Kansas federal courts in Wichita Topeka and Kansas City will lose 750000 this year to across the board budget cuts. The sequester slows prosecutions and delays lawyers as budget trims hit salaries and supplies and officials fear indirect effects on state and county funding.
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Tax breaks for college athletics draw scrutiny nationwide
A Fox News report on a 250 million UW stadium renovation notes tax breaks subsidize bids and spur debate over charity status. The piece cites $154 million in U S Treasury costs over 30 years and questions whether donations would occur without tax deductions. It highlights KU and Kansas State plans, the rise of private gifts, and potential tax reform effects on college funding, endowments, and stadium projects.
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