Hilltop director steps down after long tenure at Hilltop
Pisani, who holds a masters in biology and early childhood education, will retire from Hilltop as director after the board selects a successor. She emphasized inclusive design, with ADA ramps and kid friendly features, and plans to assist during the transition. Staff and parents praise her compassionate leadership and openness to concerns.
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Investigative notes on Kansas nonprofit charity practices
Kansas AG’s office has pursued two actions against Common Ground Charities of Indianapolis for deceptive solicitation. A 2009 probe was sent to the IRS. no site or accessible contact exists. Separate listings for Kansas Veterans Relief Foundation and Three Feathers lack usable contact details or registrations. Journal World exposed nonprofit abuses including Purple Heart Veterans Foundation. Citizens may file online complaints at ag.ks.gov or call 785-296-3751.
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Memorial celebrates Lynn Bretz of KU journalism and advocacy
Lynn Bretz a longtime journalist at Commodity News Service Leawood and arts editor for the Lawrence Journal-World in the early 1980s grew into a tireless KU advocate. She was inducted into KU Women’s Hall of Fame in 2011 and inspired many with her unflagging spirit in fighting cancer. A memorial service is set for 11 am Friday at Plymouth Congregational Church. Donations may go to the KU Endowment Association for the Janet Hamburg Visiting Artist Series.
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Kansas extends major development incentive
Kansas lawmakers extended the life of STAR bonds to June 2017 allowing bonds backed by sales tax revenues for projects in the Kansas City metro area. The program funded the NASCAR track and Sporting Kansas City stadium at Village West, attracting Cerner office space in Wyandotte County. Gov. Brownback has until June 4 to sign after debates over using bonds to pick winners and losers in the economy.
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