Joy Pfaff fired for being too friendly at city schools
A Manhattan school district dismissed 73 year old Joy Pfaff, a crossing guard known for giving candy and hugs, amid parental concerns despite no criminal charges. At KU Strong Hall, holiday decor was restricted to private funds to avoid religious promotion, stirring debate over political correctness. John D. Montgomery.
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Reader Forum on Rail Trail Ruling in Garnett
Open letter to Gov. Graves arguing state ownership of the Ottawa to Iola abandoned rail right of way is invalid and a 5th amendment taking. Cites Preseault v United States ruling of November 5 1996 and asserts Wildlife and Parks trespass and organized trespass to force restoration or compensation. Calls for state action to rectify alleged private property rights violations.
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Ottawa
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Preseault
United States
Lawyers Weekly USA
Wildlife & Parks
Readers Forum Letters Wanted for Signature and Contact
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum. All letters must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Longer letters may be edited for space.
Treasure on the Table Autograph Echoes a Mother’s Memory
A remodeling moment reveals six blue crayon letters spelling a daughter’s name under a kitchen table. The writer imagines her child’s early artistry and recalls playful mischiefs, family moments, and the enduring value of memory over the tangible find. The piece closes with gratitude for a daughter now grown into teen years. Vickie Hull writes from Lawrence.
Merit pay urged for public schools mirrors university plan
Garden City Telegram urges legislators to model merit pay for public teachers on the state university system. The six universities will use annual evaluations to determine raises, with input from varied sources including student assessments, and training for administrators to conduct evaluations.
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Don't order steak if you only want to pay for meatloaf
Governor Bill Graves cites education funding in Kansas and urges accountability while defending tax relief and service levels. He touts Salina speech therapy success and a 1997 agenda and invites public engagement via his office.
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Salina
Kansas
Wichita
Sharon Springs
Topeka
Bill Graves
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Contact details for government representatives listed
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Topeka
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
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