Sneak Peek of Christmas Gifts Sparks Bear Hobby Confession
A 23 year old recounts peeking at a Thanksgiving gift box for bears, hoping for a Raikes wood bear but finding an Annette Funicello bear. The writer recalls attic traditions, Christmas tree setup, family gifting, and a long standing bear collection while noting the temptation of early peeks and a playful plea to Santa.
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Robert Raikes
Raikes
Annette Funicello Bear Company
Mom
Fred
Santa
Graves pushes modest ethics reform for Kansas legislature
Governor Graves faces calls for broad ethics changes in Kansas. He proposes restricting out of state funded educational campaigns, tightening PAC and lobbyist contribution limits, banning gifts from lobbyists, and barring retiring lawmakers from becoming paid lobbyists for a year. While not sweeping, he seeks clear rules to curb influence of special interests and urges decisive action this session.
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Bill Graves
Graves
Kansas
House
Senate
Government Contacts for Brownback Ryan and Graves
A compiled list shows U S Senator Sam Brownback with Washington and Topeka addresses and phones, U S Representative Jim Ryan with temporary Washington and Topeka voice mail numbers, and state official Bill Graves at the Kansas State Capitol with a Topeka phone line. The text includes office locations in Washington D C and Topeka, with contact numbers for each official.
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U.S
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Jim Ryan
Gay
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Franklin County Historical Society seeks funds for depot renovation
The Franklin County Historical Society has a federal grant of 514000 but must raise 128000 in matching funds to repair the Old Depot Museum and add ADA access. About 110000 has been pledged with 18000 more needed, plus a 56010 architect fee offset by a 25000 Ross Foundation gift.
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Franklin County Historical Society
Fune
Ross Foundation
Franklin County
George P Washburn
Southern Kansas Railroad
Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas
Ottawa
P.O
Reader Forum Letters Include Signatures and Contact
The notice invites reader submissions to the Reader Forum requiring hand signatures and inclusion of the writer's address and telephone number. It notes that long letters may be edited to fit space.
Holiday moaning as the season’s sound
Slats Grobnik laments holiday misery and airport crowds while noting families clash at Thanksgiving meals. The pair contrast faked TV optimism with real dysfunction, debating shopping frenzies, economic mood, and the idea of giving a gift goose to ease tensions.
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Slats Grobnik
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