De Soto board member charged with conflict of interest
A De Soto school board member, Al Knight, was charged in Johnson County District Court with two misdemeanor conflicts of interest for approving district payments to Bill Bros. Sporting Goods Inc., where he worked and sold. Knight’s sales role and De Soto’s former sales territory are cited by officials. SEAWOOD and Overland Park report thefts of heavy equipment, including a 1980 Caterpillar Loader 930 and an $85,000 tractor-trailer, fueling fears of chop shop operations and a black market for metal.
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Olathe
Kan
de Soto
al Knight
Johnson County
Seawood
C.L. Fairley Construction Co
Leawood Road
Overland Park
Kansas essay contest deadline set for December 31
Topeka Kansas AP December 31 is the deadline for Kansas high school students to enter the annual Kansas Say It With a Whisper essay contest chaired by June Windscheffel. First prize is 150 dollars and a plaque funded by the Boyd family of Phillipsburg. Essays must be 250 words or less and mailed to Mrs Windscheffel in Topeka. Entries will not be returned.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
June Windscheffel
The
Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas
Boyd Family
Phillipsburg
Franklin County
First Baptist Church
Ottawa
4Th
Hickory
B.J
Franklin County Center
Science notes spark Christmas magic with Shakhashiri show
Lebanese-born Bassam Z. Shakhashiri dazzled 600 children and parents in Madison with a hands on Christmas science show titled Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri. He toured Madison Washington and Boston delivering exciting demonstrations using household chemicals and a finale of a glowing Christmas tree ornament. Shakhashiri urged kids to study science and math for the nation’s future while noting a looming shortfall of science graduates.
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Shakhashiri
Madison
Wis
Washington
Boston
National Academy of Sciences
Tashington
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri
Santa Claus
Shazam
Smiley
Beirut
United States
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Free speech and improving America inspires a young reader
A 14 year old in Danville California writes Dear Ann Landers urging action over complaint. The letter praises freedom and responsibility, asks readers to value liberty, and argues for constructive efforts to improve the country. A reader suggests including living-w wage tips in menu prices and a columnist agrees.
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Ann Landers
America
Natibus
United States
Vitamin D and bones for sunny California move
Reader asks if sun exposure in California will prevent osteoporosis. Dr Donohue notes sunlight can help but isn’t sole factor since aging skin and sun exposure affect vitamin D conversion. Diet and other sources remain important for the elderly to maintain bone health. The column also confirms glove use for dry nails and adds regular careful nail trimming.
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DR. Donohue
California
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Nill Bros
Harold Vestal
Haupt Construction Co
la Cygne
Mike Imber
Parsons Board
Parsons, Kan
Parsons’ Board of Education
Life Issues Fund For Education
Gary Brennecke
Wayne Yost
B.R
Danville
Calif
Annlanders
William Blank
Sacramento
Rabbi Blank
R.E
Colleen
Jacque
Brooke
Gayleen
Angee
Kishawa
Tonya
Fashion Alley
S. Mair
Sutton
South Main
Young Place
le Chat
Farmer's Cheese
N. Main
North D.C
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